The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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 Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM with a length of 107mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 84mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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. Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM weighs 670g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4's weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM 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 Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon 24-105mm f4L IS USM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4 .