Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm

OM System
80 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm

78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens is praised for its compact size, weather sealing, and fast f/1.4 aperture, making it a versatile walk-around lens for Micro Four Thirds users. However, some reviewers note purple fringing when shooting wide open into the sun and a lack of a manual focus clutch, which is a minor drawback for some. Overall, it delivers sharp images with good build quality, though a few expected even sharper performance at f/1.4.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Excellent weather sealing
  • Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
  • Sharp image quality
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
  • Purple fringing wide open against sun
  • No manual focus clutch
  • Sharpness at f/1.4 not bitingly sharp
  • Chromatic aberration issues noted
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Weather sealing 3
🤔 Sharpness 6
👎 Purple fringing 2
👎 Manual focus clutch 3
👍 Autofocus performance 3

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
95
OM System
81
Budget
Panasonic
91
OM System
78
Portrait
Panasonic
82
OM System
91
Street
Panasonic
79
OM System
89
Video Cinema
Panasonic
86
OM System
87
Travel
Panasonic
86
OM System
69
Landscape
Panasonic
86
OM System
63
Professional
Panasonic
80
OM System
86
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
77
OM System
64

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mmOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min28 mm20 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm20 mm
Elements1711
Groups1310
Aspherical Elements12★
ED Elements44
CoatingFluorine coatingZERO Zuiko Extra-Low Reflection Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/1.4
Min Aperture4-7.1f/1.4
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountL-MountMicro Four Thirds
Formatfull-frame★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.41 kg0.25 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm58 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusMSC
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops6.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification0.5x1:9★

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm

  • Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm is MX$11,023 cheaper (2.0x less).

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.004score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm0.007score per dollar

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm offers 1.8x better value for money

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm Better at:

StreetPortraitProfessional

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