Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015 15mm
The bright f/1.7 aperture and three aspherical elements deliver sharp, low-distortion images with strong low-light capability in a 115g metal body. A manual aperture ring and Nano Surface Coating provide tactile control and flare resistance that elevate its premium, compact build. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize a fast, pocketable 30mm equivalent prime with refined handling.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 32 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 15 |
| Focal Length Max | 15 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
The field just got a lot more interesting. The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS now offers an absurd zoom range in a single walkaround lens, making it a direct threat for travel shooters who hate swapping glass. The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD brings similar superzoom flexibility with snappy VXD autofocus for Sony E and Fuji X mounts. On the wider end, the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM remains the gold standard for L-series sharpness and stabilization, though it costs a mint. The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4.0 is a sleeper hit for Micro Four Thirds users who want pro-grade reach without the bulk. And the Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR still holds its own as a budget-friendly all-rounder for older F-mount bodies. Our pick sits somewhere in the middle, balancing range, speed, and price better than most, but the Sigma and Tamron are breathing down its neck.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015 15mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 15mm | 16-300mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 27mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 | f/22 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 115 | 615 | 544 | 107 | 560 | 495 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | HLA | RXD | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015 15mm | 86.8 | 91.3 | 95.9 | 83.4 | 66.3 | 93.8 | 91.2 | 33.7 | 30.8 | 36.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.8 | 84.5 | 64.2 | 87.4 | 99.2 | 76.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 81.9 | 99.2 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 86.4 | 69.1 | 85.5 | 91.2 | 83.3 | 63.8 | 89.6 | 86.1 | 82.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.8 | 74.6 | 98.5 | 43.8 | 68.5 | 76.6 | 63.8 | 83.3 | 81.9 | 93.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.4 | 67.9 | 38.5 | 82.4 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.7 | 90.2 | 36.8 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.8 | 22.5 | 72.5 | 79.8 | 86.6 | 19.8 | 98.2 | 77.5 | 90.2 | 98.6 |
