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 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G 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. Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G is the longer of the two lenses at 142mm. The Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 with a length of 86mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 and Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 and the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G Size and Weight 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 305g (48%) lighter than the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G which has a weight of 625g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
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 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a focal range of 70-350mm and 5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 105-525mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
