Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3

Both are Leica L telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Panasonic

Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

f/4.5790 g

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Leica

Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3

f/5

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Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end

Pick the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3 if

You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end

Spec differences

7 differences

Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm f/5-6.3
Brand	Panasonic	Leica
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	100-400mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/5
Weight	790 g	not listed
Length	148 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.74 m	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Leica L both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Image stabilization: No both

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Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.

A 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. is designed for Leica L mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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