Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. vs Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 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
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
Pick the Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 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: 240 g lighter (550 g vs 790 g)
- You want a wider view: 20mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.74 m
- You want a compact lens: 115.5 mm vs 148 mm long
Spec differences
16 differences| Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. | Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
20-200mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
|
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
790 g
|
550 g
lighter
|
| Length |
148 mm
|
115.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
77.2 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.74 m
|
0.17 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.5×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
18 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2025
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- 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.
Our notes
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
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