OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 vs Panasonic LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5 has a better min focus distance (10 cm vs 50 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 has a better weight (116g (4.1 oz) vs 160g (5.6 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $349).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 has a better length (46.5mm vs 54mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length45mm8mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements910
Optical Groups76
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/3.5
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 Equivalent90-90mm16-16mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingDC
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance50 cm10 cm
Max Magnification0.11x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$349
Filter Size37mm
Diameter56mm63.4mm
Length46.5mm54mm
Weight116g (4.1 oz)160g (5.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo