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differences

Reasons to consider the Samsung 20mm f/2.8

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Samsung 20mm f/2.8 vs the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5.
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the Samsung 20mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Slightly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the 14mm f/2.5 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Panasonic Lumix G  14mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Length Short Help
20mm f/2.8:25 mm
14mm f/2.5:21 mm
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
20mm f/2.8:89 g
14mm f/2.5:55 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
20mm f/2.8:20 mm
14mm f/2.5:14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus M.Zuiko  17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Panasonic Lumix  20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is longer
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Samsung 20mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Samsung 30mm f/2

Samsung 30mm f/2

Low light lens

$279

Aperture Wider aperture
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens

Aperture Wider aperture
Pentax SMC  FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747

Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$1,087

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998

Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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