Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
50-200mm / F2.8-4
100-400mm equiv.
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LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 75cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-200mm in a single lens
When the LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.132mm long × 76mm diameter
- LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 100mm | −50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 300mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 75cm | 1.5m | −0.75m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.21× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 655g | 520g | +135g |
| Length | 132mm | 126mm | +6mm |
| Diameter | 76mm | 73.6mm | +2.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
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