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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS with a length of 113mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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. Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS weighs 663g, 2% (17g) lighter than the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4's weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
24-105mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.