Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
10-25mm / F1.7
20-50mm 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 VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness0.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-25mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 suits you better
- Weight560g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
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 VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.128mm long × 87.6mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.043mm long × 56mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 12mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 12mm | +13mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F2 | 0.5 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F2 | 0.5 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 20cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.08× | +0.06x |
| Weight | 690g | 130g | +560g |
| Length | 128mm | 43mm | +85mm |
| Diameter | 87.6mm | 56mm | +31.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 46mm | +31mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2014 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 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 VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
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