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Canon HF R56 vs Panasonic HC-VX870

    2.09 in
    2.24 in
    Canon HF R56 Camcorder
    Canon HF R56
      2.56 in
      2.87 in
      Panasonic HC-VX870 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-VX870
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      User rating
      4
      3.8 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		50 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      48
      4.0 out of 5
      48 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Sensor typeCMOSMOS BSI
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective megapixels2.07 Mpx8.29 Mpx
      Total megapixels3.2 Mpx18.91 Mpx

      Image

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Indoor
      • Sunny
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Cloudy
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Image stabilizer typeOpticalHybrid

      Optics and focus

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Optical zoom32.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom57.0 x60.0 x
      Focal length equiv32.5 - 185330.8 - 626
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.8 - 89.64.08 - 81.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Photography features

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Camera shutter speed0.0 s1.0 s
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1

      Design

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Colour of product
      • Brown
      • Black
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Height2.24 in2.87 in
      Width2.09 in2.56 in
      Depth4.57 in5.47 in
      Weight8.29 oz12.45 oz

      Storage

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage typesNANDMemory card

      Power

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Canon HF R56Canon HF R56
      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      HDMInoyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11n

      Pros & Cons

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          Cons