OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm

OM System
53 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm

88 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

The OM System 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens receives glowing praise for its stunning bokeh and sharpness, especially at f/1.2. Users highlight its compact size compared to full-frame equivalents and its value for portrait photography. However, it lacks in-camera focus stacking support and is not compatible with the Olympus 1.4x teleconverter.

Pros
  • Stunning bokeh effect
  • Sharp at f/1.2
  • Compact size for equivalent focal length
  • Good value for portrait photography
  • Fast and accurate eye autofocus
Cons
  • No in-camera focus stacking support
  • Not compatible with Olympus 1.4x teleconverter
  • Expensive initial price
👍 Bokeh quality 3
👍 Sharpness 3
👍 Size and portability 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Autofocus performance 1
👎 Compatibility issues 2

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

Scores

Macro
OM System
52
Panasonic
95
Landscape
OM System
49
Panasonic
90
Travel
OM System
44
Panasonic
90
Budget
OM System
41
Panasonic
86
Video Cinema
OM System
48
Panasonic
85
Portrait
OM System
53
Panasonic
83
Street
OM System
50
Panasonic
80
Professional
OM System
57
Panasonic
80
Wildlife Sports
OM System
45
Panasonic
77

Specifications

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min45 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max45 mm200 mm
Elements1417
Groups1013
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements14★
CoatingZ Coating NanoFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/4
Min Aperturef/1.24-7.1
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsL-Mount
Formatmicro-four-thirdsfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.41 kg★0.41 kg
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAuto FocusAutofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance500 mm140 mm★
Max Magnification1:10★0.5x

Pros & Cons

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm

  • Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong build (76th percentile)
  • Strong optical (74th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

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)

Verdict

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

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports