The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 with a length of 70mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH's 63mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 weighs 335g, which means it is 205g (37%) lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH which has a weight of 540g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 and the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Focal Range
Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Voigtlander Nokton 17.5mm F0.95 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 36mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.