Panasonic HDC-SX5 User Manual

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Executive Offices: One Panasonic Way,
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[phone]

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Panasonic Customer Service

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Carolina, PR 00985
[phone]

2008 Camcorders PRELIMINARY

Design and specifications subject to change
without notice.

•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specications are subject to change without notice. •All monitor and TV pictures are
simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some countries. •1GB=1 billion bytes. Usable capacity will be less. •You are not allowed to reproduce (copy),
or transfer to a network, any part of the software applications supplied with this product for commercial purposes without written authorization. •Panasonic
will in no way be liable for any damages sustained directly or indirectly from the use of this product or from any trouble occurring therein. •Panasonic
will also in no way be liable for any losses of data caused by this product. •The SDHC logo is a trademark. •The SD logo is a trademark. • Microsoft®,
Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.•Leica is a
registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. •Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted
with permission from Microsoft Corporation. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are generally the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •Microsoft®, Windows®, and NetMeeting® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

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At Panasonic, we’re committed to better

understanding the way people live, work and play.

We never stop trying to increase our knowledge

of the ways in which technology can improve

Ideas like our 3CCD camcorders, which handle

color the same way as our professional broadcast

cameras, for rich vivid images. And our new HD

camcorders, which capture precious moments

in the stunning brilliance of High Definition video,

with the remarkable convenience of recording on

an attached hard drive or a SD memory card. At

Panasonic you’ll find smart ideas for every room,

every need, everyday, and everyone.

people’s lives. The insights we gain from these

efforts make it possible to continually transform

ideas into products that make our customer’s

lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive

and more secure.

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Capture All the Beauty in Every Scene. The Panasonic Camcorder Line-up.

For Scenes You'll Want to Enjoy Forever

Enjoy Longer Non-Stop Shooting Fun

STANDARD DEFINITION

MPEG2

SD9

SD Card

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included. *1 For 3CCD camcorders complying with AVCHD standards, as of January 6, 2008.

HS9

HDD + SD Card Hybrid!

60GB

HDD

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

SX5

8-cm

+ SD Card Hybrid!

DVD

•SD/SDHC Memory Card and DVD disc are not included.

World's smallest and lightest*1 HD model
Record high-defi nition images onto a convenient SD card

2.7" Wide Viewing

*Progressive 1080/24p

Hybrid HD model with 60GB hard disk holds up to 23 hours*
Record high-defi nition images onto an SD card or hard disk

*Progressive 1080/24p

Angle LCD

2.7" Wide Viewing
Angle LCD

0.6 sec

Quick Start

0.6 sec

Quick Start

2

Hybrid HD model with super-high capacity
Record high-defi nition images onto an SD card or 8-cm DVD disk

10x

Optical Zoom

Easy Copying from SD Card to

8-cm DVD Disc Inside the Camera

2.7 Wide Viewing
Angle LCD

10x

Optical Zoom

Easy Copying and

Playback with the BN1

of recording

10x

Optical Zoom

Easy Copying and

Playback with the BN1

*2 In HE mode

1.7 sec

Quick Start

STANDARD DEFINITION

MPEG2

SW20

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

Bring the Fun of Shooting Video Everywhere You Go

*1 *2

-Silver -Red

SD Card

An SD card model that is tough, waterproof and shockproof,
with full card convenience

Waterproof

up to 5 feet

0.6 sec

Quick Start

3

*

Easy Copying to DVD

Disc with the BN1

Shockproof

up to 4 feet

4

*

Dustproof

2.7" Wide LCD

5

*

10x

Optical Zoom

MPEG 2

(DVD Quality)

H60

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

H40

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

HDD + SD Card Hybrid!

60GB

HDD

HDD + SD Card Hybrid!

40GB

HDD

60GB hard disk model lets you keep on shooting with up to 54 hours* of recording time,
plus 50x zoom power with image stabilization

50x

Optical Zoom

One-Touch DVD

Copying

2.7" Wide LCD

2.1 sec

Quick Start

* In LP mode

40GB hard disk model for extended shooting fun with up to 36 hours* of recording time,
plus 42x zoom power and image stabilization

42x

Optical Zoom

One-Touch DVD

Copying

2.7" Wide LCD

2.1 sec

Quick Start

* In LP mode

STANDARD DEFINITION

Easy to Shoot, Easy to View, Easy to Enjoy

D50

8-cm DVD

•SD/SDHC Memory Card and DVD disc are not included.

