Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S. Review

September 24, 2025 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm F5-7.1 O.I.S..

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM

The RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM is a new professional telephoto zoom lens for Canon EOS R-series full-frame mirrorless cameras. Is this the perfect all-in-one super-telephoto zoom lens for wildlife and sports photographers? Read our Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM review now to find out...

Panasonic Lumix 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.

The new Panasonic 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 is a versatile telephoto zoom lens for the company's range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. Offering the longest reach of any Panasonic L-mount lens, is the 70-300mm worth considering instead of the pro-level 70-200mm F4 or even F2.8 lenses? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. review...

Panasonic Lumix S 28-200 mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S.

The Lumix S 28-200 mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. is a new all-in-one wide-tele zoom lens with macro capabilities for the Panasonic, Sigma and Leica L-mount mirrorless camera system. Read our in-depth Panasonic 28-200mm review with full-size sample images now to find out what this versatile lens is capable of...

Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S.

The Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. is the third member of Panasonic's full-frame lenses for professionals, joining the 16-35mm F4 and 24-70mm F2.8 that we've recently and enthusiastically reviewed. Can the 70-200mm F2.8 emulate their success? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. Review...

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.

The Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. is a classic telephoto zoom lens for Panasonic's brand new range of full-frame mirrorless cameras, the S1 and S1R. Is this a must-have lens for all new Lumix S1/S1R owners? Find out now by reading our in-depth Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. review...

Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS

The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a brand new telephoto zoom lens for Sony's range of full-frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras. Costing a lot less than its main rival, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5–5.6 GM OSS, is this third-party lens really a viable alternative? Read our in-depth Sigma 100-400mm for Sony FE review to find out...

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is a very affordable super-telephoto zoom lens for Sony Alpha and L-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Sigma 150-600mm review now to find out if it's the best all-round ultra-telephoto lens for Sony shooters...

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is a new super-telephoto 10x zoom lens for Sony Alpha full-frame mirrorless cameras. Offering a much larger focal range than other comparable telephoto lenses, is this super-versatile all-in-one lens worth considering? Read our Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports review to find out...