Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)
The bottom line
Similar coverage, different speed: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) opens to f/4.5 versus the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.'s f/5 — more light and shallower background blur. The Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. gives that up to stay lighter (1285g (2.83 lb)). It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. if…
- ✓You value portability — at 1285g (2.83 lb) it's lighter than the 2490g (5.49 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Choose the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) if…
- ✓You shoot wide — it starts at 60mm vs 100mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Where they differ
- ›Aperture: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) opens to f/4.5 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, Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) is 60-600mm — different framing and reach.
- ›Price: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) is $1,999, $100 under the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S..
- ›Weight: the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is 1285g (2.83 lb) vs 2490g (5.49 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.
Frequently asked
Is the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. or the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) better?
Similar coverage, different speed: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) opens to f/4.5 versus the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.'s f/5 — more light and shallower background blur. The Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. gives that up to stay lighter (1285g (2.83 lb)). It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.
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 value portability — at 1285g (2.83 lb) it's lighter than the 2490g (5.49 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
Who should choose the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)?
Choose the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) if you shoot wide — it starts at 60mm vs 100mm for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
What is the main difference between the Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. and the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount)?
Aperture: the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (L-mount) opens to f/4.5 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 | 60-600mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 19 | 25 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 19 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | − | f/32 |
| 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° | 40° – 4° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Phase Linear Motor | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 79 cm | 200 cm |
| Max Magnification | − | 0.3x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,099 | $1,999 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 105mm |
| Diameter | 92mm | 127.8mm |
| Length | 196.1mm | 290.2mm |
| Weight | 1285g (2.83 lb) | 2490g (5.49 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