*6

SD Card

Still Only

DVD model with powerful 42x zoom and image stabilization

42x

Optical Zoom

2.7" Wide LCD

MPEG2

STANDARD DEFINITION

Have More Fun with the Videos You've Already Made

S10P1

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

S7

•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

*1 Optional *2 Usable capacity will be less. *3 IEC60529 IPX8 *4 MIL-STD-810F METHOD 516.5 SHOCK *5 IEC60529 IP5X *6 Waterproof and dustproof characteristics have been evaluated by TUV Rheinland.

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*7 IEC60529/EN60529 IPX4 Splash proof

SD Card

SD Card

-Silver -Black

For active fun - a water-resistant and
shockproof SD card model

7

*

Shockproof

up to 4 feet

MPEG 2

(DVD Quality)

4

*

10x

Optical Zoom

1.7 sec

Quick Start

Water-

Resistance

2.7" Wide LCD

A stylish, smart SD card model you'll want to take everywhere

10x

Optical Zoom

MPEG 2

(DVD Quality)

0.6 sec

Quick Start

One-Touch

DVD Copying

2.7" Wide LCD

GS320

miniDV Tape

•SD/SDHC Memory Card and miniDV tape are not included.

GS90

miniDV Tape

•miniDV tape is not included.

SD Card

Still Only

DV tape model that captures beautiful 3CCD images

10x

Optical Zoom

3.1M Still Picture
Recording

2.7" Wide LCD

1.7 sec

Quick Start

DV tape model with 42x zoom power and image stabilization

42x

Optical Zoom

2.7" Wide LCDLED Video Light

1.7 sec

Quick Start

*Progressive 1080/24p

The remarkable clarity and detail of full-HD

progressive* images give you the gift of beautiful

memories you'll enjoy forever

The most precious scenes in life – those you want to enjoy again and again – deserve the beauty only a full-HD camcorder
can provide. Whether it's a glorious sunset that lights up the sky, a bunch of balloons that fi ll the air with dancing color, or
a perfect moment refl ected in your little girl's face, you want a camcorder that captures all the beauty in clear, vivid detail.
With their full-HD 1920 x 1080 progressive images, Panasonic HD camcorders give you the beauty of today's most advanced
technology. Whether you choose an SD card model or hard disk drive model, you can count on beautiful memories that will

remain fresh forever.

*Progressive scanning refers to the 1080/24p (24 pictures per second) recording format.

HDC-

HS9

HDC-

SD9

High Defi nition – A Future of Beautiful Memories

High Defi nition vs. Standard Defi nition: What's the Difference?

HD images contain 6 times as much information as

standard images. HDTV has 1,080 horizontal scan

lines, SDTV has 480. That translates into much higher

resolution and much fi ner detail. With HD images on an

HDTV, pictures are so clear and sharp that you can see

textures. The shift in the industry from SDTV to HDTV is

well under way. For shooting once-in-a-lifetime scenes

that you want to capture in full beauty and enjoy forever,

an HD camcorder is the best choice.

• AVCHD is a n ew standar d for recordi ng HD signal s onto memor y cards, DV D discs, an d hard disks. I t uses the H.2 64 standa rd to achieve m ore than twi ce the
compr essi on of conv entional MPEG 2 and MPEG4 st andar ds. • AVCHD motio n images reco rded on to an SD Memor y Card o r a DVD di sc cann ot be played from
a devic e that do es not su ppor t the AVCHD stan dard. • Do not in sert a d isc con taini ng AVCHD -recorded i mage s into a dev ice that does no t suppo rt th e AVCHD
stand ard. The dis c cannot be pl ayed on such a de vice, and it m ay not be possi ble to remove t he disc once in serted.

*In HG (high image quality) mode. 1920 x 1080 full-HD recording with a Panasonic home-use camcorder refers to recording with 1,920 pixels in the horizontal direction and 1,080 pixels in the vertical direction.

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Standard Defi nition

High Defi nition

Each strand of hair and individual eyelash
is captured in clear, distinct detail.

