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LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 — 20–60mm f/3.5-5.6 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$497

Launch price

Released May 2020

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is 8 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Travel

Wins

5categories

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 wins 2 categories·LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • ALUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has lower Weight (350 g vs 780 g)
  • ALUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has lower Length (99 mm vs 159 mm)
  • BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/4 vs f/5.6)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length20-60 mm24-105 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5-5.6f/4
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight350 g780 g
Min Focus38 cm28 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

86 × 99 mm

350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

70 × 159 mm

780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is 60mm shorter and 16mm wider than LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S..

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is 430 g lighter than LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S..

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
2.5Limited
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent
Landscape
4.0Fair
6.0Good
Travel
6.0Good
5.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

  • Weight

    350 g vs 780 g — lower is better

  • Length

    99 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/3.5 vs f/4 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5+0.4 stops wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6
f/4+1 stop wider
Elements
16
20
Groups
12
15
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
38 cm
28 cm−10 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
1 ×4× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
350 g−430 g less
780 g
Length
99 mm−60 mm less
159 mm
Diameter
86 mm
70 mm−16 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.