Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm

Panasonic
86 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm

85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The Leica 10-25mm F1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for both photography and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its constant f1.7 aperture, smooth manual focus clutch, and click-less aperture ring as standout features. However, it is noted as large and heavy for the system, with a high price and no optical stabilization, and some report autofocus hunting in video mode. Despite these drawbacks, most consider it a spectacular lens that delivers uncompromising image quality.

Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness at all focal lengths
  • Beautiful bokeh
  • Constant f1.7 aperture
  • Robust build quality
  • Smooth manual focus clutch
Cons
  • Large and heavy for MFT system
  • High price
  • No optical stabilization
  • Autofocus hunts in video mode
  • Front-heavy on smaller bodies
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Build quality 5
👎 Size and weight 5
🤔 Autofocus performance 4
👎 Value for money 3
👍 Video suitability 3

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.

Pros
  • Lightweight design
  • Versatile 28-300mm focal range
  • Smooth zoom ring operation
  • Compact build for travel
  • Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
  • Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
  • Not an internal zoom lens
  • Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
👍 Build quality 3
🤔 Sharpness 3
👎 Aperture 2
👍 Weight and portability 3
👍 Zoom range 4
👎 Autofocus performance 1

Scores

Budget
Panasonic
78
Tamron
95
Video Cinema
Panasonic
95
Tamron
82
Macro
Panasonic
89
Tamron
91
Professional
Panasonic
90
Tamron
85
Landscape
Panasonic
80
Tamron
90
Portrait
Panasonic
89
Tamron
85
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
71
Tamron
85
Street
Panasonic
76
Tamron
81
Travel
Panasonic
68
Tamron
81

Specifications

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mmTamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min10 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max25 mm300 mm
Elements1720
Groups1213
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements4★2
CoatingUHRfluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.7f/4
Min Aperturef/1.74-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
Formatmicro-four-thirdsfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.54 kg★0.59 kg
Filter Thread77 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typeinner focus Drive systemVXD linear motor★
Stabilization✓✓
Focus
Min Focus Distance25 mm★190 mm
Max Magnification0.14x1:2.8★

Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm

  • Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile

Pricing

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

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Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm Better at:

PortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

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