Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
vs
Pentax DA* 12345 18mm
Pentax
59 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Pentax DA* 12345 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | — | Aero Bright II Coating, Super Protect Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.70 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor★ | DC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:10 |
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)
Pentax DA* 12345 18mm
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong versatility (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Pentax DA* 12345 18mm0.002score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Pentax DA* 12345 18mm
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
