Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4

Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4

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Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

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Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

When comparing Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM and Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM which weighs 820 g.

Winner: Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 30 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 85 cm for Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM.

Winner: Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM:

Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

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BrandPanasonicSony
Weight200 g820 g
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
Focal Length25 mm85 mm
Largest Aperture1.41.4
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance30 cm85 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter ThreadMissing77
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?NoYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM was last updated on August 14, 2025.