Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
Laowa
58 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 17 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | FEC (Frog EyeCoating) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | 0.2x |
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
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
vs
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm0.131score per dollar
Laowa 17mm f/1.8 17mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
