The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 40mm F2 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR 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. Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR is the longer of the two lenses at 52mm. The Panasonic S 40mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 40mm F2 has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR's 60mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 40mm F2 and Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 40mm F2 and the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR Size and Weight 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 S 40mm F2 weighs 144g, which means it is 36g (19%) lighter than the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR which has a weight of 180g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 40mm F2 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has a 43mm 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 S 40mm F2:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 40mm F2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 40mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 23mm F2 WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
