Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.vsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
100-300mm / F4-5.6
200-600mm equiv.
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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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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
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
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
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.132mm long × 76mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 50mm | +50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 200mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 1.5m | 75cm | +0.75m |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.25× | −0.04x |
| Weight | 520g | 655g | −135g |
| Length | 126mm | 132mm | −6mm |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 76mm | −2.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2010 | 2018 | −8year |
| 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 LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..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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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 50-200mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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