Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm
Panasonic
67 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Groups | 7 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:7★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.627score per dollar
vs
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm0.338score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
