Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
Nikon
59 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 200 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 500 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/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★ | 2.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 2.20 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:4.55★ |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.