Is the panasonic lumix s 20 60mm f 3 5 5 6 good for video?

The lens is a reasonable pick for video, with one real drawback. Its 20mm wide end on full frame is right in the range I'd want for vlogging at arm's length, where 16-20mm is the sweet spot. On APS-C it becomes a 30-90mm equivalent, which is too tight for that job, so pair it with a full-frame L-Mount body if you want wide framing.

The main catch is that it isn't stabilised. Handheld footage will look shakier than from a stabilised lens or camera, so a gimbal or a tripod helps. The f/3.5-5.6 aperture is fine in good light but gets dim at the long end.

Sound matters more than the lens, so budget for a microphone as well. See Video and Audio for the details. Full-frame bodies that take this lens include the Panasonic Lumix S5 II and the Panasonic Lumix S9. Check the lens page for the full list.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.