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 Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR 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. Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 155mm. The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 with a length of 87mm, is 68mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR also has a larger diameter of 88mm 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 Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR 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 720g (67%) lighter than the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.