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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S with a length of 85mm, is 33mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 14-30mm F4 S weighs 485g, 28% (195g) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4's weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a focal range of 14-30mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 45mm .