Simply Breathtaking: Full-HD 1920 x 1080 Progressive* Images

Why Is the Image Quality So Much Better?

Panasonic full-HD camcorders record horizontal pixels

at an HD resolution of up to 1,920 pixels, which results

in a total of around 2,070,000 pixels. Panasonic full-HD

camcorders use progressive scanning, which provides

twice as much data per picture as conventional interlace

scanning. This means you get images with exceptional

resolution and detail. The 1080/24p format used by

Panasonic full-HD camcorders lets you capture scenes

with a rich, fi lm-like quality. Add it up and you can see why

Panasonic full-HD camcorders, with their full-HD 1920 x

1080 progressive* recording, take visual expression a leap

ahead.

<See page 10 for details.>

Progressive Scanning

Reproduces all of the image data in a single picture.
Patterns in fabric are crisp and clear, with no color bleeding.

Interlace Scanning

Only half of the image data is reproduced in each picture. Fabric patterns run together, and fl ickering appears.

*Progressive scanning refers to the 1080/24p (24 pictures per second) recording format.

HIGH DEFINITION

In

HE m

ode.

ode.

Pick up the world's smallest and lightest*
3CCD full-HD camcorder –

The 60GB hard disk holds a full 23 hours* of memories
When it comes to beauty, the 3CCD camera system

SD Card

and enjoy a world of beauty

*For 3CCD camcorders complying with AVCHD standards, as of January 6, 2008. *In HE mode.

Full-HD Camcorder

*1*2

makes a world of difference

HS9SD9

HDD/SD Hybrid

Full-HD Camcorder

60

GB

HDD

*1*2

HDC-HS9

HDC-SD9

HDD + SD Card Hybrid

Optical Zoom

10x

2.7" WIDE LCD

Superb color
reproduction for
natural color

Precise hand-shake
compensation for
blur-free image

Capture even
delicate, subtle
nuances

High-speed
processing and
noise reduction

*1 Optional *2 Usable capacity will be less. *3 This is an approximate fi gure when using the separately purchased 16GB SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HE mode.

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*4 When using the separately purchased VW-VGB6 battery pack and VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit.

*Optional

0.6 sec

Quick Start

Capture clear,
beautiful faces

Capture voices
over a wide area

Record even before
you begin shooting

No more missed
shooting
opportunities

Maximum

Recording Time

*3

6

h

World’s Smallest and Lightest* Record for Up to 29 Hours!

Use of the super-small SDHC/SD Memory Card helped us create the world's
smallest, lightest 3CCD full­HD camcorder.
comfortably in the hand and
can be used for long periods
without causing fatigue.

*For 3CCD camcorders complying with

AVCHD standards, as of January 6, 2008.

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

8 h 10 min

The SD9 fits

*4

2.638

inches

*Progressive 1080/24p

4.96 inches2.56 inches

Optical Zoom

10x

2.7" WIDE LCD

Superb color
reproduction for
natural color

Precise hand-shake
compensation for
blur-free image

Capture even
delicate, subtle
nuances

High-speed
processing and
noise reduction

*1 Optional *2 Usable capacity will be less. *3 This is an approximate fi gure when using the 60GB HDD and shooting in HE mode. *4 This is an approximate fi gure when using the separately purchased 16GB
SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HE mode. *5 When using the separately purchased VW-VGB6 battery pack and VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit.

0.6 sec

Quick Start

*Optional

Capture clear,
beautiful faces

Capture voices
over a wide area

Record even before
you begin shooting

No more missed
shooting
opportunities

Maximum Recording Time

23

h*3

6

hours

23

of recording on
the 60GB HDD in
HE mode

h*4

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

7 h 35 min

*5

+

*Optional

*Progressive 1080/24p

hours

6

of recording on
the 16GB SDHC
Memory Card in
HE mode

HIGH DEFINITION

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

3CCD Camera System

Leica Dicomar Lens

Intelligent Shooting Guide / Selection Playback

Precise hand-shake compensation: Helps prevent blurry images caused by unsteady hands as you shoot

Superb color reproduction – faithful, natural colors with delicate nuances

A superb optical system that captures even delicate, subtle nuances

Magnicent shots every time – when shooting, when viewing

Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. suppresses the effects of hand
shake as you shoot. The system uses gyrosensors to detect
hand shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to
compensate. This all happens a remarkable 4,000 times per

second. And because the system is optical, no image quality
is lost. Thanks to Advanced O.I.S., the
images you capture look incredibly clear,
sharp and beautiful on a big TV screen.

