OM System
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 priceReleased Feb 2023
Panasonic
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. — 70–300mm f/4.5-5.6 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,249
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 790 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/3.5 vs f/5.6)
- 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 Max aperture (Wide) (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
Key specs at a glance
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
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
⌀81 × 161 mm
790 g (1.74 lb / 27.87 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 25mm shorter and 12mm narrower than LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S..
M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO is 337 g lighter than LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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
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 790 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/3.5 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/3.5 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
22.4 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
136 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.