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Panasonic HC-VX870 vs Panasonic HC-VX980

    2.56 in
    2.87 in
    Panasonic HC-VX870 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-VX870
      2.68 in
      2.87 in
      Panasonic HC-VX980 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-VX980
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      Panasonic HC-VX870 Review: This camcorder brings 4K video further into the consumer camcorder mainstream.Read more
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      The HC-VX980EB-K is another great 4K camcorder from Panasonic, with fewer features than the top model but the keener price is more than compensation.Read more
      The Panasonic HC-VX1 is an affordable camera with a good looking image, better than average low light performance and UHD 4K recording — all for $800.Read more
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      User rating
      48
      4.0 out of 5
      48 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
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      3.8 out of 5
      69 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Sensor typeMOS BSIMOS BSI
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx
      Total megapixels18.91 Mpx18.91 Mpx

      Image

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Optical zoom20.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom60.0 x1500.0 x
      Focal length equiv30.8 - 62637.6 - 752.8
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.08 - 81.64.08 - 81.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Filter size1.93 in1.93 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
      HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
      Video formats supported
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0/5.1Dolby Digital 5.1

      Design

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Height2.87 in2.87 in
      Width2.56 in2.68 in
      Depth5.47 in5.47 in
      Weight12.45 oz12.38 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Battery capacity1940.0 mAh1940.0 mAh

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      HDMIyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n

      Pros & Cons

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