Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Carl Zeiss 000000-2096-517
Carl Zeiss
35 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Carl Zeiss 000000-2096-517 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | — |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 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
Carl Zeiss 000000-2096-517
- Strong aperture (67th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (66th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.106score per dollar
vs
Carl Zeiss 000000-2096-5170.030score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm offers 3.5x 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 9 of 21 specs.
