Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPHvs M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
Lumix
Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015)
Starting from £149 new
Best for Everyday photography & beginners
View Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
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OM System
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012)
Starting from £199 new
Best for Portraits & everyday photography
View M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday Photography & Beginners — Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015): The best-value standard prime for Micro Four Thirds — compact, capable, and very affordable.
Portraits & Everyday Photography — M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012): An outstanding portrait prime that punches far above its price point — compact, sharp, and beautifully built.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The lumix g 25mm f/1.7 asph is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015) | M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £199 |
| Sensor | f/1.7 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 25cm minimum focus distance | 50cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) — quiet, fast stepping motor AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 125g | 116g |
| Dimensions | 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length | 56mm diameter × 46.3mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH | M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — |
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