Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G vs 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Shorter

26 mm

vs

75 mm

2.9x shorter

Lighter

100 g

vs

0.5 kg

5.1x lighter

Slightly cheaper

$428.00

vs

$899.95

The best price we've seen is $472 cheaper (2.1x less)

Slightly smaller diameter

63 mm

vs

78 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Slightly wider aperture

f/1.4

vs

f/1.7

At its widest, the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D captures much more light, 0.6 f-stops

Learn more about
the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

20mm f/1.7 G:	f/1.7
25mm f/1.4 Leica D:	f/1.4

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Not very narrow apertures
	f/16

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Poor telephoto

20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm
25mm f/1.4 Leica D:	25 mm

	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.

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249

Has a higher max f/stop

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Has a higher max f/stop

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699

Has a narrower aperture

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$628

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

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 Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D.

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D