Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6vsPanasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
20-60mm / F3.5-5.6
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LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
50mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-60mm in a single lens
When the LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight50g 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
- LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.687.2mm long × 77.4mm diameter
- LUMIX S 50mm F1.882mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 | Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 50mm | −30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 50mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.8 | 3.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 15cm | 45cm | −0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.43× | 0.14× | +0.29x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 350g | 300g | +50g |
| Length | 87.2mm | 82mm | +5.2mm |
| Diameter | 77.4mm | 73.6mm | +3.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 relative to LUMIX S 50mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
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LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
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