Panasonic H-X09
Score: 96/100
Meike 33mm F1.4
Score: 100/100Rankings
The Meike 33mm f/1.4 is a compact, fast prime for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras offering premium optics, weather sealing and silent STM AF at a budget price.
The Panasonic Leica DG SUMMILUX 9mm f/1.7 is an ultra-wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds, delivering a fast f/1.7 aperture, exceptional sharpness, and a weather-sealed, pocket-sized package. It excels in low-light and video work, though it lacks an aperture ring and includes no hood.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 9 mmbest | 33 mm |
9 mm | 33 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.7 f | 1.4 fbest |
| ↓ lower better | 130 gbest | 316 g |
| ↓ lower better | 50.8 mmbest | 82 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 9.5 cmbest | 40 cm |
0.25 xbest | 0.1 x | |
12 monthsbest | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Mount & Compatibility(2) | ||
Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
Autofocus Motor Type | Contrast-detect | STM |
Optical(5) | ||
Focal Length (Min) (mm) | 9 mm | 33 mm |
Focal Length (Max) (mm) | 9 mm | 33 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f-number) (f) | 1.7 f | 1.4 f |
Minimum Focus Distance (cm) | 9.5 cm | 40 cm |
Maximum Magnification Ratio (x) | 0.25 x | 0.1 x |
Physical(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 130 g | 316 g |
Length (mm) | 50.8 mm | 82 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its optical excellence, fast aperture, and video-friendly features such as focus-breathing suppression, while noting the missing aperture ring and slight vignetting as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the compact size, low-light capability and smooth bokeh, but miss having an aperture ring and an included hood, and some report edge softness at the widest aperture.
Professional reviewers praise its premium-grade optics, solid metal build, fast silent STM AF and USB-C firmware port, while noting occasional focus hunting and lack of stabilization.
Everyday users love the sharpness, bokeh and sturdy feel, highlighting the USB-C update capability and silent AF, but complain about focus hunting and a flimsy hood.
“Exceptional sharpness and resolution from center to edge even at f/1.7”
“Outstanding low-light performance thanks to the f/1.7 aperture”
“Very compact and lightweight, ideal for travel and street shooting”
