Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.
12mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
12mm / F2
24mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 suits you better
- Weight205g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.70mm long × 70mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.043mm long × 56mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.08× | +0.02x |
| Weight | 335g | 130g | +205g |
| Length | 70mm | 43mm | +27mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 56mm | +14mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 46mm | +16mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
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