
Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH
- Focal length
- 20 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.7
- Weight
- 100 g
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm
- Length
- 25.5 mm
At a Glance
This prime offers 20 mm on Micro Four Thirds, equivalent to 40 mm, close to a normal focal length. At f/1.7 it allows shorter shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. It weighs 100 g, is 25.5 mm long and compact, and has a circular aperture. It focuses down to 20 cm. It suits street, reportage, everyday use and travel.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. focal length
- 20 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.7
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.7
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 7
- Groups
- 5
- Weight
- 100 g (0.22 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 46 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm (7.87 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:7.7 (0.13×)
- Length
- 25.5 mm (1 in)
- Diameter
- 63 mm (2.48 in)
Manufacturer data: help.na.panasonic.com, shop.panasonic.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH fit?
The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 40 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 20mm F1.7 ASPH compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH | Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 Pro | Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 100 g | 87 g | 247 g | 520 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 46 mm | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 20 cm | 20 cm | 25 cm | 20 cm |
| Length | 25.5 mm | 25.5 mm | 61.7 mm | 113.2 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH: FAQ
Does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH have autofocus?
Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH has autofocus.
Does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH have image stabilization?
No, the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH 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 20mm F1.7 ASPH weigh?
The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH weighs 100 g. It is 25.5 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.
What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH use?
The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Similar lenses
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
20mm · f/1.7
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 Pro
20mm · f/1.4
Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC
20mm · f/1.8
Yongnuo YN 17mm F1.7 M
17mm · f/1.7
Sigma 19mm F2.8 DN Art
19mm · f/2.8
Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN
19mm · f/2.8
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8
17mm · f/1.8
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II
17mm · f/1.8
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