Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II OIS

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 90 cm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better weight (115g (4.1 oz) vs 370g (13.1 oz)).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better length (36mm vs 99.9mm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/4).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II OIS has a better max magnification (0.17x vs 0.1x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length15mm45-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements916
Optical Groups712
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.7f/4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent30-30mm90-400mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm90 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size46mm52mm
Diameter57.5mm70.5mm
Length36mm99.9mm
Weight115g (4.1 oz)370g (13.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo