The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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. Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G with a length of 99mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G's 79mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 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. Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G weighs 488g, 10% (56g) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8's weight of 544g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 24-60mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-60mm and
2.5X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G has a focal range of 20-70mm and 3.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30 - 105mm .
