Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 70 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. has a better length (100mm vs 148mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. has a better weight (620g (1.37 lb) vs 790g (1.74 lb)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. has a better maximum aperture (f/4 vs f/4.5).
  • Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. has a better price (msrp) ($849 vs $899).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-200mm70-300mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements18
Optical Groups12
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/4.5
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountL-MountL-Mount
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance15 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.5x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$849$899
Filter Size77mm77mm
Diameter78mm84mm
Length100mm148mm
Weight620g (1.37 lb)790g (1.74 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo