Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Nikon
91 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm

Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm

Panasonic
71 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Nikon
99
Panasonic
77
Budget
Nikon
93
Panasonic
64
Travel
Nikon
89
Panasonic
53
Portrait
Nikon
86
Panasonic
79
Landscape
Nikon
83
Panasonic
41
Video Cinema
Nikon
83
Panasonic
58
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
81
Panasonic
51
Professional
Nikon
78
Panasonic
58
Macro
Nikon
70
Panasonic
65

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mmPanasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm
Optics
Typezoom
Focal Length Min16 mm25 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm25 mm
Elements98
Groups77
Aspherical Elements4
ED Elements1
CoatingSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/1.7
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/22
Constant
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountNikon ZMicro Four Thirds
FormatAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed
Weight0.14 kg0.13 kg
Filter Thread46 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping MotorAutofocus
Stabilization
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance200 mm250 mm
Max Magnification0.2x1:7

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm

  • Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.489score per dollar
vs
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm0.357score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm offers 1.4x better value for money

Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm

Verdict

Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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