OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II vs Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7
Both are Micro Four Thirds mount zooms for pro standard zoom — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II | Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12-40mm | 10-25mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Which should you buy?
- the Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II covers 12-40mm and the Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 covers 10-25mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 covers Micro Four Thirds (also works on APS-C bodies); the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II is Micro Four Thirds-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II and the Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7?
The OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II is 12-40mm f/2.8 zoom, Micro Four Thirds; the Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 is 10-25mm f/1.7 zoom, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.
Which is better in low light, the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II or the Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7?
The Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II and Panasonic Leica DG 10-25mm f/1.7 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies. Note the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II is Micro Four Thirds-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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