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
Panasonic
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Leica L Mount
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Min focus distance (37 cm vs 130 cm)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Length (140 mm vs 205.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
⌀83 × 206 mm
985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
⌀91 × 140 mm
935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 66mm longer and 8mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 50 g heavier than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
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 LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 UED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 supports it
- ✓
Diameter
83 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
37 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
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 205.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
935 g vs 985 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
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.
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
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Leica L mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
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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.