Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 vs Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Better wide angle

14 mm

45 mm

3.2x better wide angle

Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2.5

At its widest, the M. ED 45mm f/1.8 captures much more light, 0.9 f-stops

Slightly better telephoto

45 mm

14 mm

More than 3x more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Wide aperture

14mm f/2.5:	f/2.5
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	f/1.8

Light weight

14mm f/2.5:	55 g
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	116 g

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Poor magnification

14mm f/2.5:	1:10 (0.1x)
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	1:9.1 (0.1x)

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

14mm f/2.5:	14 mm
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	45 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Has a narrower aperture

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 M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

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 M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Has a lower max f/stop

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 M. ED 45mm f/1.8

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 M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Has significantly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Is a zoom lens

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998

Slightly narrower aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Slightly more expensive

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

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Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5
vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8