Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM
Sony
68 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SAM | Dual phase linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 204 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM0.341score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.103score per dollar
Sony DT 55-200mm f/4-5.6 SAM offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 20 specs.
