Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm
Panasonic
60 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.57★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
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
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm0.135score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm offers 1.2x 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.
