Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 vs Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6
L-Mount
The Lumix S 18-40 (October 2024) is, according to Panasonic, the smallest and lightest zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras: a retractable lens just 41 mm long and weighing 155 g. The Lumix S 20-60 (May 2020) is a fuller standard zoom at 350 g, with more reach and a brighter aperture. Both are built for L-mount full frame, dust, splash and freeze resistant, and neither has its own image stabilizer.
The choice sits between wide angle and compactness on one side and focal range and speed on the other. According to Panasonic the 20-60 also focuses close, up to 0.43x.
Which one suits whom?
- S 18-40: You want full frame with the smallest possible kit and mainly need wide angle from 18 mm.
- S 20-60: You want an everyday zoom with more reach up to 60 mm, a brighter aperture and a good close-focus limit.
Key differences
- Focal length: 18-40 mm on the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3, 20-60 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 is faster: f/3.5 instead of f/4.5, about 0.7 stops more light.
- The Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 is 195 g lighter (155 g vs 350 g).
- The Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 is 46 mm shorter.
- Filter thread: 62 mm on the Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3, 67 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 | Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-40 mm | 20-60 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 155 g | 350 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 15 cm | 15 cm |
| Length | 41 mm | 87 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no |
Size comparison
- Panasonic S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3: 41 × 68 mm
- Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6: 87 × 77 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).