Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better length (24mm vs 52.5mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/3.5).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better weight (70g (2.5 oz) vs 125g (4.4 oz)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 has a better price (msrp) ($149 vs $249).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 25 cm).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7
Panasonic
$149
Optical Design
Focal Length25mm12-32mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements99
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.7f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent50-50mm24-64mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm20 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$149$249
Filter Size46mm37mm
Diameter60.8mm55.5mm
Length52.5mm24mm
Weight125g (4.4 oz)70g (2.5 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo