Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Panasonic
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Landscape
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 1.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.354score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.0.085score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.2x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
