The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II with a length of 149mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II and Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II and the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II weighs 794g, which means it is 191g (19%) lighter than the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 which has a weight of 985g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 70-200mm F4 has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0 .
