Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
89 Overall Score
vs
Canon E15CNEOSR1001845

Canon E15CNEOSR1001845

Canon
36 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

Canon E15CNEOSR1001845

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Scores

Macro
Panasonic
96
Canon
15
Landscape
Panasonic
90
Canon
25
Travel
Panasonic
90
Canon
33
Budget
Panasonic
87
Canon
42
Video Cinema
Panasonic
85
Canon
35
Portrait
Panasonic
83
Canon
51
Street
Panasonic
81
Canon
42
Professional
Panasonic
80
Canon
31
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
77
Canon
32

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mmCanon E15CNEOSR1001845
Optics
Typezoom—
Focal Length Min28 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm45 mm
Elements17—
Groups13—
Aspherical Elements1★—
ED Elements4★—
CoatingFluorine coating—
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4—
Min Aperture4-7.14.5-6.3
Constant✗—
Diaphragm Blades9★—
Build
MountL-Mount—
Formatfull-frame★—
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.41 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocus—
Stabilization✓★—
Stabilization Stops6.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm★—
Max Magnification0.5x★—

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Canon E15CNEOSR1001845

  • Strong versatility (77th percentile)
  • Strong aperture (71st percentile)
  • Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
  • Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Verdict

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

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports