The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 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 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 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, 48% (305g) lighter than the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G's weight of 625g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has a 62mm 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 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the 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.
