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Panasonic HC-VX870 vs Panasonic HC-WX970

    2.56 in
    2.87 in
    Panasonic HC-VX870 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-VX870
      2.56 in
      2.87 in
      Panasonic HC-WX970 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-WX970
      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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      2 editorial reviews
      The highlight of Panasonic's camcorder announcements are a couple of feature-packed 4K/UHD models.Read more
      Panasonic HC-WX970 review: A capable 4K camcorder for early adopters which also has an odd Twin Camera mode.Read more
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      User rating
      48
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      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
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      40 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      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-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      White balance modes
      • Indoor
      • Sunny
      • Auto
      • Daylight
      • Cloudy
      • Indoor
      • Sunny
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Optical zoom20.0 x20.0 x
      Digital zoom60.0 x60.0 x
      Focal length equiv30.8 - 62630.8 - 626
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.08 - 81.64.08 - 81.6
      Filter size1.93 in1.93 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Photography features

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s0.0 s

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Video formats supported
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0/5.1Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1

      Design

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Height2.87 in2.87 in
      Width2.56 in2.56 in
      Depth5.47 in5.47 in
      Weight12.45 oz12.7 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt
      Battery capacity1940.0 mAh1940.0 mAh
      Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-VX870Panasonic HC-VX870
      Panasonic HC-WX970Panasonic HC-WX970
      HDMIyesyes
      Microphone portyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11n

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