The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR 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. Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 with a length of 87mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6's 77mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 and Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 350g, which means it is 305g (46%) lighter than the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR which has a weight of 655g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 20-60mm and
3.0X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR has a focal range of 16-55mm and 3.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-82.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.