Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G vs Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.7

f/3.5

At its widest, the 20mm f/1.7 G captures much more light, 2.1 f-stops

Shorter

26 mm

61 mm

2.3x shorter

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

More zoom

3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:5 (0.2x)

1:7.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo

Slightly better telephoto

42 mm

20 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Short

20mm f/1.7 G:	26 mm
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:	61 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Poor telephoto

20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:	42 mm

competitors

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Is longer

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$319

Has image stabilization

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Narrower aperture

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

Slightly wider aperture

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279

Better telephoto

Slightly more zoom

Narrower aperture

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G
vs
Olympus Zuiko
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED