Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 vs Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS
Both are L-Mount zooms for travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 20-60mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 opens wider (f/3.5-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 covers 20-60mm and the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS covers 70-300mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Check the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 and the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS?
The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame; the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS is 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 or the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS?
The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 — its f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4.5-5.6 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 and Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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