The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Sony E PZ 18-105mm 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 E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 110mm. The Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS with a length of 99mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS's 78mm 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 E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS weighs 482g, 25% (167g) lighter than the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS's weight of 649g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS has a 72mm 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 Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Focal Range
Sony E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 18-200mm and
11.1X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 18-105mm and 5.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27-157.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.