OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm

OM System
62 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
89 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

78 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised as a compact, versatile travel companion, with users loving its lightweight design, macro capability, and effective stabilization. Many reviewers highlight its convenience for all-in-one shooting, especially on trips, and note that the slow aperture is a minor trade-off for the portability. However, one verified reviewer found it disappointingly soft at the wide and telephoto ends, especially compared to a higher-end Olympus lens, which tempers the overall enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Versatile all-in-one zoom range
  • Effective image stabilization
  • Macro capability as a bonus
  • Great for travel and walkaround
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not as sharp as higher-end lenses
👍 Portability 7
🤔 Image quality 5
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 3
👍 Travel suitability 5
👎 Aperture speed 3

Scores

Macro
OM System
63
Panasonic
96
Landscape
OM System
63
Panasonic
91
Travel
OM System
66
Panasonic
90
Budget
OM System
60
Panasonic
87
Video Cinema
OM System
44
Panasonic
85
Portrait
OM System
39
Panasonic
84
Street
OM System
58
Panasonic
81
Professional
OM System
46
Panasonic
81
Wildlife Sports
OM System
45
Panasonic
77

Specifications

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typewide-anglezoom
Focal Length Min9 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm200 mm
Elements1217
Groups813
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements14★
Coating—Fluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/4
Min Aperture4.0-5.64-7.1
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsL-Mount
Formatmicro-four-thirdsfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.15 kg★0.41 kg
Filter Thread52 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeMSCAutofocus
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm140 mm★
Max Magnification1:10★0.5x

Pros & Cons

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm

  • Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong macro (75th percentile)
  • Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (34th percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)

Pricing

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm is $108 cheaper (1.2x less).

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm0.089score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.112score per dollar

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 1.3x better value for money

OM System M.Zuiko V335940BW000 9-18mm

Verdict

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

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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