Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
Panasonic
80 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 42 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.13 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 310 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | 0.20x |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
- 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
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm0.027score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm0.007score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm offers 3.9x better value for money
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS 50mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
