Panasonic G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.vsPanasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.
20mm / F1.7
40mm equiv.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
14-140mm / F3.5-5.6
28-280mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.1 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight178g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
When the G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-140mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.25.5mm long × 63mm diameter
- G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.75mm long × 67mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 14mm | +6mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 140mm | −120mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F3.5 | 2.1 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F5.6 | 3.4 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 30cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.25× | −0.12x |
| Weight | 87g | 265g | −178g |
| Length | 25.5mm | 75mm | −49.5mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 67mm | −4mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 58mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2013 | — |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. relative to G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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