Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
Sony
74 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm
Panasonic
84 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Portrait
Budget
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | — | MEGA O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 105 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS030 30mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.