Panasonic G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.vsPanasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH.
G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
7-14mm / F4
14-28mm equiv.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH.
9mm / F1.7
18mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 7-14mm in a single lens
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight170g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 10cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.83.1mm long × 70mm diameter
- LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH.52mm long × 60.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 7mm | 9mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 14mm | 9mm | +5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.7 | 2.5 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.7 | 2.5 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 10cm | +0.16m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.25× | No data |
| Weight | 300g | 130g | +170g |
| Length | 83.1mm | 52mm | +31.1mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 60.8mm | +9.2mm |
| Filter size | — | 55mm | No data |
| Released | 2009 | 2022 | −13year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. relative to LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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