Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G vs Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Wider aperture

f/1.7

vs

f/2.8

At its widest, the 20mm f/1.7 G captures much more light, 1.4 f-stops

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

Narrower aperture

f/22

vs

f/16

At its narrowest, the 25mm f/2.8 ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

Slightly more magnification

1:5.2 (0.2x)

vs

1:7.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

20mm f/1.7 G:	26 mm
25mm f/2.8 ED :	24 mm

Light weight

20mm f/1.7 G:	100 g
25mm f/2.8 ED :	95 g

Poor telephoto

20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm
25mm f/2.8 ED :	25 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

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 25mm f/2.8 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 25mm f/2.8 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 25mm f/2.8 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 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Has a narrower aperture

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

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549

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

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

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

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED.

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Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G
vs
Olympus Zuiko
25mm f/2.8 ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED