Panasonic Summilux
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $549.00 vs $799.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Slightly better wide angle 12 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:f/1.4
M. ED 12mm f/2:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:25 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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 significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,498
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 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
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

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