Comparison of Panasonic 100-400mm ƒ/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Leica DG Vario-Elmar and Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM II SAL70300G2

Attribute	Panasonic 100-400mm ƒ/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Leica DG Vario-Elmar ×	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM II SAL70300G2 ×
Notes	Additional features: Power O.I.S. Compatible with Dual Image Stabilization; Weather Sealed	Dust and moisture resistant; Included Accessories: SH140 Petal Lens Hood, Soft Case
Aperture (f)	4.00 - 22.00	4.50 - 29.00
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.25	0.25
Filter Size (mm)	72	62
35mm Equivalent	200 - 800mm	-
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	Micro Four-Thirds	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	100.00 - 400.00	70.00 - 300.00
Brand	Panasonic	Sony
Name	Panasonic 100-400mm ƒ/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Leica DG Vario-Elmar	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM II SAL70300G2
Weight (g)	985	750
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	circular
Lens Construction	20 elements in 13 groups, including 1 aspherical ED, 1 UED and 2 ED elements	16 elements in 11 groups, including 1 ED element, nano AR coating
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	3.10 - 12.00	8.20 - 34.00
Focus Details	240fps AF Drive with Focus Limiting switch	Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) with improved focus tracking; focus range limiter and focus hold
Diameter (mm)	83	82.5
Length (mm)	171.5	135.5
APS Equivalent	-	105 - 450mm
Closest Focus (m)	1.4	1.2