Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

Panasonic
33 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Tamron
100 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Panasonic
42
Tamron
97
Macro
Panasonic
13
Tamron
92
Landscape
Panasonic
24
Tamron
87
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
32
Tamron
85
Professional
Panasonic
34
Tamron
85
Street
Panasonic
38
Tamron
83
Video Cinema
Panasonic
39
Tamron
82
Portrait
Panasonic
46
Tamron
82
Travel
Panasonic
30
Tamron
81

Specifications

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 AsphericalTamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Optics
Type—zoom
Focal Length Min45 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max175 mm300 mm
Elements—20
Groups—13
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—fluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/4
Min Aperture—4-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
Mount—Sony E
Format—full-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight—0.59 kg★
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—VXD linear motor★
Stabilization—✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance—190 mm★
Max Magnification—1:3.8★

Pros & Cons

Panasonic G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 Aspherical

  • Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong aperture (66th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)
  • Below average build (32nd percentile)

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.

Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports