Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Pentax FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Limited 77mm
Pentax
41 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
Pentax FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Limited 77mm
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Scores
Macro
Travel
Budget
Landscape
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm | Pentax FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Limited 77mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 77 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 77 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 7 |
| Groups | 13 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | PENTAX HD Multi-Layer Coating, SP coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 140 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 1:7★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pentax FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Limited 77mm
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm0.109score per dollar
vs
Pentax FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Limited 77mm0.053score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
