Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPHvs A7C II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH 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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Sony A7C II Sony A7C II (2023) Starting from £1499 new Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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.

Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

A7C II (2023)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
  • Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
  • A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup

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)A7C II (2023)
Price £149 £1,499
Sensor f/1.7 (max aperture) 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution — 33.0MP
Video 25cm minimum focus distance 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation None (relies on body IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate N/A 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life N/A ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 125g 514g body only
Dimensions 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder N/A EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen N/A 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Micro Four Thirds Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity N/A USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Suitability by genre

Genre Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPHA7C II
Street
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
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Portrait —
9.0
Landscape —
9.0
Wedding & Events —
9.0
Sports & Action —
7.0
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