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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. — 24–105mm f/4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Wins
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.22 ×)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- BLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
Key specs at a glance
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
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 4 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
126 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.22 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
780 g vs 805 g — lower 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 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.