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 Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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. Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Panasonic S 40mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 40mm F2 has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 40mm F2 and Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 40mm F2 and the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G 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 29g (16%) lighter than the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G which has a weight of 173g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 40mm F2 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 40mm F2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm but while Panasonic S 40mm F2 has the fastest aperture of
F2 , the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G's widest aperture value is
F2.5 .
