Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary vs Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 60mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.43× maximum magnification
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 265 g lighter (350 g vs 615 g)
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 87.2 mm vs 121.4 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Superzoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
16-300mm
|
20-60mm
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
350 g
lighter
|
| Length |
121.4 mm
|
87.2 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
73.8 mm
slimmer
|
77.4 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.43×
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 14 groups
|
11 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
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