Panasonic Summilux
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.5
Help
 At its widest, the Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 captures much more light, 1.7 f-stops
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5
Slightly cheaper $324.95 vs $628.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $303 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly lighter 55 g vs 200 g
Help
 3.6x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 14 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:f/1.4
14mm f/2.5:f/2.5
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:25 mm
14mm f/2.5:14 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 M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is longer
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN 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
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 Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Macro lens

$898
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$280
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. 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
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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