Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8
Panasonic
76 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.36 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 2.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:10★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.