Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.5x better value for money
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
