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M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

World-first 2:1 macro telephoto with 5-axis Sync IS and IP53 weather sealing.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

vs

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 price

Released Oct 2019

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Macro & Close-upVideo & Hybrid

Wins

0categories

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO wins 5 categories·LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 0 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher Max magnification (2 × vs 1 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Weight (453 g vs 780 g)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has higher OIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 5 stops)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Min focus distance (22.4 cm vs 28 cm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Length (136 mm vs 159 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PROLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal Length90 mm24-105 mm
Max Aperturef/3.5f/4
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
Stabilization7 stops5 stops
Weight453 g780 g
Min Focus22.4 cm28 cm
Filter Size62 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

69 × 136 mm

453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

70 × 159 mm

780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 23mm shorter and 1mm narrower than LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S..

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 327 g lighter than LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S..

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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PROLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Portrait
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Landscape
5.0Fair
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
4.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical

  • Max magnification

    2 × vs 1 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    453 g vs 780 g — lower is better

  • OIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    22.4 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better

  • Length

    136 mm vs 159 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/3.5 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/3.5 vs f/4 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

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 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO

Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
90 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
90 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5+0.4 stops wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/3.5+0.4 stops wider
f/4
Elements
18
20
Groups
13
15
Special elements
2 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 Aspherical
Aspherical
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Min focus distance
22.4 cm−6 cm less
28 cm
Max magnification
2 ×2× more
1 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
7 stops+40%
5 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Weight
453 g−327 g less
780 g
Length
136 mm−23 mm less
159 mm
Diameter
69 mm−1 mm less
70 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Leica L
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

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