The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 and the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L 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 70-200mm F4 is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM with a length of 172mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM's 76mm diameter.
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 70-200mm f4.0L USM weighs 705g, 28% (280g) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4's weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM has a 67mm 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 70-200mm F4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon 70-200mm f4.0L USM has the Canon EF 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 Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.