OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II vs Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/4–6.3 on the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against f/5–6.3 on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.
- Max magnification: 0.29× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, against 0.25× on the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S..
- Weight: 985 g on the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 1,125 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II or Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II for its max magnification.
Choose the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. for its maximum aperture and weight.
On paper the Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. wins more rows (2 to 1); if the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $1,499.99 new | $1,649.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 100–400mm | 100–400mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 200–800mm equivalent | 200–800mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/5–6.3 | f/4–6.3 (best) |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 21 / 15 | 20 / 13 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 1.30 m | 1.30 m |
| Max magnification | 0.29× (best) | 0.25× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (Linear motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,125 g | 985 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 86.4 × 205.6 mm | 83 × 171.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 72 mm | 72 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.
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