The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 and the Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS with a length of 84mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0's 68mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 weighs 320g, which means it is 140g (30%) lighter than the Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS which has a weight of 460g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 and the Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 and the Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Focal Range
Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has a focal range of 12-60mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-120mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic 14-140mm F4-5.8 OIS has a focal range of 14-140mm and 10.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 28-280mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
