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Panasonic HC-V180

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User ratings:
96
3.7 out of 5
96 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
15 %
1 stars
3 %
Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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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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Pros

  • proven form factor
  • secure hand strap and better image stabilization
  • Simple layout for use and playback

Cons

  • camcorder is slightly tilted
  • lack of menu controls
  • No improvements to low-light performance

Key specs

  • MOS BSI
  • 1/5.8 in
  • 2.2 Mpx
  • 4.2
  • 2.7 in
  • yes
  • 1920, 1080 px

Panasonic HC-V180 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic HC-V180

Pros

  • proven form factor
  • secure hand strap and better image stabilization
  • Simple layout for use and playback

Cons

  • camcorder is slightly tilted
  • lack of menu controls
  • No improvements to low-light performance
  • The camcorder lacks internal memory though and doesn t come
  • without the useful built-in Wi-Fi and only costs
  • Shutter SpeedAuto Slow Shutter ON
  • too tight to buy a dash cam

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Panasonic HC-V180 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS BSI
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.2 Mpx
Total megapixels2.51 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom50.0 x
Digital zoom500.0 x
Minimum aperture1.8
Maximum aperture4.2
Focal length equiv28 - 1740
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.06 - 103
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Light exposure modes
  • Program
  • Auto
Built-in flashno
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0
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Dimensions
Height2.32 in
Width2.09 in
Depth4.57 in
Weight7.44 oz
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Power
Battery life (max)1.25 h
Battery capacity1940.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.6 V
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • ENG
  • HIN
  • PER
  • THA
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Image
Maximum image resolution4224 x 2376 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Cloudy
Indoor white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG XR
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder typeNot available
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 960 x 540
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • iFrame
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
Storage typesMemory card
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB portyes
Microphone portno
Wi-Fino
Bluetoothno

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