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HD Camcorder HC-V720/HC-V720M/HC-V710

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HC-V720/HC-V720M/HC-V710

Specifications

HC-V720 / V720M / V710
  NTSC PAL
SENSOR SECTION
Image Sensor 1/2.33" High Sensitivity MOS Sensor 1/2.33-type High Sensitivity MOS Sensor (For Europe)
1/2.33" High Sensitivity MOS Sensor (For Asia)
Total Pixels 17.52 megapixels 17.52 megapixels
Effective Pixles Motion Image 4.14 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF) 4.14 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF)
Still Image 3.24 megapixels [3:2]
4.14 megapixels [16:9]
3.24 megapixels [4:3]
3.24 megapixels [3:2]
4.14 megapixels [16:9]
3.24 megapixels [4:3]
LENS SECTION
F Value F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.5 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.5 (TELE)
Optical Zoom 21 x 21 x
Focal Length 2.82 - 59.2 mm 2.82 - 59.2 mm
35 mm Film
Camera
Equivalent
Motion Image 28.0 - 729.6 mm [16:9] 28.0 - 729.6 mm [16:9]
Still Image 33.2 - 697.6 mm [3:2],
28.0 - 729.6 mm [16:9],
33.9 - 712.6 mm [4:3]
33.2 - 697.6 mm [3:2],
28.0 - 729.6 mm [16:9],
33.9 - 712.6 mm [4:3]
Filter Diameter 46 mm 46 mm
CAMERA SECTION
Standard Illumination 1400 lx 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination 3 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30),
1 lx (Color Night Rec)
3 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/25),
1 lx (Colour Night View)
Focus Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Zoom Intelligent Zoom OFF 26 x 26 x
Intelligent Zoom ON 50 x 50 x
Digital Zoom 60 x / 1500 x
(The maximum value of zoom magnification)
60 x / 1500 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 [60i / 60p]
Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 - 1/8000
Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 - 1/8000
[50i / 50p]
Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/25 - 1/8000
Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/50 - 1/8000
Still Image 1/2 - 1/2000 1/2 - 1/2000
Iris Auto / Manual Auto / Manual
Image Stabilizer HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function
Creative Control Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec
RECORDING SECTION
Recording Media V720: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card V720/V710: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
V720M: Built-in memory (16GB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Recording Format [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
[iFrame] MP4
[AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive
[iFrame] MP4
Compression Method MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264
Recording/ Playback Mode 1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
iFrame (28Mbps / VBR),  (960 x 540)
1080/50p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
iFrame (28Mbps / VBR),  (960 x 540)
Thumbnail Display 20 thumbnails / page,
9 thumbnails / page,
1 thumbnail / page
20 thumbnails / page,
9 thumbnails / page,
1 thumbnail / page
Audio Recording System 1080/60p, PH, HA, HG, HE: Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch)
iFrame: AAC (2ch)
1080/50p, PH, HA, HG, HE: Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch)
iFrame: AAC (2ch)
Microphone 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone
Speaker Dynamic type Dynamic type
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Image Size Still Image 20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 9.4 megapixels (4096 x 2304),  2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
15.1 megapixels (4752 x 3168), 8.0 megapixels (3456 x 2304), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152) [3:2]
15.1 megapixels (4480 x 3360), 5.8 megapixels (2784 x 2088), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) [4:3]
20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 9.4 megapixels (4096 x 2304),  2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
15.1 megapixels (4752 x 3168), 8.0 megapixels (3456 x 2304), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152) [3:2]
15.1 megapixels (4480 x 3360), 5.8 megapixels (2784 x 2088), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) [4:3]
Simultaneous Recording 9.4 megapixels (4096 x 2304),  2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9] 9.4 megapixels (4096 x 2304),  2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) [16:9]
Flash Yes Yes
GENERAL SECTION
Power Supply 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor) 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption Max. 6.7W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging) Max. 6.7W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 60.1 x 69.3 x 124.4 [mm]  (2.366 x 2.728 x 4.898 [inch]) Approx. 60.1 x 69.3 x 124.4 [mm]  (2.366 x 2.728 x 4.898 [inch])
Weight (w/o battery and SD card) V720: Approx. 277g (0.611 lb) V720: Approx. 277g (0.611 lb)
V720M: Approx. 278g (0.613 lb)
V710: Approx. 273g (0.602 lb)
LCD Monitor 3.0" Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) 7.5 cm (3.0") Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) (For Europe)
3.0" Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) (For Asia)
Interface AV Yes Yes
HDMI Yes (mini) Yes (mini)
Microphones (stereo mini) Yes Yes
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 2.0 Hi-Speed
USB charge Yes Yes
LED Video Light Yes Yes
Accessory Shoe Yes (cold) Yes (cold)
On-Screen Display Language Language Menu Language Menu
Wi-Fi
Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n

