Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
68 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 200 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 G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 1 of 21 specs.