The skin tone and vegetables
don't look natural,
they look articial.

Washed-out image due to strong light

*The camera must be aimed at the subject in advance.

3CCD

The skin tone and vegetables have
natural color and look real.

Multi-coated lens: clear image with no color bleeding

1CCD

Most professional broadcasting cameras use
the 3CCD camera system, with its superior

color reproduction. In a 1CCD system, all of
the incoming light information is processed by the same CCD. The more
advanced 3CCD system uses three distinct CCDs for processing, so there
is absolutely no light loss. The 3CCD camera system draws out the full
potential of full-HD image quality.

The HD camco rders boast a Le ica Dicomar lens.
Developed specically for full-HD digital camcorders,
this lens system is made using a multi- coa tin g

process that prevents light reection and glare, which
can make colors bleed and images appear washed out. It also prevents
rings of light, or "ghosts."

*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR

GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

This clever function records three seconds of

images even before you actually begin shooting.
The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory,
before recording onto the SDHC/SD Memory Card or hard disk begins. This
helps ensure that you won't miss the start of a moment you want to record,
such as when an event begins all of a sudden.

*SX5: Effective in card recording mode.

When Shooting

Intelligent Shooting Guide

This convenient function helps you choose the best
shooting settings. It displays a text message in the LCD monitor, telling
you which settings are best for the current conditions.

In Playback

Intelligent Shooting Selection Playback

Poor or inadvertent shots (such as shots of the ground or overly dark
scenes) are skipped, and all normal scenes are played.

Examples of detectable shooting mistakes:

•Dark scenes •Fast panning/tilting •Hand swinging •Low light

•Ground shooting •Poorly focused shots

1CCD

Color Filter

Optic al Axis

CCD

3CCD

Optic al Axis

Dichroic

Mirrors

CCD

CCD

CCD

B

R

G

O.I.S. Lens

The lens moves up/down or left/right and bends

the incoming light to correct handshake.

Both the smiling faces and the background are
crisp and razor-sharp. Even on a big screen, the
images are virtually blur-free.

It is so dark, the subject
looks dull and unattractive.

When set to Low Light
mode, the shot is beautiful.

A message is displayed telling
you to use Low Light mode.

Fast Pan/Tilt:
CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST

Low Light:
USE LOW LIGHT MODE

Backlighting:
USE INTELLIGENT CONTRAST

Cancel Backlighting:
CANCEL INTELLIGENT CONTRAST

Hand Swing:
USE O.I.S.

Cancel Low Light:
CANCEL LOW LIGHT MODE

Starts backing up in the internal memory

3 seconds prior Time

With
Pre-Rec.

Without
Pre-Rec.

REC Button On!

OFF

ON

Cut Cut

With the SD9 and HS9, setting the time is as easy as selecting a city from
the displayed map. The World Timer
function lets you set the time for two
cities, home and destination. You don't
have to figure out the time difference
at your destination, and it's easy when
you get home.

0.6 sec Quick Start

No more missed shooting opportunities!

In Quick Start mode*, the SD9 and HS9 are ready to record 0.6 second
after the LCD is opened. You’re always ready to capture the moment,
even when the unexpected occurs.

*This mode can be selected from the menu.

Power turns on
automatically
when you open the LCD!

OFF

Open

ON

With

Advanced

O.I.S.

ON

50" Display (Advanced O.I.S. OFF)

Without

NEW

The starting

scene is missing.

SX5HS9SD9

SX5HS9SD9

SX5HS9SD9

HS9SD9

HS9SD9

NEW

World TimerPre-Rec Function

Easy time setting –
Both on the road and at home

Images are recorded
even before you begin shooting

HS9SD9

HS9SD9

SX5HS9SD9

It's difcult to shoot scenes with deep shadows or large differences between light and dark areas. The subject often looks too dark, and faces can
be hard to see. Panasonic solves this problem with Face Detection, a function that automatically adjusts the exposure according to the ambient
brightness, so faces are bright and easy to see. When the camcorder detects a face in the scene, a square frame appears around it in the LCD

monitor and the exposure is adjusted to correct the brightness
level. The skin tone is also smoothed. Face Detection can detect up to ve faces at
once. With Face Detection – offered for the
first time for recording moving pictures
with a video camera – Panasonic makes it
easy to capture beautiful faces and clear
backgrounds even in dim or backlit scenes.

