Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. vs Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5–6.3 on the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary, against f/4–7.1 on the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S..
- Closest focus: 0.14 m on the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S., against 0.25 m on the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S., against No on the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary.
- Weight: 413 g on the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S., against 550 g on the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary.
Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. or 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary: which should you buy?
Choose the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. for its closest focus, optical stabilisation and weight.
Choose the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary for its maximum aperture.
On paper the Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. wins more rows (3 to 1); if the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $799.99 new | $899 new $754.95 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 28–200mm | 20–200mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28–200mm (full frame) | 20–200mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4–7.1 | f/3.5–6.3 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 13 | 18 / 14 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.14 m (best) | 0.25 m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.50× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear motor) | Yes (HLA) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes (best) | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 413 g (best) | 550 g |
| Diameter × length | 77.3 × 93.4 mm | 77.2 × 115.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.