OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH.

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. has a better weight (55g (1.9 oz) vs 137g (4.8 oz)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. has a better length (22mm vs 42mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5 II ASPH. has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 25 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.5).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.12x vs 0.1x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length25mm14mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements96
Optical Groups75
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.5
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent50-50mm28-28mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm18 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size46mm46mm
Diameter57.8mm55.5mm
Length42mm22mm
Weight137g (4.8 oz)55g (1.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo