The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 and the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 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. Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 144mm. The Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 with a length of 90mm, is 54mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 and Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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. Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 weighs 345g, which means it is 509g (59%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 which has a weight of 854g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X for the Leica L Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 14-28mm F4-5.6 has a focal range of 14-28mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21 - 42mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 450mm.