The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 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 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 with a length of 41mm, is 46mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 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 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 weighs 155g, which means it is 195g (55%) lighter than the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 which has a weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 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 18-40mm F4.5-6.3:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 and the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Panasonic 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 18-40mm and
2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27 - 60mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 20-60mm and 3.0X zoom ratio .
