Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm
Tamron
70 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 VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | eBAND and Fluorine Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | Ultrasonic Silent Drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 1.49 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:3.6★ |
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 VC USD 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD 100-400mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
