Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 vs 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Narrower aperture

f/22

vs

f/16

At its narrowest, the 14mm f/2.5 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

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the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Wider aperture

f/1.7

vs

f/2.5

At its widest, the 20mm f/1.7 G captures much more light, 1.1 f-stops

Slightly more magnification

1:7.7 (0.1x)

vs

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects 30% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

14mm f/2.5:	21 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:	26 mm

Light weight

14mm f/2.5:	55 g
20mm f/1.7 G:	100 g

Wide aperture

14mm f/2.5:	f/2.5
20mm f/1.7 G:	f/1.7

Poor telephoto

14mm f/2.5:	14 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Poor magnification

14mm f/2.5:	1:10 (0.1x)
20mm f/1.7 G:	1:7.7 (0.1x)

	Poor zoom
	1x

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.

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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

Fisheye lens

$169

Is a fisheye lens

Has image stabilization

Has a narrower aperture

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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549

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 Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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

Wide angle lens

$499

More zoom

Slightly better telephoto

Is a zoom lens

Narrower aperture

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

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G.

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Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5
vs
Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G