Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.

Both are Leica L 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-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.

f/2.81140 g

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 350 g lighter (790 g vs 1140 g)
You need more reach: 300mm vs 90mm at the long end

Pick the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. if

You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. and the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
	Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.	Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Brand	Panasonic	Leica
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	24-90mm
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight	790 g lighter	1140 g
Length	148 mm	not listed
Diameter	not listed	88 mm
Filter thread	not listed	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.74 m	not listed
Optical design	not listed	18 elements / 15 groups

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Mount: Leica L both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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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