Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
vs
Canon UM-TP500P 500mm
Canon
39 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Canon UM-TP500P 500mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Travel
Landscape
Budget
Video Cinema
Portrait
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Canon UM-TP500P 500mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 1000 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | T Mount |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
Canon UM-TP500P 500mm
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (29th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.004score per dollar
vs
Canon UM-TP500P 500mm0.019score per dollar
Canon UM-TP500P 500mm offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
