The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S 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. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, which means it is 50g (7%) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z 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 Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and
5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 180mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio .
