Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm
Panasonic
66 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 0.3x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm0.069score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
