OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II vs Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.7 on the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH., against f/1.8 on the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II.
- Max magnification: 0.14× on the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH., against 0.12× on the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II, against No on the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH..
- Weight: 125 g on the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH., against 156 g on the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II.
M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II or Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II for its weather sealed.
Choose the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH. for its maximum aperture, max magnification and weight.
On paper the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH. wins more rows (3 to 1); if the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $449.99 new | $249.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 50mm equivalent | 50mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.8 | f/1.7 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 7 | 8 / 7 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m | 0.25 m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.14× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes (best) | No |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 156 g | 125 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 59.4 × 42 mm | 60.8 × 52 mm |
| Filter thread | 46 mm | 46 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.