Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm

Panasonic
68 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
84
Canon
91
Landscape
Panasonic
51
Canon
83
Video Cinema
Panasonic
60
Canon
83
Professional
Panasonic
59
Canon
82
Travel
Panasonic
58
Canon
82
Budget
Panasonic
59
Canon
80
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
57
Canon
79
Street
Panasonic
62
Canon
68
Portrait
Panasonic
40
Canon
53

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Typemacrozoom
Focal Length Min30 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max30 mm70 mm
Elements915
Groups912
Aspherical Elements12★
ED Elements—2★
CoatingMEGA O.I.S.Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades—9★
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsCanon RF
Formatmicro-four-thirdsfull-frame★
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.27 kg★0.49 kg
Filter Thread46 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeStepping motorSTM★
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance105 mm★239 mm
Max Magnification1:11:4.2

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm

  • Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm is CA$966 cheaper (3.2x less).

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm0.157score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm offers 2.5x better value for money

Panasonic LUMIX G Macro H-HS030 30mm

Amazon.ca
CA$433

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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