Panasonic
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 priceReleased Oct 2018
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 778 g)
- ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
- ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 87 mm)
- ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 108 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀70 × 87 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II is 21mm shorter and 17mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II is 513 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
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Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Weight
265 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
87 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × 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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.