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 35-100mm F2.8 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 35-100mm F2.8 OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 with a length of 86mm, is 14mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS's 67mm 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 40g (11%) lighter than the Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS which has a weight of 360g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 OIS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 and the Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8 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 35-100mm F2.8 OIS has a focal range of 35-100mm and 2.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 70-200mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
