Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm
OM System
63 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
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Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | ZERO lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | MSC AF System |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x | 1:4.76★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.259score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 PRO 8-25mm0.063score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
