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M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

Micro Four Thirds Mount

300–1200mm-equiv. super-tele zoom with 0.7× magnification at 56 cm, Sync IS, and 2060 g body.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Jun 2024

vs
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

600mm-equiv. F4 super-telephoto with Sync IS (6 stops), 1475g weight, removable rotating tripod collar, and PRO weather sealing.

$3,499

Launch price

Released Feb 2016

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 8.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

5categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

WildlifeSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS wins 2 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO wins 3 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has higher Max magnification (0.7 × vs 0.24 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS has lower Min focus distance (56 cm vs 140 cm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/4 vs f/6.3)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has lower Weight (1475 g vs 2060 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/4 vs f/5)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Focal Length150-600 mm300 mm
Max Aperturef/5-6.3f/4
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Stabilization5 stops4 stops
Weight2060 g1475 g
Min Focus56 cm140 cm
Filter Size95 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

109 × 264 mm

2060 g (4.54 lb / 72.66 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

93 × 227 mm

1475 g (3.25 lb / 52.03 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 37mm longer and 17mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS is 585 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO.

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

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 ISM.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Portrait
2.5Limited
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
6.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
7.5Good
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical

  • Min focus distance

    56 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.7 × vs 0.24 × — higher is better

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 4 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 3 HR, 1 E-HR

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/4 vs f/6.3 — lower is better

  • Weight

    1475 g vs 2060 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/4 vs f/5 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    92.5 mm vs 109.4 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    227 mm vs 264.4 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

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.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS

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

M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Focal length (Min)
150 mm
300 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5
f/4+0.6 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/6.3
f/4+1.3 stops wider
Elements
25
17
Groups
15
10
Special elements
4 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
3 Super ED, 3 HR, 1 E-HR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Min focus distance
56 cm−84 cm less
140 cm
Max magnification
0.7 ×2.9× more
0.24 ×
Autofocus motor
Dual linear motors
MSC (stepping motor)
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops+25%
4 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Weight
2060 g
1475 g−585 g less
Length
264.4 mm
227 mm−37 mm less
Diameter
109.4 mm
92.5 mm−17 mm less
Filter thread size
95 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS
M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS PRO
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.