Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm
Panasonic
67 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 G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 8 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x | 1:7★ |
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 G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
vs
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm0.338score per dollar
Panasonic G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. 25mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 19 specs.
