OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
OM System
74 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
75 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised for its compact size, versatile zoom range, and macro capability, making it an ideal travel companion. Users appreciate the optical stabilization and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though some note softness at extreme ends and a slow aperture. Overall, it's a solid all-in-one solution for outdoor and travel photography.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile zoom range (28-200mm)
- Macro capability
- Effective optical stabilization
- Convenient all-in-one travel lens
Cons
- Soft at wide and telephoto ends
- Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Not ideal for low light without stabilization
- Requires stopping down for sharpness
Compactness 5
Versatility 4
Image quality 4
Aperture speed 4
Stabilization 3
Macro capability 2
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | OM SYSTEM ZERO coating, fluorine-coated front element | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.76★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO0.003score per dollar
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.004score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
