Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Canon 4111C005AA

Canon 4111C005AA

Canon
75 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

75 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised for its compact size, versatile zoom range, and macro capability, making it an ideal travel companion. Users appreciate the optical stabilization and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though some note softness at extreme ends and a slow aperture. Overall, it's a solid all-in-one solution for outdoor and travel photography.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Versatile zoom range (28-200mm)
  • Macro capability
  • Effective optical stabilization
  • Convenient all-in-one travel lens
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not ideal for low light without stabilization
  • Requires stopping down for sharpness
👍 Compactness 5
👍 Versatility 4
🤔 Image quality 4
👎 Aperture speed 4
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 2

Canon 4111C005AA

78 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews

The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM lens is widely praised as a lightweight, versatile kit lens that delivers sharp images and effective stabilization for its price. Many users appreciate its value as a travel and everyday lens, though some note significant distortion and vignetting at 24mm, a slow aperture, and limited macro capabilities. It is seen as a solid entry-level option but not a replacement for L-series or prime lenses.

Pros
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Sharp image quality
  • Effective image stabilization
  • Versatile zoom range
  • Good value for the price
Cons
  • Slow aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Significant distortion at 24mm
  • Vignetting at wide angle
  • Soft corners after correction
  • Limited true macro capability
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Build quality 8
👍 Value for money 10
👎 Aperture speed 6
👎 Distortion vignetting 5
🤔 Macro capability 4

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
95
Canon
87
Budget
Panasonic
91
Canon
80
Travel
Panasonic
86
Canon
77
Landscape
Panasonic
86
Canon
84
Video Cinema
Panasonic
86
Canon
62
Portrait
Panasonic
82
Canon
44
Professional
Panasonic
80
Canon
66
Street
Panasonic
79
Canon
58
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
77
Canon
73

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mmCanon 4111C005AA
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min28 mm24 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm105 mm
Elements1718
Groups1314
Aspherical Elements14★
ED Elements4★1
CoatingFluorine coatingSuper Spectra Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/24
Min Aperture4-7.14-7.1
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountL-MountCanon RF
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.41 kg★0.54 kg
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops6.5 stops★5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance140 mm132 mm★
Max Magnification0.5x1:2★

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Canon 4111C005AA

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)

Pricing

Canon 4111C005AA is $368 cheaper (1.9x less).

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
vs
Canon 4111C005AA0.175score per dollar

Canon 4111C005AA offers 1.6x better value for money

Verdict

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

Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

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

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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