Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced February 2016
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Wide
- Standard
- Telephoto
Typically A$576–A$579 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$579
at Camera House
- Used from
- A$195 at Cash Converters66% under new
- Used, typically
- A$195
- Zoom range: 12–60mm, 24–120mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/3.5–5.6, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 210 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.27×, Focuses to 0.20 m
Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. overview
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. is a 12–60mm f/3.5–5.6 zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in February 2016. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors as well as travel.
New, it sells for A$579 to A$1,489 at the 2 stores we track in Australia that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at A$195. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$576 to A$579 new.
Worth comparing it with the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S., OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO and OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO.
Where to buy the Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. in Australia
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Cash ConvertersLowest used
UsedIn stock
Ingle Farm store · MFT version
A$195
Camera HouseBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$579
Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$1,489
Digidirect
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$573.67
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Things to know
- 12–60mm zoom, f/3.5–5.6 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom); 24–120mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); optical stabilisation.
- 210 g; 66 × 71 mm; 58mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.20 m, up to 0.27× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$195 in Australia (asking prices over 12 days); today from A$195.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (24mm-equivalent wide end)
- Travel (5× zoom range)
From the Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 4% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $382.99≈ A$557 | $197.72≈ A$288 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$579 | A$195 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$195
Usually A$195 to A$195 · 12 days, 12 listings
Cheapest used today
A$195
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$195 | A$195 | A$195 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$195 | A$195 | A$195 | 6 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Discussions & forums
What owners say about the Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. elsewhere, and here.
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- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II · 2022
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II · 2024
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III · 2026
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO · 2016
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO · 2017
Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12–60mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 24–120mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.20 m
- Max magnification
- 0.27×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 210 g
- Diameter × length
- 66 × 71 mm
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
Cameras it fits
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