Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic
88 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Nikon
90 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Panasonic
96
Nikon
97
Budget
Panasonic
79
Nikon
94
Macro
Panasonic
91
Nikon
70
Professional
Panasonic
90
Nikon
74
Travel
Panasonic
70
Nikon
85
Portrait
Panasonic
84
Nikon
81
Video Cinema
Panasonic
83
Nikon
83
Landscape
Panasonic
64
Nikon
80
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
74
Nikon
76

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Optics
Typemacrozoom
Focal Length Min100 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max100 mm50 mm
Elements139
Groups117
Aspherical Elements34★
ED Elements3★1
Coating—Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/2.8f/3.5
Min Aperturef/2.83.5-6.3
Constant✓★✗
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountL-MountNikon Z
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓★✗
Weight0.30 kg0.14 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm46 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeDual phase linear motor★Stepping Motor
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance204 mm200 mm★
Max Magnification1:1★0.2x

Pros & Cons

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)

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR is $705 cheaper (5.9x less).

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR0.626score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR offers 6.1x better value for money

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Best Buy
open-box$383
Adorama
$848
Amazon
$948
B&H Photo
$998
Best Buy
$1,000

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Amazon
$143
Newegg
$187
Newegg
refurbished$195
B&H Photo
$327
Adorama
$327

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm wins 7 specs while Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR wins 5.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm Better at:

MacroPortraitProfessional

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Better at:

BudgetTravelLandscapeWildlife Sports

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