Lens Comparison
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II
Key Differences
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 has a better weight (120g (4.2 oz) vs 190g (6.7 oz)).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 has a better length (35.5mm vs 54mm).
- Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
- Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 17mm | 25mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 34-34mm | 50-50mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.09x | 0.11x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $399 |
| Filter Size | 46mm | 46mm |
| Diameter | 57.5mm | 60.4mm |
| Length | 35.5mm | 54mm |
| Weight | 120g (4.2 oz) | 190g (6.7 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






