Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

Canon
73 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Panasonic
87 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

75 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. lens is widely praised for its compact size, versatile zoom range, and macro capability, making it an ideal travel companion. Users appreciate the optical stabilization and the convenience of not swapping lenses, though some note softness at extreme ends and a slow aperture. Overall, it's a solid all-in-one solution for outdoor and travel photography.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Versatile zoom range (28-200mm)
  • Macro capability
  • Effective optical stabilization
  • Convenient all-in-one travel lens
Cons
  • Soft at wide and telephoto ends
  • Slow maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
  • Not ideal for low light without stabilization
  • Requires stopping down for sharpness
👍 Compactness 5
👍 Versatility 4
🤔 Image quality 4
👎 Aperture speed 4
👍 Stabilization 3
👍 Macro capability 2

Scores

Macro
Canon
68
Panasonic
95
Budget
Canon
67
Panasonic
86
Travel
Canon
71
Panasonic
86
Landscape
Canon
68
Panasonic
86
Video Cinema
Canon
76
Panasonic
86
Portrait
Canon
66
Panasonic
83
Professional
Canon
61
Panasonic
80
Street
Canon
78
Panasonic
79
Wildlife Sports
Canon
65
Panasonic
77

Specifications

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZPanasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min14 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max30 mm200 mm
Elements1017
Groups913
Aspherical Elements2★1
ED Elements14★
CoatingAir Super Spectra CoatingFluorine coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/6.3f/4
Min Aperture4-6.34-7.1
Constant✗✗
Diaphragm Blades79★
Build
MountCanon RFL-Mount
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.18 kg★0.41 kg
Filter Thread58 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★Autofocus
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops5 stops6.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm140 mm★
Max Magnification0.38x0.5x★

Pros & Cons

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ

  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong af (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong versatility (75th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports