Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Panasonic
73 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.11 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 240-fps Auto Focus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.215x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-40.064score per dollar
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
