Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
Sony
55 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
Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 14 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Anti-reflective coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/45 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.65 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Dual linear motors★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 860 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.41x |
Pros & Cons
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)
Sony FE SEL100400MC 100-400mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.