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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Micro Four Thirds Mount

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II — 25mm f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$699

Launch price

Released Oct 2018

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. is 11 months newer.

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Wins

6categories

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II wins 4 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 1 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 1345 g)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 238 mm)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 IILUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length25 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight265 g1345 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 IILUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
6.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
9.0Excellent
Landscape
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

  • Weight

    265 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Length

    87 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II and LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
10
23
Groups
8
17
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.25 ×+67%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
265 g−1,080 g less
1345 g
Length
87 mm−151 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Leica L
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.