Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm

★★★★★ 4.7 (91)

The 15mm f/1.7 lens features Leica optics with three aspherical elements and Nano Surface Coating, delivering sharpness and low-light performance in a 115g body. Its 30mm equivalent field of view and 7-blade aperture produce natural perspectives with smooth bokeh, ideal for compact carry. Best for street photographers and portrait shooters who want a fast, lightweight prime for Micro Four Thirds systems.

Focal length 15mm
Aperture 16
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 115 g
af type Stepping AF motor
lens type prime
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm lens
75 Overall Score
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Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
92/100Our AI sentiment readmedium confidence · 11 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '17: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 3 reviews11123111111311231132Q2 '15Q2 '17Q1 '18Q3 '20Q3 '21Q1 '22Q4 '22Q2 '24Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25
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Based on 31 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

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Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 86.6
Bokeh 35.3
Build 93.9
Macro 81.2
Optical 61.5
Aperture 50
User Sentiment 91.7
Versatility 34.1
Social Proof 75.7
Stabilization 36

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 15
Focal Length Max 15
Elements 9
Groups 7
Aspherical Elements 3
Coating Nano Surface Coating

Aperture

Max Aperture 16
Min Aperture 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 AF motor
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 200

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm 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 Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Sony E SELP1650
Focal Length 15mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-400mm 18-135mm 16-50mm
Max Aperture 16 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5 f/3.5
Mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E Fuji X Nikon Z Canon EF-S Sony E
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true false false
Weight (g) 115 615 92 726 515 116
AF Type Stepping AF motor HLA VXD linear motor STM STM Stepping motor
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm 86.635.393.981.261.55091.734.175.736
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.884.658.785.998.977.5099.67899
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.375.596.487.874.377.530.299.283.181.1
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.678.451.181.29771.8098.983.198.2
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare 86.675.546.833.379.877.50967892.5
Sony E SELP1650 Compare 86.675.593.735.364.477.563.683.57492.5

Price

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Usage Scores

Macro (71)Overall (74.7)Budget (61.2)Street (70.3)Travel (57)Portrait (54.2)Landscape (48.1)Professional (65.9)Video Cinema (63.9)Wildlife Sports (57.3)

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