Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Panasonic
85 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

Nikon
78 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Panasonic
93
Nikon
86
Budget
Panasonic
83
Nikon
72
Professional
Panasonic
80
Nikon
73
Video Cinema
Panasonic
79
Nikon
68
Street
Panasonic
68
Nikon
79
Landscape
Panasonic
77
Nikon
53
Portrait
Panasonic
74
Nikon
73
Travel
Panasonic
68
Nikon
64
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
67
Nikon
57

Specifications

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm
Optics
Typezoommacro
Focal Length Min24 mm40 mm
Focal Length Max105 mm40 mm
Elements169
Groups137
Aspherical Elements4★—
ED Elements4★1
Coating—Super Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
Min Aperturef/4f/2.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades9★7
Build
MountL-MountNikon F
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.18 kg0.23 kg★
Filter Thread77 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAuto FocusSilent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops6 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance300 mm163 mm★
Max Magnification1:21:1

Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average build (25th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

  • Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm is $783 cheaper (4.2x less).

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.0.083score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm0.314score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm offers 3.8x better value for money

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Newegg
$1,030
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,098
Adorama
$1,298

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm

B&H Photo
$247
Adorama
$247
Amazon
$368
Amazon
$377
Newegg
$402

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.

Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.

Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G 40mm Better at:

Street

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