Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
Panasonic
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-coated | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | inner focus motor system | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm0.066score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 1.7x better value for money
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 20 specs.
