OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 vs Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better length (36mm vs 43.5mm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/2).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better weight (115g (4.1 oz) vs 130g (4.6 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12mm15mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements89
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.7
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-24mm30-30mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm20 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size46mm46mm
Diameter56mm57.5mm
Length43.5mm36mm
Weight130g (4.6 oz)115g (4.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo