Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
14-140mm / F3.5-5.6
28-280mm equiv.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
12-60mm / F2.8-4
24-120mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight55g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-140mm in a single lens
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.75mm long × 67mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.86mm long × 68.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 12mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 140mm | 60mm | +80mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 20cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.30× | −0.05x |
| Weight | 265g | 320g | −55g |
| Length | 75mm | 86mm | −11mm |
| Diameter | 67mm | 68.4mm | −1.4mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 62mm | −4mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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