Panasonic Lumix G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm
Panasonic
71 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | MEGA OIS | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 45 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Vario H-FS045200 45-200mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.