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
Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 1 year newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.32 ×)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 161 mm)
Key specs at a glance
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.32 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 161 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 790 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
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 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
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.