Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score
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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Fujifilm
54 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

75 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised for its compact size, versatile zoom range, and macro capability, making it an ideal travel companion. Users appreciate the optical stabilization and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though some note softness at extreme ends and a slow aperture. Overall, it's a solid all-in-one solution for outdoor and travel photography.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Versatile zoom range (28-200mm)
  • Macro capability
  • Effective optical stabilization
  • Convenient all-in-one travel lens
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not ideal for low light without stabilization
  • Requires stopping down for sharpness
👍 Compactness 5
👍 Versatility 4
🤔 Image quality 4
👎 Aperture speed 4
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 2

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

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Scores

Macro
Panasonic
95
Fujifilm
51
Budget
Panasonic
90
Fujifilm
53
Travel
Panasonic
86
Fujifilm
76
Landscape
Panasonic
86
Fujifilm
72
Video Cinema
Panasonic
86
Fujifilm
61
Portrait
Panasonic
82
Fujifilm
42
Professional
Panasonic
80
Fujifilm
69
Street
Panasonic
79
Fujifilm
62
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
77
Fujifilm
69

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mmFujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Optics
Typezoomtelephoto
Focal Length Min28 mm50 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm140 mm
Elements1723
Groups1316
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements46★
CoatingFluorine coatingNano-GI and HT-EBC
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/22
Min Aperture4-7.1f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountL-MountFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.41 kg0.17 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm72 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusTriple Linear Autofocus Motor
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops6.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm★1.01 m
Max Magnification0.5x★0.12x

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong versatility (79th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average macro (28th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports