Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
78 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic
88 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Nikon
64
Panasonic
94
Budget
Nikon
78
Panasonic
84
Travel
Nikon
84
Panasonic
69
Video Cinema
Nikon
69
Panasonic
83
Portrait
Nikon
60
Panasonic
80
Landscape
Nikon
80
Panasonic
75
Street
Nikon
80
Panasonic
77
Professional
Nikon
63
Panasonic
72
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
69
Panasonic
72

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VRPanasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min16 mm14 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm140 mm
Elements916
Groups713
Aspherical Elements44
ED Elements12★
CoatingSuper Integrated Coatingmulti-coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/4
Min Aperture3.5-6.34.0-5.8
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-C★micro-four-thirds
Weather Sealed✗—
Weight0.14 kg★—
Filter Thread46 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping Motorinner focus direct-drive linear motor★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm62 mm★
Max Magnification0.2x★—

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (31st percentile)

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $412 cheaper (3.2x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.416score per dollar
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Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds0.147score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 2.8x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$195
Amazon
$327
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Amazon
renewed$550
Amazon
$599

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds

Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

StreetTravelLandscape

Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Better at:

MacroBudgetPortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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