The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L 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. Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 with a length of 87mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6's 77mm diameter.
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, 36% (200g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L's weight of 550g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L has a filter size of 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L 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 Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8 L is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm.
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 .
