Panasonic Lumix G Vario
7-14mm f/4
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
17mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Learn more about
the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Reasons to consider the Olympus 17mm f/2.8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 17mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $959.00
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 The best price we've seen is $660 cheaper (3.2x less)
Slightly lighter 71 g vs 306 g
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 4.3x lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:9.1 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Olympus 17mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
7-14mm f/4:14 mm
17mm f/2.8:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
7-14mm f/4:1:12.5 (0.1x)
17mm f/2.8:1:9.1 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

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

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Wide angle lens

$699
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT

Fisheye lens

$296
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC MFT vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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

Wide angle lens

$249
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

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

Wildlife lens

$279
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

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