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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 price

Released Jan 2024

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,599

Launch price

Released Sep 2019

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 4.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

4categories

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 wins 2 categories·LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. wins 3 categories
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 130 cm)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5)
  • ALUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 has lower Weight (985 g vs 1345 g)
  • ALUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 has lower Length (205.5 mm vs 238 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal Length100-400 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/5-6.3f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5.5 stops5 stops
Weight985 g1345 g
Min Focus130 cm38 cm
Filter Size72 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3

83 × 206 mm

985 g (2.17 lb / 34.74 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 PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

81 × 238 mm

1345 g (2.97 lb / 47.44 oz)

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 33mm shorter and 2mm wider than LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S..

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 is 360 g lighter than LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 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 caseLUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
9.5Excellent
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 UED

  • Weight

    985 g vs 1345 g — lower is better

  • Length

    205.5 mm vs 238 mm — lower is better

  • OIS effectiveness

    5.5 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.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

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.

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 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3 and LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Focal length (Min)
100 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
400 mm
200 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/5
f/2.8+1.7 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/6.3
f/2.8+2.3 stops wider
Elements
17
23
Groups
13
17
Special elements
2 ED, 1 UED
Aspherical
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Min focus distance
130 cm
38 cm−92 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops+10%
5 stops
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Weight
985 g−360 g less
1345 g
Length
205.5 mm−33 mm less
238 mm
Diameter
83 mm
81 mm−2 mm less
Filter thread size
72 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 100-400mm F5-6.3
LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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