Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.vsPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II 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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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 G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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Size compared
- G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
- LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.126mm long × 73.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. | Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 100mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 300mm | 300mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 1.5m | 1.5m | — |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.21× | — |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 520g | 520g | — |
| Length | 126mm | 126mm | — |
| Diameter | 73.6mm | 73.6mm | — |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2010 | 2017 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | 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 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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G VARIO 100-300mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA 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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