Panasonic Lumix G Vario
7-14mm f/4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5

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 Panasonic 14mm f/2.5
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
Significantly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 14mm f/2.5 captures much more light, 1.4 f-stops
Shorter 21 mm vs 83 mm
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 4x shorter
Slightly cheaper $324.95 vs $959.00
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 The best price we've seen is $634 cheaper (3x less)
Slightly lighter 55 g vs 306 g
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 5.6x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 56 mm vs 75 mm
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 Around 30% smaller lens at the end
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
7-14mm f/4:7 mm
14mm f/2.5:14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
7-14mm f/4:1:12.5 (0.1x)
14mm f/2.5:1:10 (0.1x)
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

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
7-14mm f/4:2x
14mm f/2.5:1x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428
Aperture Has a wider aperture
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Is a fisheye 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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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
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
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 ED

Olympus 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 ED

Wide angle lens

$799
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$199
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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

Wide angle lens

$250
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$166
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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