Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:3.5★ |
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 2166 55-200mm
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.106score per dollar
vs
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm0.554score per dollar
Nikon Nikkor 2166 55-200mm offers 5.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
