Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400 mm f/5.0-6.3 IS
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture Image Stabilization | Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | MFT |
| Best For | Travel Wildlife Video | Wildlife Macro Video |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 100-400 mm |
| Aperture | f/4 | f/5 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.3 m | 1.3 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.25x | 0.57x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 985 g | 1120 g |
| Length | 171.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Diameter | 83 mm | 205.7 mm |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2016 | 2020 |
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Comparing Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. (100-400 mm, f/4) and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400 mm f/5.0-6.3 IS (100-400 mm, f/5).
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is the lightest at 985 g, Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400 mm f/5.0-6.3 IS weighs 1120 g.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm f/4.0-6.3 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. can focus closest at 1.3 m minimum focus distance.
Both lenses feature image stabilization for handheld shooting. Both lenses are weather-sealed.
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