Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6
Panasonic
76 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
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Macro
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | POWER O.I.S. |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x | 1:3.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.6
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM0.311score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F/3.5-5.60.229score per dollar
Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
