Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
89 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm
Panasonic
61 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 42 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 37 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | AF-S | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 380 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Panasonic LUMIX G X Vario PZ H-PS14042K 14-42mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
