Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Travel
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Dual phase linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 204 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM0.311score per dollar
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.103score per dollar
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.
