Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds vs Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Has a silent focus motor

Sigma HSM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

More zoom

2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly more magnification

1:6.7 (0.1x)

1:10 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/2.5

f/4

At its widest, the 14mm f/2.5 captures much more light, 1.4 f-stops

Shorter

21 mm

81 mm

3.9x shorter

Slightly smaller diameter

56 mm

84 mm

More than 30% smaller lens at the end

Learn more about
the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:	10 mm
14mm f/2.5:	14 mm

Poor telephoto

10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:	20 mm
14mm f/2.5:	14 mm

Poor magnification

10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:	1:6.7 (0.1x)
14mm f/2.5:	1:10 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

Poor zoom

10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:	2x
14mm f/2.5:	1x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499

Has slightly large zoom range

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a narrower aperture

Is longer

Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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

Wide angle lens

$249

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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

Wide angle lens

$699

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249

Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799

Has a consant aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

More expensive

Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef

Low light lens

$449

Much wider aperture

Is a prime lens

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Less zoom

Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Much wider aperture

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Slightly narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

Wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

Wider aperture

Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

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

Fisheye lens

$169

Fisheye lens

Image stabilization

Is a zoom lens

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

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Wider aperture

Longer

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549

Wider aperture

Slightly heavier

Slightly worse wide angle

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

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Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
vs
Panasonic Lumix G
14mm f/2.5

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5