The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II 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 E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II with a length of 100mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS's 64mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS and the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II 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. Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS weighs 345g, which means it is 12g (3%) lighter than the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II which has a weight of 357g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Focal Range
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 55-210mm and
3.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
82.5-315mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic X 35-100mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 35-100mm and 2.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 70-200mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
