What is the G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS best used for?

Travel, Casual, Vlogging & Video.

How much does the G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS cost in the UK?

The G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS starts from £349 in the UK, available across 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Lumix

Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS

Name: G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

Panasonic's longer kit zoom: 24-120mm equivalent in a 210g splash-resistant barrel, with Power O.I.S. and a quiet stepping motor. A wider range than the 12-32 or 14-42 for travel, at the cost of slow apertures.

Starting from

£349 new

Available at 2 retailers

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Core

Released

2016

Focal Length

12–60mm

Aperture

f/3.5-5.6

Compatible Mount

Micro Four Thirds

Filter Size

58mm

Dimensions

66mm diameter × 71mm length

Weight

210g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Stepping motor

Optical IS

Optical IS (O.I.S.)

Aperture Blades

Magnification

0.27x

Min. Focus Distance

0.2m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

5.2

Street

5.6

Travel

8.0

Wedding & Events

6.7

Vlogging & Video

7.1

Filmmaking

5.7

Documentary

6.2

Sports & Action

5.2

Landscape

6.6

Casual

7.4

Food

4.5

Macro

4.1

Architecture

5.8

Astrophotography

4.3

Underwater

6.4

✅ Great For

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Travel 8.0 Strong on focal length, portability and weather sealing.

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Casual 7.4 Strong on focal length, value for money and portability.

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Vlogging & Video 7.1 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Macro 4.1 Held back by optical quality and focal length.

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Astrophotography 4.3 Held back by maximum aperture and optical quality.

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Food 4.5 Held back by optical quality and maximum aperture.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →

Price History — G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS

Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS

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