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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds vs Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F12

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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds
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Panasonic 12.5mm / F12

Wideangle Prime | Micro Four Thirds

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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT vs Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT and Panasonic 12.5mm / F12, two Wideangle Prime lenses from Sigma and Panasonic.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT Key Specs

  • 16mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 405g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 92mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 Key Specs

  • 13mm Focal Range
  • F12.0 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 45g.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 21mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.6m
  • Max Magnification:0.02x

What type of photography are the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT and Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT and the Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT Panasonic 12.5mm / F12
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitAverageFair
TravelAverageAverage
StreetExcellentExcellent
WeddingAverageFair
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingGoodVery Good
LandscapeVery GoodGood
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 with a length of 21mm is 71mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT's 72mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 weighs 45g, 88% (360g) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT's weight of 405g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 25mm F1.4 II ASPH
55mm
63mm 205g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 14mm F2.5 II ASPH
21mm
56mm 55g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Leica 15mm F1.7
36mm
58mm 115g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M 17mm f1.8
36mm
58mm 120g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Lens Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
26mm
63mm 87g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH Lens Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4
70mm
70mm 335g Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Pancake Lens Olympus M 17mm f2.8 Pancake
22mm
57mm 71g Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic 9mm F1.7 ASPH
52mm
61mm 130g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT and Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 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-5, Panasonic GH6 and OM System OM-1.

Focal Range

Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 32mm when used on a FourThirds format camera. Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 26mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.

Reasons to choose Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds over Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F12

Focal Length - Tele 16mm vs 13mm 3mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 12 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 12 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades 9 vs Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Diameter 72mm vs 75mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m vs 0.6m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.1x vs 0.02x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F12 over Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds

Focal Length - Wide 13mm vs 16mm 3mm Wider coverage
Weight 45g vs 405g 360g lighter
Length 21mm vs 92mm 71mm shorter
Common Weaknesses of Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Micro Four Thirds and Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F12
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist



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Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT vs Panasonic 12.5mm / F12 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Sigma Panasonic
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds FourThirds
Focal Range 16mm 13mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F1.4 F12.0
Min Aperture F16 F12.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 16 4
Optical Groups 13 3
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.25m 0.6m
Max Magnification 0.1X 0.02X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Micromotor
Full Time Manual Unknown No
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 405g 45g
Diameter 72mm 75mm
Length 92mm 21mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm Unknown
Filter Notes - Filters cannot be attached to this lens
Hood Supplied Yes No
Hood Code LH716-01 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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