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Panasonic HC-V770 vs Sony HDR-CX405

    2.56 in
    2.87 in
    Panasonic HC-V770 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-V770
      21.26 in
      23.43 in
      Sony HDR-CX405 Camcorder
      Sony HDR-CX405
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      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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      1
      1 editorial reviews
      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
      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 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Sensor typeMOS BSICMOS
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective megapixels6.03 Mpx2.29 Mpx
      Total megapixels12.76 Mpx9.2 Mpx

      Image

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Maximum image resolution6528 x 3672 px4032 x 2272 px
      White balance modes
      • Sunny
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • Auto
      Supported image file formatsJPGEXIF
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Optical zoom20.0 x30.0 x
      Digital zoom1500.0 x350.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.81.8
      Focal length equiv29.5 - 75226.8 - 804
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.08 - 81.61.9 - 57
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in2.7 in

      Photography features

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Built-in flashnono
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speaker(s)yesyes
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0/5.1Dolby Digital 2.0
      Supported audio file formats
      • AAC
      • MP4
      • AAC
      • PCM

      Design

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Height2.87 in23.43 in
      Width2.56 in21.26 in
      Depth5.47 in5.04 in
      Weight12.45 oz7.58 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MicroSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-V770Panasonic HC-V770
      Sony HDR-CX405Sony HDR-CX405
      HDMIyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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