Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6
The 20–60mm focal length starts at an ultrawide 20mm—unusual for a kit zoom—while packing a compact 567g build, full weather sealing, and 0.43x maximum magnification for near-macro close-ups. Video recording benefits from suppressed focus breathing and smooth aperture control, and the 67mm filter thread matches common accessories. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who want a single, durable optic to capture vast landscapes, environmental portraits, and detailed close-ups in any weather.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 20 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 150 |
| Max Magnification | 0.43x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 20-60mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 14mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 350 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 107 | 185 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 87.6 | 83.9 | 82.4 | 66.2 | 78.9 | 76.1 | 81.7 | 20.4 | 36.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.5 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.9 | 78.4 | 90 | 36.6 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.8 | 69.8 | 84.8 | 91 | 82.9 | 89.4 | 85.8 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.8 | 76 | 84.8 | 88.3 | 82.9 | 68 | 71 | 36.6 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.9 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 76.1 | 83.1 | 81.7 | 93.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 63.2 | 94.7 | 54.1 | 84.5 | 64.9 | 33.6 | 81.7 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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