Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS vs Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS
L-Mount
Both Lumix S zooms have image stabilization and a macro function up to 0.5x, but they start at different ends. The Lumix S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 Macro O.I.S. (February 2024) is a travel zoom from wide angle to telephoto. Panasonic calls it the smallest and lightest long zoom in its class; it weighs only 413 g and focuses from 14 cm. The Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. (February 2021) is a pure telephoto zoom. It reaches 0.5x at 300 mm, weighs 790 g and is noticeably faster (f/4.5-5.6 instead of f/4-7.1).
The 28-200 includes wide angle, while the 70-300 goes 100 mm further.
Which one suits whom?
- 28-200mm: You want a light all-rounder for travel that also does close-ups without a lens change.
- 70-300mm: You already have wide and standard covered and want a dedicated telephoto zoom with more light and reach.
Key differences
- Focal length: 28-200 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS, 70-300 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS is faster: f/4 instead of f/4.5, about 0.3 stops more light.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS is 377 g lighter (413 g vs 790 g).
- The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS is 55 mm shorter.
- The Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS focuses closer: from 14 cm instead of 54 cm.
- Filter thread: 67 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS, 77 mm on the Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS | Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-200 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-7.1 | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 413 g | 790 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 14 cm | 54 cm |
| Length | 93 mm | 148 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4-7.1 Macro OIS: 93 × 77 mm
- Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS: 148 × 84 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).