Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA Star (*) series 21750 60-250mm
Pentax
70 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Pentax DA Star (*) series 21750 60-250mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 60 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Pentax original lens coatings, Super Protect (SP) coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 1.04 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | SSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | — |
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 DA Star (*) series 21750 60-250mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
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.