OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO vs Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.4 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO, against f/1.7 on the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH..
- Aperture blades: 9 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO, against 7 on the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH..
- Closest focus: 0.20 m on the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH., against 0.25 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO.
- Max magnification: 0.13× on the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH., against 0.11× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO, against No on the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH..
- Weight: 87 g on the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH., against 247 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO or Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO for its maximum aperture, aperture blades and weather sealed.
Choose the Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH. for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
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| Lowest price today | $749.99 new $599.99 used | $399.99 new $412.32 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 20mm | 20mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 40mm equivalent | 40mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.4 (best) | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 11 / 10 | 7 / 5 |
| Aperture blades | 9 (best) | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m | 0.20 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.13× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (Micromotor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes (best) | No |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 247 g | 87 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 63.4 × 61.7 mm | 63 × 25.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 58 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.

