The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R with a length of 87mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R weighs 410g, which means it is 270g (39%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a focal range of 10-24mm and
2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio .
