The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM and the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 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. Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM with a length of 88mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM's 81mm diameter.
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. Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM weighs 577g, which means it is 358g (38%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 which has a weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 has the Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount and Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM has a focal range of 16-50mm and
3.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-75mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-70mm F2.8 has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio .
