Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3 vs Panasonic LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. is 245g lighter (1285g vs 1530g).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. cost $95 less ($2,100 vs $2,195).
- —For close-ups the LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. reaches 0.36× vs 0.24×.
Which to choose
- Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3
No clear advantage on paper. Compare handling and the full specs below.
- LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 1285g, 245g less than the next
- +The longest reach: up to 500mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.36× magnification
- +The lowest launch price: $2,100, $95 less
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 100–400mm
- 100–500mm
- Max aperture
- F5–6.3
- F5–7.1
- Weight
- 1,530g
- 1,285g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 198.0mm
- 92.0 × 196.1mm
- Volume
- 1204 cm³◆
- 1304 cm³
- Density
- 1.27 g/cm³
- 0.99 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 1.10m
- 0.80m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.24×
- 0.36×◆
- Elements / groups
- 22 / 16
- 19 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- AF motor (type not published)
- Dual Phase Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,195
- $2,100◆
- Sharpness
- 8.6
- 8.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3
- 8.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.0◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 8.8
- Value / Size
- 7.0
- 8.3◆
Performance overlay
- Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f/5-6.3
- LUMIX S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S.
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.