Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm
Laowa
49 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 4 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 4 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 7 |
| Groups | 11 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm | 80 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:9.09 |
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)
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.064score per dollar
vs
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm0.180score per dollar
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye 4mm offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
