The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R 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. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R is the longer of the two lenses at 315mm. The Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II with a length of 172mm, is 143mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R also has a larger diameter of 99mm compared to the Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II's 83mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II and Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II and the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R 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. Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II weighs 985g, which means it is 620g (38%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R which has a weight of 1605g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a 82mm 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 Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II has a focal range of 100-400mm and
4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
200-800mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 225-900mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
