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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

vs

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 price

Released Oct 2019

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

5categories

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

Video & HybridMacro & Close-up

Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 2 categories
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • ALUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal Length24-105 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountLeica LLeica L
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight780 g935 g
Min Focus28 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Portrait
5.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
5.0Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
9.0Excellent
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. supports it

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    780 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    159 mm vs 181 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

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 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

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?

Compare live prices for the LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S. and LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 at major authorized retailers.

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

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal length (Min)
24 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
105 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
20
16
Groups
15
12
Special elements
Aspherical
Aspherical
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Min focus distance
28 cm−10 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
1 ×4× more
0.25 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Weight
780 g−155 g less
935 g
Length
159 mm−22 mm less
181 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 Macro O.I.S.
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Lens mount
Leica L
Leica L
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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