Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
Tamron
53 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 29 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 480 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | — |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | — |
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
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.