Panasonic Lumix G Vario
100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Image stabilization Panasonic O.I.S. vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.8
Help
 At its widest, the 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. captures marginally more light, 0.5 f-stops
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. Learn more about
the Panasonic 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Reasons to consider the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
More zoom 4x vs 3x
Help
 More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 75 mm vs 100 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Learn more about
the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.:f/4
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:f/4.8
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.:$598.00
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS:$549.00

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7

Wildlife lens

$900
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$269
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD

Wildlife lens

$1,199
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED SWD vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Macro lens

$898
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$300
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$681
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Weight Heavier
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.
Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED

Macro lens

$299
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Zuiko 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$6,999
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Much more expensive
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f

Travel lens
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Nikon-f vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

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