The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR 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. Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR is the longer of the two lenses at 222mm. The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 with a length of 196mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1's 92mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 and the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR 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 100-500mm f5-7.1 weighs 1285g, which means it is 150g (10%) lighter than the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR which has a weight of 1435g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic 100-500mm f5-7.1 has a focal range of 100-500mm 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
150 - 750mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150 - 600mm .
