Panasonic Lumix G H-H020AK 20mm
Its f/1.7 constant aperture and sharp 20mm optics (40mm equivalent) deliver strong low-light performance in an ultra-compact 87g pancake build. The lens’s durable metal mount and discreet size make it a portable everyday prime that produces contrasty images with appealing bokeh. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who want a fast, lightweight Micro Four Thirds prime for portraits and general shooting.
Focal length 20mm
Aperture 16
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 86 g
af type Contrast AF
lens type prime
56 Overall Score
Price CA$611
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 20 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Contrast AF |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G H-H020AK 20mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 86 | 615 | 92 | 59 | 515 | 298 |
| AF Type | Contrast AF | HLA | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G H-H020AK 20mm | 55 | 37.1 | 96.4 | 30.2 | 43.8 | 52.6 | 63.8 | 34 | 83 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.5 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 78.2 | 96.2 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 29.8 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 78.2 | 98.5 | 59.8 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 81 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.7 | 78.2 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 0 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 85.7 | 94.6 | 70.8 | 98.4 | 74.8 | 96.9 | 0 | 34 | 33.4 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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