Comparison of Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor and Panasonic 100-400mm ƒ/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Leica DG Vario-Elmar

Attribute	Panasonic 100-400mm ƒ/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Leica DG Vario-Elmar ×	Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	72	67
Notes	Additional features: Power O.I.S. Compatible with Dual Image Stabilization; Weather Sealed	Image Stabilization; Included Accessories: HB-36 Hood, CL-1022 Flexible Lens Pouch
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	1.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.25
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	-
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
APS Equivalent	-	105 - 450mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	Micro Four-Thirds	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	100.00 - 400.00	70.00 - 300.00
Brand	Panasonic	Nikon
Name	Panasonic 100-400mm ƒ/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Leica DG Vario-Elmar	Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor
Weight (g)	985	745
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	4.50 - 40.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	3.10 - 12.00	8.20 - 34.30
Lens Construction	20 elements in 13 groups, including 1 aspherical ED, 1 UED and 2 ED elements	17 elements in 12 groups, including 2 ED elements
Diameter (mm)	83	80
Length (mm)	171.5	143.5
35mm Equivalent	200 - 800mm	-
Focus Details	240fps AF Drive with Focus Limiting switch	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature