Panasonic HDC-SD5 FEATURE COMPARISON

Motion-Image Recording Times (approx.)

HDC-SD5/SX5

Number of Recordable Still Images (approx.)

*We recommend using a DVD disc made by Panasonic for motion-image recording.

*We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to

class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by

Panasonic for motion picture recording.

*Please conﬁrm the latest information about DVD discs and SD/SDHC Memory Cards that

can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam

• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality

• These ﬁgures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

*Usable capacity will be less.

Image

Quality

Capacity

1920 x 1080

pixels [16:9]

2.1 Mega

SD Memory Card

HDC-SD5/SX5

FEATURE COMPARISON

*Usable capacity will be less.

•These ﬁgures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

HDC-SX5

SDHC Memory Card

8GB*

6690

10520

4GB*

3290

5160

2GB*

1670

2630

512MB*

410

640

1GB*

820

1290

System Requirements

Full-HD Recording

3CCD Camera System

Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser)

Leica Dicomar Lens

Image Processing LSI

Optical Zoom

Still Picture Recording

Disc Copy Function

USB Host Function

Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)

SDHC/SD Memory Card Compatible

PictBridge Compatible

1920 x 1080

Yes

HD Crystal Engine

10x

2.1 Megapixels

Yes (2.1 Megapixels)

1920 x 1080

Yes

HD Crystal Engine

10x

2.1 Megapixels

Yes (2.1 Megapixels)

HDC-SD5 HDC-SX5

Simultaneous Motion Video &

Still Picture Recording

LCD

Power LCD Extra

8 cm DVD Disc

(-R,-RW,-RAM),

SDHC/SD Memory Card

Media

Recording Fomat AVCHD

AVCHD (High-deﬁnition)

DVD-VIDEO (Standard-deﬁnition)

2.7" wide, 300k pixels

Yes

Pre-Rec Function

Intelligent Contrast Control

One-Touch Navigation

Help Mode

Direct Mode Dial

Built-in Flash

Colour Night View

Soft Skin Mode

Tele Macro

AGS (Anti-Ground Shooting)

Lens Cover

Accessory Shoe

Focus Assist

Composition Guide Lines

Thumbnail View

Wide Viewing Angle LCD

One-Push LCD Open

1.7-sec Quick Start

Yes

Auto

Yes

170 degrees

(vertically and horizontally)

Yes

2.7"wide, 300k pixels

Yes

170 degrees

(vertically and horizontally)

Yes

(Effective in card

recording mode)

Yes

Auto

Yes (Hot)

Yes

Yes*1

Yes

Yes*2

Yes

High-

Deﬁnition

Mode

HG (13 Mbps)

HN (9 Mbps)

HE (6 Mbps)

XP (10 Mbps)

SP (5 Mbps)

LP (2.5 Mbps)

28 min

42 min

62 min

36 min

74 min

150 min

28 min

42 min

62 min

36 min

74 min

150 min

26 min

40 min

60 min

35 min

69 min

138 min

14 min

21 min

31 min

18 min

37 min

74 min

DVD-RAM

(dual-sided)

Standard-

Deﬁnition

DVD-RW

(dual-sided)

DVD-R DL

(dual-layer)

DVD-R

(single-sided)

HG (13 Mbps)

HN (9 Mbps)

HE (6 Mbps)

Mode

Capacity

80 min

120 min

180 min

8GB*

SDHC Memory Card

40 min

60 min

90 min

4GB*

20 min

30 min

45 min

2GB*

SD Memory Card

10 min

15 min

22 min

1GB*

5 min

7 min

10 min

512MB*

•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulﬁlled, some

personal computers can not be used. •This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1,

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT. •The supplied CD-ROM is available for

Windows only. •Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. •When 2 or more USB devices are

connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables,

proper operation is not guaranteed. •Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not

guaranteed. •This software does not support the multi-boot environments. •Operation is not

guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Business/Enterprise,Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet

PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems. •Available with administrator account

in Windows 2000 and Windows XP •Available with administrator account or standard account in

WindowsVista (Installation and uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)

•Microsoft and Windows and WindowsVista™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Intel®, CoreTM and Pentium

® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and the other

countries. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are generally the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product

concerned.

HD Writer 2.0E (For SD5/SX5)

Interface

CPU

USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0))

*1 When using a DVD burner (VW-BN1), data from an SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD disc.

*2 Data from an SD Memory Card can be copied to an 8-cm DVD disc entirely within the SX5 itself.

High-Quality Pictures

Ease and Versatility

Networking

Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

Windows® 2000 SP4

Windows® XP SP2

Windows Vista™ Home Basic/

Home Premium/Ultimate

USB port

Windows® 2000 SP4

Windows® XP SP2

Windows Vista™

Intel® Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or higher

<When using playback function and

MPEG2 conversion function>

Intel® Core™2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher,

Intel® Pentium®D 3.0 GHz or higher

recommended.

Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP:

Intel® Pentium® III 450 MH Hz or higher

or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz or higher

Windows Vista™ : 32-bit (x86) processor,

1 GHz or higher