Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility

High-performance image processing

Advanced Pure Color Engine

 

 

Pure Color Engine

 

 

 

GS320

 

SW20

 

S7

 

S10P1

 

 

 

F E AT U R E C O M PA R I S O N

HDC-SD9

HDC-HS9

HDC-SX5

SDR-SW20

SDR-S10P1

SDR-S7

SDR-H60

SDR-H40

VDR-D50

PV-GS320

PV-GS90

 

 

Advanced Pure Color Engine and Pure Color Engine

 

 

 

 

D50

GS90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H60

H40

The Advanced Pure Color Engine is a special image processing circuit for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3CCD camera systems. It processes the R.G and B signals from the three

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCDs individually, so it gives both moving and still pictures exceptional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

quality. And the Pure Color Engine converts the CCD output signal from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a complementary color signal into an RGB signal at an early stage and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

extracts the low-frequency luminance component from the RGB signal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This innovative engine also achieves truly superb color reproduction for

Without Advanced Pure Color Engine

With Advanced Pure Color Engine

 

high-zoomed pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For easy, intuitive setting and shooting without taking your eyes off the subject

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One-Touch Navigation

One-Touch Navigation

 

 

 

 

 

ALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High-Quality Pictures

Media

Recording Format

3CCD Camera System

O.I.S.

(Optical Image Stabilization)

Leica Dicomar Lens

Image Processing LSI

MPEG2 Engine

Optical Zoom

5.1-ch Surround Sound System and Zoom Mic

Still Picture Recording

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

AVCHD

Yes

Advanced

O.I.S.

Yes

HD Advanced

Pure Color Engine

No

10x

Yes

2.1 MEGA

60-GB HDD

8-cm DVD Disc

SDHC/SD Memory Card

SDHC/SD Memory Card

AVCHD

AVCHD

MPEG2

 

Yes

Yes

Advanced

Advanced

O.I.S.

O.I.S.

Yes

Yes

HD Advanced

HD Advanced

Pure Color Engine

Pure Color Engine

No

No

10x

10x

Yes

No

2.1 MEGA

2.1 MEGA

SDHC/SD

SDHC/SD

Memory Card Memory Card

MPEG2

MPEG2

No

No

No

No

No

No

Pure Color Engine

Pure Color Engine

Yes

Yes

10x

10x

No

No

VGA

VGA

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

MPEG2

No

No

No

Pure Color Engine

Yes 10x

No

VGA

60-GB HDD

40-GB HDD

8-cm DVD Disc

SDHC/SD Memory Card

SDHC/SD Memory Card

MPEG2

MPEG2

MPEG2

No

No

No

Advanced

Advanced

Advanced

O.I.S.

O.I.S.

O.I.S.

No

No

No

Pure Color Engine

Pure Color Engine

Pure Color Engine

Yes

Yes

Yes

50x

42x

42x

No

No

No

VGA

VGA

VGA

mini DV Tape

DV

Yes

O.I.S.

Yes

Advanced

Pure Color Engine

No

10x

No

3.1 MEGA

mini DV Tape

DV

No

Advanced

O.I.S.

No

Pure Color Engine

No

42x

No

No

With One-Touch Navigation, just press the center of the joystick to

Simultaneous Motion-Image and Still Picture Recording

2.1 MEGA

2.1 MEGA

2.1 MEGA

No

No

No

No

No

No

1.2 MEGA

No

display an operating menu. The operations you use most often are right on the monitor, so it's easy to change settings or operate the camera without looking away from your subject.

Operation Icon Examples (HS9)

HDD Recording Mode

Ease and Versatility

Waterproof

Shockproof

No

No

No

No

No

No

5 feet

Water

Resistance

 

4 feet

4 feet

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Backlight Compensation

FadeIN/FadeOUT

 

 

Help Mode

Soft Skin Mode

HS9

Mode Dial

Card Recording Mode

Playback Mode

Dustproof

LCD

No

2.7" Wide

No

2.7" Wide

No

2.7" Wide

Yes

No

2.7" Wide

2.7" Wide

No

2.7" Wide

No

No

2.7" Wide

2.7" Wide

No

2.7" Wide

No

2.7" Wide

No

2.7" Wide

Contrast Mode

MagicPix

*Icon display varies depending on the model.

Just turn the dial and you're ready to shoot or to view the images afterward. Rotate the dial with your fingertip to select the icon that corresponds to the mode you want.

Power LCD

Wide Viewing Angle LCD

Face Detection

Yes (Extra)

Yes

Yes

Yes (Extra)

Yes

Yes

Yes (Extra)

Yes

No

Yes (Extra)

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes (Extra)

No

No

Yes (Plus)

Yes (Plus)

No

No

No

No

No No

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Power LCD

 

 

 

 

 

S10P1

 

GS320

 

 

An LCD that's easy to see - indoors or out

 

 

 

Power LCD Extra

 

SD9

 

HS9

 

SX5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SW20

 

S7

 

 

Power LCD

 

 

 

 

 

H60

H40

 

 

 

 

 

Power LCD Plus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simply press the Power LCD button and the LCD becomes brighter, making it easier to see outdoors or in other bright locations.

Power LCD Extra

Power LCD Extra lets you adjust the LCD brightness in two steps by simply pressing the Power LCD button. Plus 1 mode increases brightness by 80% for easy outdoor viewing, and Plus 2 mode emphasizes contrast when shooting in strong sunlight conditions such as when skiing or at the beach.

Power LCD Extra Off

Power LCD Extra +1 mode

Power LCD Extra +2 mode

Give your subjects smoother looking skin

ALL

Soft Skin Detail

When this function detects skin tones, it softens the focus in that area. This has a skin beautifying effect, which makes wrinkles and lines appear less noticeable. When turned on, this function makes blemishes and moles look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin.

Soft Skin Mode ON

Soft Skin Mode OFF

Capture crisp, vivid images, even in low lighting

ALL

MagicPix®

Intelligent Shooting Guide/ Selection Playback

World Timer

Pre-Rec Function

Intelligent Contrast Control

One-Touch Navigation Built-in Flash

MagicPix®

Built-in LED Light

Soft Skin Mode

Tele Macro

AGS

Quick Start

Burst Shooting

Lens Cover

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

50cm

Yes

0.6 sec

2.1Mega (24 fps)

Auto

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

50cm

Yes

0.6 sec

2.1Mega (24 fps)

Auto

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

50 cm

Yes

1.7sec

(Effective in Card Recording mode)

No

Auto

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

0.6 sec

1.7 sec

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

0.6 sec

No

Manual

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

2.1 sec

2.1 sec

No

No

Manual

Manual

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

1.7 sec

No

Manual

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

50cm

Yes

1.7 sec

No

Lens Cap

No

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Manual

Power LCD Plus

You can set the LCD to any of five brightness levels for optimal viewing in a variety of lighting

conditions. When shooting outdoors on a sunny day, make the LCD brighter.

Normal

(outdoor)

Level +2

When shooting indoors, lower it. This not only makes the LCD easier to see, it's also easier on your eyes.

Normal

(indoor)

Level -2

Leave the light off. MagicPix® gives you images with color even in dim lighting (1 lux). Light from the LCD is gentle and easy on the eyes, so you can snap shots of sleeping children without waking them up.

MagicPix® OFF

MagicPix® ON

Accessory Shoe

No

No

Hot

No

No

No

No

No

No

Cold

No

Networking

One Touch DVD Copying

Yes *1

Yes *1

Yes *2

Yes *1

No

Yes *1

Yes *1

Yes *1

No

No

No

(USB Host)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB2.0

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

High Speed

Full-Speed

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

Mode

 

SDHC/SD Memory Card

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Compatible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PictBridge Compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

DV IN/OUT

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Analog OUT

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1 When using a DVD burner (VW-BN1), data from an SDHC/SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD disc. *2 Data from an SDHC/SD Memory Card can be copied to an 8-cm DVD disc entirely within the SX5 itself.

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Panasonic HDC-SX5, SDR-H40, PV-GS90, SDR-S7, SDR-SW20, VDR-D50 specifications High-zoomed pictures

SDR-H40, PV-GS90, VDR-D50, HDC-SX5, SDR-S7 specifications

Panasonic has established itself as a prominent player in the camcorder market with its diverse range of products catering to both amateur and professional videographers. Among their offerings, the Panasonic SDR-S7, SDR-SW20, HDC-SX5, VDR-D50, and PV-GS90 stand out for their unique features, technologies, and characteristics.

The Panasonic SDR-S7 is a compact, lightweight camcorder designed for ease of use. It features an SD/SDHC memory card slot, allowing for expandable storage. With a 34x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, it delivers impressive video quality. The camcorder incorporates Panasonic's advanced image stabilization technology, ensuring smooth footage even during movement. Its user-friendly interface appeals to casual users looking to capture everyday moments.

Next, the Panasonic SDR-SW20 takes durability to the next level with its rugged design. This camcorder is water-resistant, shock-resistant, and dust-proof, making it an ideal option for outdoor adventures. It offers a 10x optical zoom and features a 2.7-inch screen, allowing for easy playback of recorded footage. This model is perfect for users who enjoy shooting in various weather conditions and rugged environments.

For those seeking high-definition video, the Panasonic HDC-SX5 offers remarkable capabilities. With its Full HD recording at 1920x1080p and a 12x optical zoom lens, it ensures stunning picture clarity. The HDC-SX5 also features 5.1-channel surround sound, adding depth to the audio experience. Its advanced image sensor and optical image stabilization technology allow for impressive low-light performance, making it suitable for a range of shooting scenarios.

The Panasonic VDR-D50 is a DVD camcorder that combines portability with convenience. It records video directly onto standard 8cm DVDs, which can be played in most DVD players. It features a 30x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, and supports both video and still image capture. The VDR-D50 is an excellent choice for users who prefer the simplicity of DVD recording without the need for additional storage solutions.

Lastly, the Panasonic PV-GS90 resonates with users looking for a reliable MiniDV camcorder. It features a Compact Zoom Lens with 48x optical zoom, providing flexibility in capturing distant subjects. The camcorder supports a 2.7-inch color LCD screen for intuitive operation and playback. Its digital image stabilization works effectively to minimize the effects of camera shake, ensuring smoother video recordings.

Overall, these Panasonic camcorders offer a range of features and technologies tailored for different needs, whether for casual use, outdoor adventures, or professional-grade video recording. Each model presents unique characteristics that highlight Panasonic's commitment to quality and innovation in the camcorder market.