Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
10-25mm / F1.7
20-50mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
8-25mm / F4
16-50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO suits you better
- Weight279g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 23cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-25mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 8-25mm F4.0 PRO88.5mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 10mm | 8mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 25mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F4 | 2.5 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F4 | 2.5 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 23cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× | 0.21× | −0.07x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 690g | 411g | +279g |
| Length | 128mm | 88.5mm | +39.5mm |
| Diameter | 87.6mm | 77mm | +10.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | 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 8-25mm F4.0 PRO.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 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
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