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 Length17mm25mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements99
Optical Groups67
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent34-34mm50-50mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.09x0.11x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$399$399
Filter Size46mm46mm
Diameter57.5mm60.4mm
Length35.5mm54mm
Weight120g (4.2 oz)190g (6.7 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo