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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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

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

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Wins

2categories

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6

Travel

Wins

3categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

3 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 wins 2 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 3 categories
  • ALUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has lower Weight (350 g vs 935 g)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
  • ALUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has lower Length (99 mm vs 181 mm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 86 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal Length20-60 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5-5.6f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight350 g935 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm67 mm

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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Portrait
2.5Limited
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
5.0Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
6.0Good
Travel
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    350 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    99 mm vs 181 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 38 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.25 ×

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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5
f/2.8+0.6 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/5.6
f/2.8+2 stops wider
Elements
16
16
Groups
12
12
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Min focus distance
38 cm
38 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Weight
350 g−585 g less
935 g
Length
99 mm−82 mm less
181 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 PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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