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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO vs Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II Asph.

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

Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2013

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II Asph. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 160 g lighter (87 g vs 247 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.25 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.13× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 25.5 mm vs 61.7 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO and the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II Asph.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 PRO Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II Asph.
Brand
OM System
Panasonic
Max aperture
f/1.4 ½ stop faster
f/1.7
Weight
247 g
87 g lighter
Length
61.7 mm
25.5 mm shorter
Diameter
63.4 mm
63 mm
Filter thread
58 mm
46 mm
Min focus distance
0.25 m
0.2 m closer
Max magnification
0.11×
0.13× larger
Optical design
11 elements / 10 groups
7 elements / 5 groups
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2021
2013
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
20mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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