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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony E Mount
The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 6 months newer.
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Wins
LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S.
Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.3 ×)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 40 cm)
- ALUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. has lower Weight (790 g vs 1045 g)
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
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
790 g vs 1045 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
161 mm vs 200 mm — lower is better
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super 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
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- ✓Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
- ✓Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
- ✓Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
- ✓Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- ✓Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches
Cons
- –Very high price tag
- –Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily
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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.