Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm
Canon
62 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Air Super Spectra Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 22-36★ | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-6.3 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.38x★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm0.124score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ 14-30mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
