These are the best Panasonic macro lenses when you want true-to-life texture, reliable focus, and flexible working distances in compact rigs that serve product, food, nature, and handheld field work alike. For full-frame Lumix S shooters, the Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 Macro is the modern flagship: 1:1 reproduction in an exceptionally light, internally focusing barrel with a fast linear motor, focus limiter, and clean aberration control that keeps edges crisp for jewelry, watches, and insects; pair it with in-body stabilization for tripod-light precision and buttery focus pulls. The Lumix S 24–105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. is the do-everything hybrid that goes to 0.5× at the long end, adds optical stabilization that teams with Body I.S. for gimbal-like steadiness, and lets you grab product cutaways, textures, and interview B-roll without changing lenses; the Lumix S 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6 Macro O.I.S. also hits 0.5× at 300mm, delivering generous working distance for skittish subjects and compressed backgrounds with Dual I.S. smoothness. Micro Four Thirds shooters get dedicated, lightweight 1:1 options: the Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 O.I.S. brings optical stabilization for steadier handhelds, flattering perspective for food and small product sets, and Leica-tuned contrast that grades cleanly; the Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 focuses extremely close for oversized detail in tight kitchens and desktop studios, with punchy micro-contrast and fast, quiet AF for macro video. If you need more reach or magnification headroom on MFT, the Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2× Ultra Macro APO delivers up to 2:1 reproduction with APO correction for color-clean edges and a smooth manual throw that makes precise pulls easy; cross-system creators can also mount the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO for stabilized 2:1 potential and weather-sealed field reliability on Lumix G bodies. For mixed assignments, the Lumix G X 12–35mm f/2.8 II/III and 35–100mm f/2.8 II/III aren’t “macro,” but their close-focus behavior and quiet AF make them sneaky-good for near-macro B-roll between stills. Across these lenses, Panasonic strengths for macro video and stills include quiet linear motors for clean audio, selectable linear MF response for repeatable pulls, micro-stepped apertures for flicker-free ramps, and stabilization ecosystems (Dual I.S. on G, Body I.S. + O.I.S. on S) that keep 1:1 frames steady. Practical picks: choose the Lumix S 100mm f/2.8 for full-frame 1:1 with class-leading portability; the S 24–105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. when you need one lens to cover interviews, products, and 0.5× detail; the S 70–300mm Macro O.I.S. for long-working-distance close-ups outdoors; the Leica DG 45mm f/2.8 O.I.S. for stabilized, color-rich 1:1 on MFT; the Lumix G 30mm f/2.8 for cramped sets; and the Laowa 50mm 2× when tiny subjects demand more than life-size. Shooting tips: use longer focal lengths (90–100mm FF, 45–60mm MFT) for comfortable working distance and smoother backgrounds; lock in focus limiters to cut hunting; pair Dual I.S. or Body I.S. with short shutter speeds for handheld stacks; and lean on in-camera tools—focus bracketing/stacking, High Res Shot, zebra/peaking—to keep specular highlights and fine textures under control. Whether you’re revealing citrus zest, rendering fabric weave, or tracking shy pollinators, the best Panasonic macro lenses combine accurate 1:1 optics, stabilization-friendly handling, and fast, quiet focus—delivering sharp, retouch-ready files in rigs small enough to bring everywhere.