Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPHvs A6400
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Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015)
Starting from £149 new
Best for Everyday photography & beginners
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/1.7 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 25cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 125g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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