The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 24-105mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA with a length of 83mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA's 72mm 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 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA weighs 445g, which means it is 235g (34%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA has a focal range of 16-80mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
24-120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio .
