Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
Pentax
59 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | HD Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual phase linear motor★ | DC |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 204 mm★ | 351 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.26x |
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 HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.003score per dollar
vs
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm0.005score per dollar
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Pentax HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
