Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Tamron
55 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 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:5.1★ |
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 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.106score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD0.148score per dollar
Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD offers 1.4x 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 7 of 21 specs.
