Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.
12mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
9-18mm / F4-5.6
18-36mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 suits you better
- Weight180g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 9-18mm in a single lens
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 9-18mm F4.0-5.649.5mm long × 56.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 9mm | +3mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 18mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F5.6 | 4.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 25cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.10× | — |
| Weight | 335g | 155g | +180g |
| Length | 70mm | 49.5mm | +20.5mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 56.5mm | +13.5mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 52mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 | +6year |
| 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 9-18mm F4.0-5.6.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 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
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