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JVC GZ-R315 vs Panasonic HC-X1000

    2.36 in
    2.34 in
    JVC GZ-R315 Camcorder
    JVC GZ-R315
      6.3 in
      6.69 in
      Panasonic HC-X1000 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-X1000
      Available colors
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Sensor typeCMOSMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Total megapixels2.5 Mpx18.47 Mpx

      Image

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Maximum image resolution3680 x 2760 px4096 x 2160 px
      White balance modes
      • Manual
      • Auto
      		Auto
      Supported image file formatsJPGJPG
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Optical zoom40.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom200.0 x10.0 x
      Focal length equiv40.5 - 162030.8 - 626
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.9 - 1164.08 - 81.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual

      Screen and viewfinder

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.5 in
      Viewfinder typeNot availableElectronic

      Photography features

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px4096 x 2160 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • H.264
      • AVCHD
      • MPEG4
      • AVCHD
      • MOV
      • MP4

      Audio features

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0

      Design

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Orange
      • White
      • Red
      		Black

      Dimensions

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Height2.34 in6.69 in
      Width2.36 in6.3 in
      Depth4.8 in12.4 in
      Weight10.16 oz54.67 oz

      Storage

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots12
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      Battery capacity5200.0 mAh5800.0 mAh
      Battery voltage5.0 V7.2 V

      Connectivity

      JVC GZ-R315JVC GZ-R315
      Panasonic HC-X1000Panasonic HC-X1000
      HDMIyesyes
      PictBridgenono

      Pros & Cons

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