Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 755 g lighter (320 g vs 1075 g)
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.78 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 86 mm vs 225.8 mm long
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 60mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2017
Spec differences
12 differences| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S. | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
OM System
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
12-60mm
|
50-200mm
|
| Weight |
320 g
lighter
|
1075 g
|
| Length |
86 mm
shorter
|
225.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
68.4 mm
slimmer
|
91.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.78 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
larger
|
0.25×
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 12 groups
|
21 elements / 13 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2017
|
2025
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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