Panasonic G Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Aspherical 100-400mm
Panasonic
49 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic G Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Aspherical 100-400mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto-zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 16 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | — | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.98 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic G Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Aspherical 100-400mm
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (23rd percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic G Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Aspherical 100-400mm0.057score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 19 specs.
