Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II vs OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS

Both are Micro Four Thirds mount zooms for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Micro Four Thirds mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II	OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS
Focal length	100-300mm	150-600mm
Max aperture	f/4-5.6	f/5-6.3
Type	zoom	zoom
Coverage	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds

Which should you buy?

the Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II opens wider (f/4-5.6) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II covers 100-300mm and the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS covers 150-600mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II and the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS?
The Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II is 100-300mm f/4-5.6 zoom, Micro Four Thirds; the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS is 150-600mm f/5-6.3 zoom, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.

Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II or the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS?
The Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II — its f/4-5.6 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5-6.3 of the other.

Do the Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II and OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5-6.3 IS fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies.

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