OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
88 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and build. Users appreciate its compact size, light weight, and the ability to use screw-on filters, which is a key advantage over some competitors. While a few users noted it is pricey and one had sharpness issues on an Olympus body, the overwhelming majority recommend it for landscapes, interiors, and travel photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp and crisp
- Compact and lightweight
- Accepts screw-on filters
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Pricey
- Variable aperture
- No OIS
- Sharpness issues on some Olympus bodies
- Slight distortion at 8mm
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Value for money 6
Portability 5
Filter compatibility 4
Autofocus performance 3
Scores
Landscape
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Travel
Professional
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 3 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (65th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.003score per dollar
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-40.004score per dollar
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
