Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
14-140mm / F3.5-5.6
28-280mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight55g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
When the G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-140mm in a single lens
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 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.71mm long × 66mm diameter
- G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.75mm long × 67mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 14mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 140mm | −80mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 30cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.25× | +0.02x |
| Weight | 210g | 265g | −55g |
| Length | 71mm | 75mm | −4mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 67mm | −1mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 58mm | — |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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