Between the Fujinon pancake 23/2 and Olympus 17/1.8 it's just not a stop's worth of difference in DOF.Yes Mike it's the f1.8, I think I must have a very good copy as it is really sharp but I am looking forward to what the Fuji can do with the bigger sensor I have the 23mm f2.0 for my ILC bodies and love that, if it is as good I will be a happy bunny
I thought it was the case and I was severely disappointed when the Olympus couldn't match the look and bokeh of the Fuji lens at f/5.6, at any aperture really!
I was thinking that I was satisfied with the focus transition with the Fuji lens at f/5.6 and because the Olympus is able to do f/4 it's going to match the rendition. Wasn't the case at all.
Maybe you have different needs but that's how I felt about the Olympus 17, returned it to the store.