Sony YZ0308
Sony
78 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony YZ0308
No customer feedback yet
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
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sony YZ0308 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | — | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | — | 200 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | multicoated glass optics | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | — | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | L-Mount |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 55 mm★ | 140 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.5x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony YZ0308
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sony YZ03080.077score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.004score per dollar
Sony YZ0308 offers 19.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
