Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8vsPanasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
24-70mm / F2.8
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LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
20-60mm / F3.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 suits you better
- Weight585g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-60mm 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
- LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8140mm long × 90.9mm diameter
- LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.687.2mm long × 77.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 20mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 60mm | +10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F5.6 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 37cm | 15cm | +0.22m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.43× | −0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 935g | 350g | +585g |
| Length | 140mm | 87.2mm | +52.8mm |
| Diameter | 90.9mm | 77.4mm | +13.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 relative to LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
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LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
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