Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron
73 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-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | BBAR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:4★ |
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-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.106score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD0.124score per dollar
Tamron Di III-A 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
