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Canon XF105 vs Panasonic HC-X800

    4.76 in
    5.83 in
    Canon XF105 Camcorder
    Canon XF105
      2.68 in
      2.48 in
      Panasonic HC-X800 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-X800
      Available colors
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      User rating
      37
      3.8 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		21 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels2.37 Mpx9.15 Mpx

      Image

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Maximum image resolution1920 x 1080 px5120 x 2880 px
      White balance modes
      • Manual
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Tungsten
      • Custom modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Sunny
      Supported image file formats
      • EXIF
      • JPG
      • JPG
      • MPO
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Optical zoom10.0 x12.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.81.5
      Maximum aperture222.8
      Focal length equiv30.4 - 30429.8 - 369.8
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.25 - 42.52.84 - 34.1
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Auto focusyesyes
      Manual focusyesyes
      Filter size2.28 in1.93 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.0 in

      Photography features

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Built-in flashnoyes
      3D supportyesyes

      Videography features

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Resolution
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 960 x 540
      • 1920 x 1080
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supportedMXF
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Built-in microphoneyesyes

      Design

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Height5.83 in2.48 in
      Width4.76 in2.68 in
      Depth9.84 in5.28 in
      Weight45.5 oz12.17 oz

      Storage

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Compatible memory cards
      • CF
      • SD
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Battery voltage7.4 V7.2 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Canon XF105Canon XF105
      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      HDMIyesyes
      DC-in jackyesyes
      Bluetoothnono

      Pros & Cons

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