Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
 vs
Panasonic Lumix G Vario
7-14mm f/4

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $429.00 vs $959.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $530 cheaper (2.2x less)
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
Help
 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Learn more about
the Panasonic 7-14mm f/4

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:10 mm
7-14mm f/4:7 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:20 mm
7-14mm f/4:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:1:6.7 (0.1x)
7-14mm f/4:1:12.5 (0.1x)

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
2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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
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 Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699
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 Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
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 Vario 7-14mm f/4
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
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 slightly large zoom range
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 Vario 7-14mm f/4
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f 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

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