Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO § 03 Head to head
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO vs Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
Olympus 45mm f/1.2 has a longer reach. Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.2 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO is a 45mm f/1.2 prime, and the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS is a 42.5mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO 
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS 01
Key differences
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO better than the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS?
- Longer reach (45mm vs 42.5mm)
- 15 g lighter (410 g vs 425 g)
- Is weather sealed
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2014)
Why is the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO?
- Wider field of view (42.5mm vs 45mm)
- 8 mm shorter (76.8 mm vs 84.9 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification
| Specification | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO | Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 45mm | 42.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 410 g (14.5 oz) ◆ | 425 g (15.0 oz) |
| Dimensions | 70 mm (diameter) x 84.9 mm (length) | 74 mm (diameter) x 76.8 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.5 m (19.7 inches) | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1x (0.2x 35mm equivalent) | 0.1x (0.2x 35mm equivalent) |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes (POWER O.I.S.) ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (circular) | 9 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED-DSA, 1 DSA, 1 ED, 3 HR, and 1 aspherical element) | 14 elements in 11 groups (includes 2 aspherical, 1 ED, and 1 UHR elements) |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Olympus
- B · Panasonic
- 84.9 × 70 mm
- 76.8 × 74 mm
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO is 8 mm longer and 15 g lighter than the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS.
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Sample frames
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO or the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO weighs 410 g, 15 g less than the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS (425 g).
- Do the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO and the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS have image stabilization?
- Only the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO or the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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