Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. vs Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
The bottom line
These cover different focal lengths — the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is 100-500mm, the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 24-70mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. for super-telephoto, the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 for standard zoom.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. if…
- ✓You need more reach — it goes to 500mm vs 70mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.
- ✓You shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 if…
- ✓You want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/5, better for low light and subject separation.
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 24mm vs 100mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
- ✓You value portability — at 935g (2.06 lb) it's lighter than the 1285g (2.83 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 opens to f/2.8 vs the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.'s f/5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
- ›Focal range: Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is 100-500mm, Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 24-70mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is $2,099, $400 under the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
- ›Stabilisation: only the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. has optical stabilisation — steadier handheld shots, especially on bodies without IBIS.
- ›Weight: the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 935g (2.06 lb) vs 1285g (2.83 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. or the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 better?
These cover different focal lengths — the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is 100-500mm, the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 24-70mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. for super-telephoto, the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 for standard zoom.
Who should choose the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.?
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. if you need more reach — it goes to 500mm vs 70mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport. Choose it if you shoot handheld or on an unstabilised body — it has optical stabilisation, the other doesn't.
Who should choose the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8?
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 if you want more light and background blur — f/2.8 is faster than f/5, better for low light and subject separation. Choose it if you shoot wide — it starts at 24mm vs 100mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture. Choose it if you value portability — at 935g (2.06 lb) it's lighter than the 1285g (2.83 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
What is the main difference between the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. and the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8?
Aperture: the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 opens to f/2.8 vs the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.'s f/5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-500mm | 24-70mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 19 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 16 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | − | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Angle of View | 24° – 5° | 84° – 34° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Phase Linear Motor | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 79 cm | 21 cm |
| Max Magnification | − | 0.32x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,099 | $2,499 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 82mm |
| Diameter | 92mm | 90.6mm |
| Length | 196.1mm | 140mm |
| Weight | 1285g (2.83 lb) | 935g (2.06 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
