The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS 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. Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 with a length of 93mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS 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 S 28-200mm f4-7.1 weighs 413g, which means it is 77g (15%) lighter than the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS which has a weight of 490g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 and the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a focal range of 28-200mm and
7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R OIS has a focal range of 18-135mm and 7.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