V720 / V720M: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
V710: -
Frequency 2.4GHz band V720 / V720M: 2.4GHz band
V710: -
NFC Yes V720 / V720M: Yes
V710: -
STANDARD ACCESSORY
AC Adaptor Yes Yes
AC Cable Yes Yes
DC Cable Included AC adaptor Included AC adaptor
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (1,940 mAh) Yes (1,940 mAh)
HDMI Cable Yes (mini) Yes (mini)
Shoe adaptor Yes Yes
USB Cable Yes Yes
Bandled Software HD Writer AE 5.0 HD Writer AE 5.0

As of January 7, 2013

Motion Image Recording Time (Approx.)
  Image Quality
1080/60p**
(28 Mbps)
PH
(24 Mbps)
HA
(17 Mbps)
HG
(13 Mbps)
HE
(5 Mbps)
iFrame
Built-in Memory 16 GB* (V720M) 1 h 20 min 1 h 30 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 6 h 40 min 1 h 20 min
SDXC/SDHC 64 GB* 5 h 20 min 6 h 8 h 30 min 11 h 27 h 30 min 5 h 20 min
32 GB* 2 h 40 min 3 h 4 h 10 min 5 h 30 min 13 h 40 min 2 h 40 min
16 GB* 1 h 20 min 1 h 30 min 2 h 2 h 40 min 6 h 40 min 1 h 20 min
8 GB* 40 min 45 min 1 h 1 h 20 min 3 h 20 min 40 min
4 GB* 19 min 21 min 30 min 40 min 1 h 30 min 19 min

• 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.

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.)
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in
Memory
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card
16 GB* 64 GB* 32 GB* 16 GB* 8 GB* 4 GB*
2D Image 4480 x 3360 pixels
(4:3) 15.1 M
1700 7000 3600 1700 850 400
2784 x 2088 pixels
(4:3) 5.8 M
4100 16500 8000 4100 2000 1000
640 x 480 pixels
(4:3) 0.3 M
117000 475000 235000 117000 58000 28000
4752 x 3168 pixels
(3:2) 15.1 M
1700 7000 3600 1700 850 400
3456 x 2304 pixels
(3:2) 8 M
3100 12500 6000 3100 1500 750
1728 x 1152 pixels
(3:2) 2 M
8500 36000 18000 8500 4400 2200
6016 x 3384 pixels
(16:9) 20.4 M
1300 5000 2700 1300 650 300
4096 x 2304 pixels
(16:9) 9.4 M
2700 10500 5000 2700 1300 650
1920 x 1080 pixels
(16:9) 2.1 M
12500 52000 25000 12500 6000 3200
In Motion Images Shooting Mode
Image Quality Capacity
Built-in
Memory
SDXC/SDHC Memory Card
16 GB*
(V720M)
64 GB* 32 GB* 16 GB* 8 GB* 4 GB*
2D Image 4096 x 2304 pixels
(16:9) 9.4 M
2700 10500 5000 2700 1300 650
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 PH mode HA mode HG mode HE mode iFrame
VW-
VBT190
V720 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 40 min
Actual
Recording Time*
45 min 45 min 45 min 45 min 45 min 50 min
VW-
VBT380
V720 SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
3 h 5 min 3 h 10 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 15 min 3 h 30 min
Actual
Recording Time*
1 h 35 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 50 min
Battery Life (Approx.) 2D Recording [PAL]
  1080/50p PH mode HA mode HG mode HE mode iFrame
VW-
VBT190
V720M/
V720/
V710
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
1 h 30 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 45 min
Actual
Recording Time*
45 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 55 min
VW-
VBT380
V720M/
V720/
V710
SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card
Continuous
Recording Time
3 h 15 min 3 h 25 min 3 h 25 min 3 h 30 min 3 h 30 min 3 h 50 min
Actual
Recording Time*
1 h 40 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 55 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.