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Lumix Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS

Name: Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

A premium 24-120mm-equivalent standard zoom: brighter than kit zooms at f/2.8-4, with linear-motor AF, Power O.I.S. and dust, splash and freeze resistance, in a 320g barrel. A one-lens travel and everyday option for GH and G9 bodies.

Starting from

£799 new

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Value & Depreciation

£880

Launch price

→

£799

Today

Value drop

Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £8/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

Core

Released

2016

Focal Length

12–60mm

Aperture

f/2.8-4

Compatible Mount

Micro Four Thirds

Filter Size

62mm

Dimensions

68.4mm diameter × 86mm length

Weight

320g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Linear motor

Optical IS

Optical IS (O.I.S.)

Aperture Blades

Magnification

0.3x

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

6.8

Street

6.0

Travel

8.2

Wedding & Events

7.8

Vlogging & Video

7.0

Filmmaking

6.6

Documentary

6.9

Sports & Action

5.6

Landscape

7.8

Casual

7.3

Food

5.9

Macro

5.4

Architecture

7.3

Astrophotography

5.5

Underwater

7.2

✅ Great For

✈️

Travel 8.2 Strong on focal length, portability and optical quality.

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Landscape 7.8 Strong on optical quality, focal length and weather sealing.

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Wedding & Events 7.8 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Macro 5.4 Held back by focal length and pro handling.

📝 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 — Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS

Lumix Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS

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