Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm
OM System
74 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 220 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:2.7★ |
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 Digital ED 12-200mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.405score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm0.070score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 5.8x 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.
