Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom vs Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.

Both are Micro Four Thirds wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

f/4.5

Full specs

Panasonic

Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.

f/4300 g

Full specs

Pick the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom if

You need more reach: 18mm vs 14mm at the long end

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph. if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You want a wider view: 7mm vs 10mm at the wide end

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
	Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 Asph.
Brand	Laowa	Panasonic
Focal length	10-18mm	7-14mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/4 ⅓ stop faster
Weight	not listed	300 g
Length	not listed	83.1 mm
Diameter	not listed	70 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.25 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.08×
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 12 groups
Image stabilization	not listed	No

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Micro Four Thirds both
Type: Wide Zoom both

Our notes

Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom

This 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full-frame wide-angle zoom lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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