Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
100-400mm / F5-6.3
200-800mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight605g lighter, so easier to carry
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.3m
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II205.6mm long × 86.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 100mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 400mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 1.5m | 1.3m | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.29× | −0.08x |
| Weight | 520g | 1.13kg | −605g |
| Length | 126mm | 205.6mm | −79.6mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 86.4mm | −12.8mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2010 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
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