Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
25mm f/2.8 ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5
Slightly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 14mm f/2.5 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 14 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

More magnification 1:5.2 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 90% larger in your photo
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
14mm f/2.5:21 mm
25mm f/2.8 ED :24 mm
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
14mm f/2.5:55 g
25mm f/2.8 ED :95 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14mm f/2.5:14 mm
25mm f/2.8 ED :25 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is longer
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$169
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Longer
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

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