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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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Sep 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

4categories

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 wins 2 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has lower Weight (350 g vs 1345 g)
  • ALUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has lower Length (99 mm vs 238 mm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length20-60 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5-5.6f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight350 g1345 g
Min Focus38 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.5Good
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
2.0Limited
9.0Excellent
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    350 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Length

    99 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

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

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
20 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
60 mm
200 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
23
Groups
12
17
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
350 g−995 g less
1345 g
Length
99 mm−139 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
86 mm
81 mm−5 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 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 May 2026.