| Hi Definition Zoom | 10x |
Digital Zoom Digital Zoom(for Camcorders) Through the use of digital technology, the zoom ratio on select Panasonic camcorders can be increased to an amazing 700:1 or greater, depending on the model. After the highest optical zoom setting is reached, the digital zoom automatically takes over, magnifying the image by blowing up the pixels to give you an incredibly close shot.
(for Digital Cameras) A feature found in many digital cameras that takes a portion of the image's data and displays it at full size, producing an enlargement (magnification) of the original image, similar to the effect of using a telephoto lens. This process, however, is different from the magnification produced using the camera's optical zoom, and the stronger the digital zoom, the more the image will degrade.
| 700x |
| Mini DV Format | Yes |
| Mega Still Pictures (Interpolation) | Yes |
| Color LCD Monitor | 2.5 in. |
| Viewfinder | B/W |
i.LINK i.LINKUsing the IEEE 1394 Interface, you can connect your Panasonic Digital Camcorder to your personal computer for advanced editing and viewing purposes. Or, use this exceptional digital technology to connect your camcorder to similarly equipped camcorders, allowing you to produce duplicate copies of your personal recordings without any loss in picture quality.
(IEEE 1394) (Interface cable optional) | Yes |
PHOTOVU LINK PHOTOVU LINKThis convenient feature allows you to link the camcorder to your computer by using a USB or RS-232C cable, (depending on the model). Then, you can easily transfer still images captured on the Mini DV tape to your computer for use in email or printed documents. (RS-232C serial connection is available on the PV-DV53 and PV-DV103. Serial cable and software not included).
(RS-232C Serial Connection) | No |
PHOTOVU LINK PHOTOVU LINKThis convenient feature allows you to link the camcorder to your computer by using a USB or RS-232C cable, (depending on the model). Then, you can easily transfer still images captured on the Mini DV tape to your computer for use in email or printed documents. (RS-232C serial connection is available on the PV-DV53 and PV-DV103. Serial cable and software not included).
(USB Connection) | Yes |
CARD LINK CARD LINKThanks to the SD Memory card slot, you can use an SD memory card to save and transfer your images to a PC. Plus, you can even create your own images on the computer and transfer them back to the memory card in the camcorder. An SD memory card is even included with all Card Link models.
| Slot Only |
| Yes |
| Mega Optical Image Stabilizer | No |
Electronic Image Stabilization Electronic Image StabilizationDigital EIS compensates for unintentional hand and camcorder movement to help stabilize your recordings. This remarkable feature even reduces jitter when recording as a passenger in a car or while walking. And, with Dual D-EIS, you can even use EIS in the playback mode to help reduce jitter in previously recorded video.
| Dual (Rec/Play) |
PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still CameraIn addition to normal camcorder operation, select camcorders feature a PhotoShot Built-in Digital Still Camera. The still pictures taken while using this feature may be stored on an SD memory card. To transfer these still pictures to your computer for use in e-mail or printed documents, you can use the included PC connection cable. Or, simply remove the optional memory card from the camcorder, place the card into a PC adaptor for SD card or an SD USB Reader/Writer. You can even use these still images to create your own slide show by recording them to the videotape in the camcorder.
| Yes |
| Image Size (Normal/Fine) | 640x480/1280x960 |
| Compression Still Format | JPEG |
| Image Capacity | No |
| Built-in Pop-up Flash (for built-in digital camera) | No |
Progressive PhotoShot Mode Progressive PhotoShot ModeThis feature helps to eliminate fuzziness by capturing the image data of a singular moment and then temporarily storing the event in two separate field memories. The two images of the exact same moment are then combined, with no time lag, producing images that are better quality than standard recorded stills.
| Tape Only |
| Yes |
| Web (camera) | Yes |
Built-in SD Drive Built-in SD DriveThanks to the SD memory card slot, on select models, you can actually use your camcorder as an external SD storage drive. Using the included USB cable, you can transfer photos, data files or even motion images back and forth between the camcorder and your PC.
| Yes |
| No |
MagicVu IR Filter MagicVu IR FilterThis amazing feature allows you to record in total darkness with incredible detail. With the use of infrared technology, you can record objects in total darkness up to approximately 10 feet away. Images record in your choice of black and white, blue or green.
(0 lux) (recording in no light) | No |
| Yes |
| Built-in Light | Yes |
| MPEG4 Movie Messenger System | Yes |
MPEG4 Movie Recording MPEG4 Movie RecordingGo ahead and share your favorite moments with family and friends. It's easy with MPEG4 Movie Recording. The high compression MPEG4 format lets you record moving images that can be used on the Internet or as e-mail attachments. And you can choose from three recording modes: SuperFine, Fine or Normal depending on your needs. You can even record your movies to an SD memory card for added convenience.
| No |
| ArcSoft Software Suite (4 titles) | No |
| Manual Focus Ring | No |
| IR Remote Control | No |
| High Speed Shutter (Auto, 1/60 - 1/8,000) | Yes |
| Yes |
Leica Dicomar Lens Leica Dicomar LensThe exquisite 7-element, multi-coated lens preserves your videos and stills with a high level of detail and subtlety that produce truly moving images. Boasting such refinements as a 2-stage neutral density filter, for aperture independent adjustment, you'll notice remarkably crisp, true-to-life color that have become hallmarks of Leica Dicomar optics.
| No |
| CCD | 1/4", 680K |
Digital Effects Digital EffectsNow you can add exciting digital effects in both the Recording and Playback modes to make your videos really come to life. Digital Zoom (Playback): Enlarges the center of the playback image by 2x Digital Mirror (Record and Playback): Creates a mirror like symmetrical image Strobe (Record and Playback): Digitally freezes a series of images Mosaic (Record and Playback): Turns the image into a mosaic pattern Slim (Record and Playback): The image expands vertically Stretch (Record and Playback): The image expands horizontally Trail (Record and Playback): Forms multiple impressions of all images in motion, which gradually fade-out as the motion comes to a halt, creating a trail effect Monotone (Playback): The image plays back in black and white Sepia (Playback): Creates the impression of antiquity by applying a sepia tone
(Record & Playback) | Yes |
Cinema Mode Cinema Mode(for Digital Camcorders) All Panasonic Digital Palmcorder® Camcorders have the ability to record video in wide screen mode, giving you a 16:9 aspect ratio that's the same as a movie screen. When played back on a television the result is dramatic looking cinema-like movies at home.
(for DVD Players) Lessens glare, providing colors that are more cinema-like, and picture resolution that is gentler to the eyes. It also improves the visibility of details in dark scenes by automatically adjusting picture contrast, and helps to suppress color smearing as well.
| Yes |
| 5-Mode Program AE (Auto Exposure) | Yes |
| Audio | Yes |
| Wind Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Yes |
| Yes |
| Focus (Auto/Manual) | Yes |
| Self Record | Yes |
| SP/LP Record Mode | Yes |
| Multi-Screen | Yes |
| Audio Dubbing (SP Only) | Yes |
| Battery & Tape Indicators | Yes |
| Audio/Video Out | Yes |
| S-Video Out | No |
| S-Video In | No |
| External Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Unit Size (HxWxD in inches) | 3.5 x 2.9 x 7.1 |
| Weight (lbs.) | 1.28 |
| Yes |