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Panasonic HC-V180 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-V180
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Panasonic HC-V770 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-V770
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Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
Sony HDR-CX405
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Panasonic HC-V180 (Video Camera): 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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The Panasonic HC-V770 suffers in video quality, but contains an extraordinary wealth of functionality. In testing, we found it easy to operate, with microphone quality and Wi-Fi features that provided useful functionality.Read more
The Panasonic HC-V770 offers a wealth of features and great image quality – but only in Full HD.Read more
Find out how great the value you can get from Panasonic HC-V770 by knowing its features and capabilities. Check out the Panasonic HC-V770's price too.Read more
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The Sony HDRCX405 Handycam is a budget-priced camcorder that comes packed with a nice ZEISS lens. We found it easy to use in testing, though it’s missing some key features.Read more
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User rating
101
3.6 out of 5
101 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
2 %
49
3.9 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
2 %
154
3.6 out of 5
154 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
3 %

Sensor

Sensor typeMOS BSIMOS BSICMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.2 Mpx6.03 Mpx2.29 Mpx
Total megapixels2.51 Mpx12.76 Mpx9.2 Mpx

Image

Maximum image resolution4224 x 2376 px6528 x 3672 px4032 x 2272 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Cloudy
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Indoor white balanceyesyes
N/A
Supported image file formatsJPEG XRJPGEXIF
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeHybridHybrid
N/A
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
N/A
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom50.0 x20.0 x30.0 x
Digital zoom500.0 x1500.0 x350.0 x
Minimum aperture1.81.81.8
Maximum aperture4.23.6
N/A
Focal length equiv28 - 174029.5 - 75226.8 - 804
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.06 - 1034.08 - 81.61.9 - 57
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size
N/A
1.93 in
N/A

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in3.0 in2.7 in
Touchscreenyesyes
N/A
Viewfinder typeNot available
N/A
N/A
Articulated LCD
N/A
yes
N/A
Display aspect ratio
N/A
N/A
16:9

Photography features

Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s1.0 s
Light exposure modes
  • Program
  • Auto
N/A
Auto
Built-in flashnonono
3D support
N/A
nono
Shooting modes
N/A
N/A
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Scene
Self-timer delay
N/A
N/A
10.0 s
Scene modes
N/A
N/A
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Spotlight
  • Beach
  • Snow

Videography features

Resolution
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HDFull HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • iFrame
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MP4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4
Maximum frame rate
N/A
50.0 fps
N/A

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone typeStereo
N/A
N/A
Built-in speaker(s)yesyesyes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1Dolby Digital 2.0
Supported audio file formats
N/A
  • AAC
  • MP4
  • AAC
  • PCM

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack

Dimensions

Height2.32 in2.87 in23.43 in
Width2.09 in2.56 in21.26 in
Depth4.57 in5.47 in5.04 in
Weight7.44 oz12.45 oz7.58 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MicroSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2
N/A

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB portyes
N/A
N/A
Microphone portnoyes
N/A
Wi-Finoyes
N/A
Bluetoothnono
N/A
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
N/A
DC-in jack
N/A
yes
N/A

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