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Panasonic HC-V380 vs Sony HDR-CX405

2.44 in
2.36 in
Panasonic HC-V380 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-V380
21.26 in
23.43 in
Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
Sony HDR-CX405
Available colors
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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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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Sensor typeMOS BSICMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
Effective megapixels2.2 Mpx2.29 Mpx
Total megapixels2.51 Mpx9.2 Mpx

Image

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Maximum image resolution4224 x 2376 px4032 x 2272 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Fluorescent
  • Cloudy
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Auto
Supported image file formatsJPEGEXIF
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Optical zoom50.0 x30.0 x
Digital zoom150.0 x350.0 x
Minimum aperture1.81.8
Focal length equiv28 - 174026.8 - 804
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.06 - 1031.9 - 57
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in2.7 in

Photography features

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Light exposure modes
  • Program
  • Auto
Auto
Built-in flashnono

Videography features

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • iFrame
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MPEG4

Audio features

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Built-in speaker(s)yesyes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0

Design

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Height2.36 in23.43 in
Width2.44 in21.26 in
Depth5.08 in5.04 in
Weight8.89 oz7.58 oz

Storage

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • MicroSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Connectivity

Panasonic HC-V380Panasonic HC-V380
Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
HDMIyesyes

Pros & Cons

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