Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
OM System
60 Overall Score
Scores
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Professional
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | ZERO |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:4.35★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ0.173score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
