Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S.
Panasonic Feb 2016
Panasonic Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S.

This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 12-60 mm (24-120 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. Released in 2016, it weighs 210 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a versatile standard zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, providing a 24-120mm equivalent focal length range. Its optical design includes aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. The lens features Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) to compensate for camera shake, ensuring sharper handheld shots. Its compact and lightweight design, combined with dust- and splash-resistant construction, makes it suitable for various shooting conditions.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture
12–60mm
Focal
210 g
Weight
Feb 2016
Released
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Standard zoom lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
12-60 mm (24-120 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
Yes (Power O.I.S.)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded)
Optical construction
11 elements in 9 groups (includes 3 aspherical lenses and 1 ED lens)
Minimum focusing distance
0.2 m (7.87 in) at wide, 0.25 m (9.84 in) at telephoto
Maximum magnification
0.27x
Filter size
58 mm
Dimensions
66 mm (diameter) x 71 mm (length)
Weight
210 g (7.41 oz)
Weather sealing
Yes (dust- and splash-resistant)
Usage
general, travel

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.9% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S.
109. Touchdown
01 109. Touchdown by pbkelley1
102. Take off
02 102. Take off by pbkelley1
Time for a rummage
03 Time for a rummage by sasastro
Seated
04 Seated by sasastro
A day in Polignano a Mare
05 A day in Polignano a Mare by levaimiklos.m
Haze, Barn, Beans
06 Haze, Barn, Beans by joeldinda
" Cyclists Dismount " Would have thought that obvious..There is a path to the left as an alternative to the Stairs. Milngavie
07 " Cyclists Dismount " Would have thought that obvious..There is a path to the left as an alternative to the Stairs. Milngavie by murraymcfarlane
" Watching the Bowling " Balfron Bowling Club with the Campsie Fells as Backdrop.
08 " Watching the Bowling " Balfron Bowling Club with the Campsie Fells as Backdrop. by murraymcfarlane
" Not Your Bank Mye Bank " The Old Bank of Scotland In Balfron .Now residential property. best large
09 " Not Your Bank Mye Bank " The Old Bank of Scotland In Balfron .Now residential property. best large by murraymcfarlane
Not so sure
10 Not so sure by sasastro
A day in Polignano a Mare
11 A day in Polignano a Mare by levaimiklos.m
Got My Car Out of the Way
12 Got My Car Out of the Way by joeldinda
A Busy Bees Smorgasbord. Colourful array of Flowers and a few Bees ,Mugdock Road Milngavie
13 A Busy Bees Smorgasbord. Colourful array of Flowers and a few Bees ,Mugdock Road Milngavie by murraymcfarlane
" The Hill Gap " The Gap between the Fintry and the northern end of the Campsie Fells. From near Balfron looking East.
14 " The Hill Gap " The Gap between the Fintry and the northern end of the Campsie Fells. From near Balfron looking East. by murraymcfarlane
Colourful Spread. .Mugdock Rd,Milngavie
15 Colourful Spread. .Mugdock Rd,Milngavie by murraymcfarlane
Promenading
16 Promenading by sasastro
I told you to put sunscreen on
17 I told you to put sunscreen on by sasastro
Getting an early seat
18 Getting an early seat by sasastro
A colourful entrance
19 A colourful entrance by sasastro
A day in Polignano a Mare
20 A day in Polignano a Mare by levaimiklos.m
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Video reviews

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