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Panasonic HC-VX980 vs Panasonic HC-VXF990

2.68 in
2.87 in
Panasonic HC-VX980 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-VX980
2.68 in
3.07 in
Panasonic HC-VXF990 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-VXF990
Available colors
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User rating
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3.8 out of 5
68 user ratings
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3.8 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
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-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Maximum image resolution6784 x 3816 px6784 x 3816 px
Supported image file formatsJPEG XRJPEG XR
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Optical zoom20.0 x20.0 x
Digital zoom1500.0 x250.0 x
Focal length equiv37.6 - 752.837 - 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-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in
Touchscreenyesyes

Videography features

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Resolution
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
3840.0 px
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4

Audio features

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Audio systemDolby Digital 5.1Dolby Digital 5.1

Design

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Height2.87 in3.07 in
Width2.68 in2.68 in
Depth5.47 in6.42 in
Weight12.38 oz13.97 oz

Storage

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

Connectivity

Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
Panasonic HC-VXF990Panasonic HC-VXF990
HDMIyesno
USB portyesyes
Wi-Fiyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g

Pros & Cons

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