Nikon
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
Nikon's flagship S-Line standard zoom offering incredible resolution and custom OLED info panel.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Panasonic
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 — 100–400mm f/5-6.3 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 130 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Length (126 mm vs 205.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
⌀89 × 126 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
⌀83 × 206 mm
985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 oz)
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 80mm shorter and 6mm wider than LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is 180 g lighter than LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Min focus distance
38 cm vs 130 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
805 g vs 985 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 UED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 supports it
- ✓
Diameter
83 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Stunning resolution and contrast across zoom range
- ✓OLED information panel displays focal length, focus, or aperture
- ✓Multi-focusing stepping motor system for silent, rapid AF
- ✓Almost zero focus breathing
Cons
- –No optical stabilization (relies on Nikon body IBIS)
- –No mechanical aperture ring (uses control ring instead)
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Panasonic LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.