Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic LUMIX S PRO S-E2470 24-70mm
Panasonic
74 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S PRO S-E2470 24-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 18 |
| Groups | 12 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.38 kg★ | 0.94 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 370 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.29x★ | 0.25x |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S PRO S-E2470 24-70mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 3 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.