Sony YZ0308

Sony YZ0308

Sony
78 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony YZ0308

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

78 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Versatile all-in-one zoom range
  • Effective image stabilization
  • Macro capability as a bonus
  • Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
👍 Portability 7
🤔 Image quality 5
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 3
👍 Travel suitability 5
👎 Aperture speed 3

Scores

Macro
Sony
88
Panasonic
95
Landscape
Sony
54
Panasonic
91
Travel
Sony
51
Panasonic
90
Budget
Sony
69
Panasonic
87
Video Cinema
Sony
66
Panasonic
85
Portrait
Sony
76
Panasonic
84
Street
Sony
71
Panasonic
81
Professional
Sony
59
Panasonic
81
Wildlife Sports
Sony
58
Panasonic
77

Specifications

Sony YZ0308Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min—28 mm
Focal Length Max—200 mm
Elements—17
Groups—13
Aspherical Elements—1★
ED Elements—4★
Coatingmulticoated glass opticsFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/4
Min Aperture—4-7.1
Constant—✗
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountScrew-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter threadL-Mount
Format—full-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.32 kg★0.41 kg
Filter Thread55 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Autofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance55 mm★140 mm
Max Magnification—0.5x★

Pros & Cons

Sony YZ0308

  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Sony YZ0308

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

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Verdict

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

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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