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HD Camcorder HC-V210/HC-V210M

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HC-V210/HC-V210M

Specifications

HC-V210 / V210M
  NTSC PAL
SENSOR SECTION
Image Sensor 1/5.8" BSI MOS Sensor 1/5.8-type BSI MOS Sensor (For Europe)
1/5.8" BSI MOS Sensor (For Asia)
Total Pixels 2.51megapixels 2.51 megapixels
Effective Pixles Motion Image 2.20 megapixels [16:9] 2.20 megapixels [16:9]
Still Image 2.20 megapixels [16:9]
2.20 megapixels [16:9]
LENS SECTION
F Value F1.8(WIDE) / F4.2 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE) / F4.2 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 38x 38x
Focal Length 2.35 - 89.3 mm 2.35 - 89.3 mm
35 mm Film
Camera
Equivalent
Motion Image 32.3 - 1365 mm [16:9] 32.3 - 1365 mm [16:9]
Still Image 32.3 - 1365 mm [16:9] 32.3 - 1365 mm [16:9]
Lens Brand Panasonic Lens Panasonic Lens
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination 1400 lx 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 4 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30),
1 lx (Color Night Rec.)
4 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/25),
1 lx (Colour Night View)
Focus Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Zoom Intelligent Zoom OFF 42 x 42x
Intelligent Zoom ON 72 x 72x
Digital Zoom 100 x / 2500 x
(The maximum value of zoom magnification)
100x / 2500 x
(The maximum value of zoom magnification)
White Balance Auto / Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set Auto/ Indoor1 / Indoor2 / Sunny / Cloudy / White set
Shutter Speed Motion Image [60p / 60i]
Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30  -1/8000
Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 - 1/8000
[50p/ 50i]
Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/25  -1/8000
Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/50 - 1/8000
Iris Auto / Manual Auto/ Manual
Image Stabilizer POWER O.I.S.+ with Active Mode POWER O.I.S.+with Active Mode
RECORDING SECTION
Recording Media V210: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
V210M: Built-in Memory (16GB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
V210: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
V210M: Built-in Memory (16GB) SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Recording Format [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
[iFrame] [MP4] MP4
[AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
[iFrame] [MP4] MP4
Compression Method MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording/ Playback Mode 1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR),  (1920 x1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
iFrame (28Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540)
MP4 (1.5Mbps / VBR), (640 x 360)
1080/50p (28Mbps/ VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR),  (1920 x1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
iFrame (28Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540)
MP4 (1.5Mbps / VBR), (640 x 360)
Thumbnail Display 20 thumbnails / page,
9 thumbnails / page,
1 thumbnail / page
20thumbnails / page,
9 thumbnails / page,
1 thumbnail / page
Audio Recording System 1080/60p, HA, HG, HE: Dolby Digital (2ch)
iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch)
1080/ 50p, HA,HG, HE: Dolby Digital (2ch)
iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch)
Microphone 2ch Stereo 2ch Stereo
Speaker Dynamic type Dynamic type
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Image Size  [16:9] 10 megapixels (4224 x 2376),
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
[16:9] 10megapixels (4224 x 2376),
2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
GENERAL SECTION
Power Supply 3.6V(Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor) 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (ACAdaptor)
Power Consumption Max.3.7W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging) Max. 3.7W (Recording) / Max.7.7W (Charging)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 53 x 60 x 114 mm
(2.087 x 2.362 x 4.488 inch)
Approx. 53 x 60x 114 mm
(2.087 x 2.362 x 4.488 inch)
Weight (w/o battery and SD card) V210: Approx. 184g (0.406lb)
V210M: Approx. 185g (0.408lb)
V210: Approx.184g (0.406lb)
V210M: Approx. 185g (0.408lb)
LCD Monitor 2.7" Wide LCD monitor (230,400 dots) 6.7 cm (2.7") Wide LCD monitor (230,400 dots) (For Europe)
2.7" Wide LCD monitor (230,400 dots) (For Asia)
Interface AV Yes Yes
HDMI Yes (mini) Yes (mini)
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB Charge Yes Yes
On-Screen Display Language Language Menu Language Menu
STANDARD ACCESSORY
AC Adaptor Yes Yes
AC Cable Yes Yes
DC Cable Included AC adaptor Included ACadaptor
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (1,940 mAh) Yes (1,940 mAh)
HDMI Cable Yes(mini) Yes (mini)
USB Cable Yes Yes
Bandled Software HD Writer LE 2.0 HD Writer LE 2.0

As of January 7, 2013

Motion Image Recording Time (Approx.)
  Image Quality
1080/60p**
(28 Mbps)
HA
(17 Mbps)
HG
(13 Mbps)
HE
(5 Mbps)
iFrame MP4
Built-in Memory 16 GB* (V210M) 1 h 20 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 6 h 40 min 1 h 20 min 21 h
SDXC/SDHC 64 GB* 5 h 20 min 8 h 30 min 11 h 27 h 30 min 5 h 20 min 84 h
32 GB* 2 h 40 min 4 h 10 min 5 h 30 min 13 h 40 min 2 h 40 min 42 h
16 GB* 1 h 20 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 6 h 40 min 1 h 20 min 21 h
8 GB* 40 min 1 h 1 h 20 min 3 h 20 min 40 min 10 h
4 GB* 19 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 19 min 5 h

• These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
• We recommend using SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards conforming to class 4 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording.
• Please confirm the latest information about SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website.
Camcorder Information (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam/index.html

* 1 GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.
** 1080/50p for PAL area.

In Motion Images Shooting Mode
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in
Memory
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card
16 GB*
(V210M)
64 GB* 32 GB* 16 GB* 8 GB* 4 GB*
2D Image 4224 x 2376 pixels
(16:9) 10 M
2900 11500 5500 2900 1400 700
1920 x 1080 pixels
(16:9) 2.1 M
12500 52000 25000 12500 6000 3200

• These figure vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
* 1 GB means 1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less.

Battery Life (Approx.) 2D Recording [NTSC]
  1080/60p HA mode HG mode HE mode iFrame MP4
VW-
VBT190
V210M/
V210
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
2 h 2 h 10 min 2 h 15 min 2 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 2 h 35 min
Actual
Recording Time*
1 h 1 h 5 min 1 h 10 min 1 h 10 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min
VW-
VBT380
V210M/
V210
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
4 h 10 min 4 h 30 min 4 h 30 min 4 h 35 min 5 h 10 min 5 h 20 min
Actual
Recording Time*
2 h 10 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 45 min
Battery Life (Approx.) 2D Recording [PAL]
  1080/50p HA mode HG mode HE mode iFrame MP4
VW-
VBT190
V210M/
V210
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
2 h 20 min 2 h 25 min 2 h 30 min 2 h 30 min 2 h 55 min 3 h 00 min
Actual
Recording Time*
1 h 10 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min
VW-
VBT380
V210M/
V210
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
4 h 40 min 5 h 5 h 5 h 5 min 5 h 50 min 6 h
Actual
Recording Time*
2 h 25 min 2 h 35 min 2 h 35 min 2 h 35 min 3 h 3 h 5 min

* The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever etc.

• Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• All monitor and TV pictures are simulated.