Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Sigma
52 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | built-in motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 950 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (77th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Sigma DG Macro 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
