Panasonic G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.vsPanasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.
20mm / F1.7
40mm equiv.
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G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
12-60mm / F3.5-5.6
24-120mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.1 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight123g lighter, so easier to carry
When the G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-60mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.25.5mm long × 63mm diameter
- G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.71mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. | Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 12mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 60mm | −40mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F3.5 | 2.1 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F5.6 | 3.4 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.27× | −0.14x |
| Weight | 87g | 210g | −123g |
| Length | 25.5mm | 71mm | −45.5mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 66mm | −3mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 58mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2016 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH. relative to G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G 20mm/F1.7 II ASPH.
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G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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