Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
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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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
12-45mm / F4
24-90mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-60mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO suits you better
- Weight66g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
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
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.86mm long × 68.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO70mm long × 63.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 45mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 12cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.25× | +0.05x |
| Weight | 320g | 254g | +66g |
| Length | 86mm | 70mm | +16mm |
| Diameter | 68.4mm | 63.4mm | +5mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 58mm | +4mm |
| Released | 2017 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
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