Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
86 Overall Score
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Laowa Zero-D LAO19ZDFUGFX 19mm
Laowa
36 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
Laowa Zero-D LAO19ZDFUGFX 19mm
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Scores
Macro
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Laowa Zero-D LAO19ZDFUGFX 19mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 19 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 19 mm |
| Elements | 17 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm G |
| Format | full-frame★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.55 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x★ | 0.185X |
Pros & Cons
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 (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Laowa Zero-D LAO19ZDFUGFX 19mm
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.108score per dollar
vs
Laowa Zero-D LAO19ZDFUGFX 19mm0.036score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
