Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW
Pentax
50 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | HD Multicoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax K |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.71 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | PLM (Pulse Motor) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | 0.24x |
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
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.