The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH with a length of 88mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH weighs 315g, which means it is 348g (52%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS which has a weight of 663g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH has a focal range of 8-18mm and
2.3X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16-36mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm .
