
Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus
Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12
- Focal length
- 12.5 mm
- Aperture
- f/12
- Weight
- 45 g
- Filter diameter
- β
- Min. focus distance
- 60 cm
- Length
- 20.5 mm
At a Glance
The 12.5 mm is a very slim wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds with a 25 mm full-frame equivalent view. It weighs just 45 g and measures 20.5 mm in length. Its aperture is f/12, and it focuses down to 60 cm. It suits landscapes, reportage, travel and vlogging.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Vlogging
- Travel
Worth knowing
- Minimum focus distance of 0.6 m: limited for close-ups.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 12.5 mm
- Max. focal length
- 12.5 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/12
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/12
- Min. aperture
- f/12
- Elements
- 4
- Groups
- 3
- Weight
- 45 g (0.1 lb)
- Filter diameter
- β
- Min. focus distance
- 60 cm (23.62 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:50 (0.02Γ)
- Length
- 20.5 mm (0.81 in)
- Diameter
- 57 mm (2.24 in)
- Released
- November 2010
Manufacturer data: help.na.panasonic.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 fit?
The Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 25 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).
Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Micro Four Thirds:
- OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1
Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 | Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8.0 | AstrHori 10mm f/8 II | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm 1:2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12.5 mm | 15 mm | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/12 | f/8 | f/8 | f/2 |
| Weight | 45 g | 22 g | 130 g | 130 g |
| Filter diameter | β | β | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 60 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 20 cm |
| Length | 20.5 mm | 9 mm | 16 mm | 43 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12: FAQ
Does the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 have autofocus?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 has autofocus.
Does the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 have image stabilization?
No, the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 weigh?
The Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 weighs 45 g. It is 20.5 mm long with a diameter of 57 mm.
How close can the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm / F12 is 60 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Similar lenses
Olympus Body Cap Lens 15mm F8.0
15mm Β· f/8
AstrHori 10mm f/8 II
10mm Β· f/8
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm 1:2
12mm Β· f/2
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH
14mm Β· f/2.5
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 II ASPH
14mm Β· f/2.5
Pergear 10mm F5.6 II Fisheye
10mm Β· f/5.6
Brightin Star MF 10mm F5.6 II APS-C Fisheye
10mm Β· f/5.6
Brightin Star MF 10mm F5.6 PRO
10mm Β· f/5.6
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