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JVC GZ-MG36 vs Panasonic HC-VX980

    2.68 in
    2.72 in
    JVC GZ-MG36 Camcorder
    JVC GZ-MG36
      2.68 in
      2.87 in
      Panasonic HC-VX980 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-VX980
      Available colors
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      JVC GZ-MG36JVC GZ-MG36
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Sensor typeCCDMOS BSI
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in

      Optics and focus

      JVC GZ-MG36JVC GZ-MG36
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Optical zoom32.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom800.0 x1500.0 x

      Screen and viewfinder

      JVC GZ-MG36JVC GZ-MG36
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal2.7 in3.0 in

      Audio features

      JVC GZ-MG36JVC GZ-MG36
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Built-in microphoneyesyes

      Design

      JVC GZ-MG36JVC GZ-MG36
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Colour of productGreyBlack

      Dimensions

      JVC GZ-MG36JVC GZ-MG36
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Height2.72 in2.87 in
      Width2.68 in2.68 in
      Depth4.29 in5.47 in
      Weight14.11 oz12.38 oz

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