Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 175 g lighter (615 g vs 790 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. does not
- You want a compact lens: 121.4 mm vs 148 mm long
Spec differences
17 differences| Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. | Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
16-300mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
790 g
|
615 g
lighter
|
| Length |
148 mm
|
121.4 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
73.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.74 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
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- Mount
- Leica L 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.
Our notes
Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
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