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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 $498–$548 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

$382.99

at eBay.comLowest new price we've seen in 21 days

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Used from: $197.72 at eBay.com48% under new
Launch RRP: $499.99Best new is 23% under

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 $382.99 to $699.99 at the 3 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $197.72. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $498 to $548 new. It launched at $499.99.

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 United States

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Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +10%
$547.99
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Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +10%
$549.99
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$699.99
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$497.99
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More used Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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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 from $197.72 today in United States, at the stores we track.

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 right here in the US: about 4% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
Market	Lowest new	Lowest used/refurb
United States(you)Cheapest	$382.99	$197.72
United Kingdom	—	—
Europe	—	—
Australia	A$579≈ $398	A$195≈ $134
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

We've seen used Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

Typical used Lowest new

Month	Cheapest	Typical	Highest	Days seen
Nov 2026	$197.72	$219.99	$219.99	1

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.