Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.vsPanasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
24-105mm / F4
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LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
70-300mm / F4.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight110g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-105mm in a single lens
When the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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
- LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.118mm long × 84mm diameter
- LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.148mm long × 84.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. | Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 70mm | −46mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 300mm | −195mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4.5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 54cm | −0.24m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.50× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 680g | 790g | −110g |
| Length | 118mm | 148mm | −30mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 84.4mm | −0.4mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 77mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. relative to LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S.
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LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.
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