OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PROvsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.0
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
12-100mm / F4
24-200mm equiv.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.0
12-60mm / F2.8-4
24-120mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-100mm in a single lens
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight241g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO116.5mm long × 77.5mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.086mm long × 68.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 60mm | +40mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 15cm | 20cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.30× | — |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 561g | 320g | +241g |
| Length | 116.5mm | 86mm | +30.5mm |
| Diameter | 77.5mm | 68.4mm | +9.1mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 62mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO relative to LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.0.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm F2.8-4.0
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