Panasonic Lumix G Vario
7-14mm f/4
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
7-14mm f/4 ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4
Shorter 83 mm vs 119 mm
Help
 More than 30% shorter
Lighter 306 g vs 0.8 kg
Help
 2.5x lighter
Cheaper $959.00 vs $1,799.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $840 cheaper (around 50% less)
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Learn more about
the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

Reasons to consider the Olympus 7-14mm f/4 ED
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 Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 7-14mm f/4 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
7 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
7-14mm f/4:1:12.5 (0.1x)
7-14mm f/4 ED:1:9.1 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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
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
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
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 Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699
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
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Panasonic Lumix G 8mm/F3.5

Panasonic Lumix G 8mm/F3.5

Fisheye lens

$640
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the Lumix G 8mm/F3.5 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the Lumix G 8mm/F3.5 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 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

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

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