Nikon
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
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 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 130 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
- ANIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- BLUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 has lower Weight (985 g vs 1360 g)
- BLUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 has lower Length (205.5 mm vs 240 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 240 mm
1360 g (3.00 lb / 47.97 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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 35mm longer and 2mm narrower than LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3.
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S is 375 g heavier 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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 130 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 83 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 UED
- ✓
Weight
985 g vs 1360 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
205.5 mm vs 240 mm — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
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 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Panasonic LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.