Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm
The 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds (200-600mm equivalent) pairs Power O.I.S. with 5-stop stabilization and weather sealing for handheld outdoor shooting. Its 520g weight and compact build make it a portable alternative to bulky DSLR telephotos, while fast autofocus ensures precise subject tracking. This lens is best for wildlife and travel photographers who need reach and image stabilization in a lightweight, weather-resistant package.
Focal length 100-300mm
Aperture 22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 522 g
af type 240 fps linear motor
lens type telephoto
68 Overall Score
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Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 100 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 17 |
| Groups | 12 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Power O.I.S. |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | 240 fps linear motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100-300mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 522 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | 240 fps linear motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-FSA100300 100-300mm | 98.3 | 15.8 | 65.7 | 18.1 | 77.1 | 24.6 | 44.4 | 82.1 | 83.1 | 96.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |
