Sony SEL20TC

Sony SEL20TC

Sony
48 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm

Panasonic
92 Overall Score

Scores

Video Cinema
Sony
50
Panasonic
99
Portrait
Sony
55
Panasonic
87
Professional
Sony
49
Panasonic
87
Budget
Sony
46
Panasonic
86
Street
Sony
53
Panasonic
86
Wildlife Sports
Sony
49
Panasonic
78
Macro
Sony
31
Panasonic
70
Travel
Sony
43
Panasonic
67
Landscape
Sony
40
Panasonic
61

Specifications

Sony SEL20TCPanasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
Optics
Typetelephototelephoto
Focal Length Min—85 mm
Focal Length Max—85 mm
Elements89
Groups58
Aspherical Elements1★0
ED Elements—2★
Aperture
Max Aperture—f/1.8
Min Aperture—f/1.8
Constant—✓★
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountSony EL-Mount
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.40 kg★0.45 kg
Filter Thread—67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Type—Linear motor★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops2 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance—85 mm★
Max Magnification2.0x★0.13x

Pros & Cons

Sony SEL20TC

  • Strong stabilization (74th percentile)
  • Strong build (73rd percentile)
  • Strong aperture (65th percentile)
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average social proof (21st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Sony SEL20TC0.089score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm0.184score per dollar

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm offers 2.1x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm

Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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