NEW

Face Detection

World's rst face detection function for recording moving pictures with a video camera

Faces are beautiful - Even in backlit or dark places

Faces are bright and sharp.

The backlit faces are hard
to make out.

Digital Cinema Mode

Film-like beauty: Captures more data to deliver richer images

1920 x 1080 progressive 1080/24p

Set the SD9 or HS9 to Digital Cinema mode and shoot
in the 1920 x 1080 progressive 1080/24p format (24
pictures per second). Progressive scanning captures

clear, vibrant
images with intricate detail. You
also get faithful images with an
appealing lm-like quality.

Digital Cinema Color*

This mode automatically switches the
camcorder to the Digital Cinema Color
range, which approaches the digital
cinema color range used in Hollywood
digital movie production. Colors recorded
in this mode look more vivid than those
recorded using the conventional Panasonic
standard. For example, the subtle reds and
shades of gold of owers, and the greens
of leafy trees are remarkably true to life.

Images are rich and luxuriant,

just like at the movies.

HS9

SD9

*Progressive 1080/24p

*

Digital cinema color range
HDTV standard

0.1

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6

u

'

v

'

0

*When using a TV that is compatible with x.v.Color, images that are recorded in Digital Cinema Color mode will have a wider color range than conventional images. *The color range varies depending on the TV.

HIGH DEFINITION

Capturing voices over a wide area for a more lifelike sound

5.1-Channel Surround Sound System & Zoom Mic

5 Microphones and 5.1-Channel Surround Sound

Panasonic HD camcorders are equipped with five
electret condenser microphones. The center mic helps

capture the sound source and distance accurately,
so you get a more 3-dimensional effect than you get with conventional
systems, which capture all sounds from the front. You get a realistic
sound space that's a perfect match with the true-to-life HD images.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Wide Mode Zoom Mode Focus Mode

1x 10 x

Look Mom!

Such beautiful dancing!

The sound zooms together with the image. The sound zooms even when the image dosen't.

Capture those spur-of-the-moment scenes

NEW

Zoom Mode

In Zoom mode the microphones are linked to the lens action. When you zoom
in on a subject, the microphones focus on the sound in that same direction.

Focus Mode

In this mode the microphones focus on sounds coming from right in front
of you, even when the lens is not zooming.

Look Mom!

Such beautiful dancing!

24 Frames/Second High-Speed Burst Shooting

Both the SD9 and HS9 feature high-speed burst shooting at a fast 24
frames per second. In three seconds, you can shoot up to 72 still shots.
High-speed burst shooting is especially useful for shooting fast-moving
objects or capturing spontaneous moments, such as in sports events
and car races. Or use it to analyze your golf swing or tennis stroke.

Prevents wash-out to provide more natural contrast

Intelligent Contrast Control

By detecting the intensity of the ambient
light and adjusting the exposure

accordingly, Intelligent Contrast Control prevents blown highlights

Without Intelligent Contrast Control With Intelligent Contrast Control

Blocked shadow (no distinguishable features)

HS9SD9

Look Mom!

Such beautiful dancing!

HS9SD9

The detail is so fi ne, you can even check the
club head angle as it strikes the ball.

SX5HS9SD9

Visible

Record Beautiful Full-HD Video onto an SD Memory Card and DVD Disc

DVD + SD Card Hybrid

SX5

Multi-Format Recording

(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R)

Select high-defi nition or standard-defi nition recording

Selectable Recording Formats

When recording onto a DVD disc, the SX5 lets you
record in either full-HD or standard defi nition. The
mode dial makes it easy to choose the recording
format that matches your playback equipment.
When playing back with a DVD player or recorder,
select standard defi nition. When viewing on an HDTV
or using a Blu-ray Disc player, choose full-HD.

Easy editing gives you more ways to enjoy video

Mode dial

HDC-SX5

Optical

Zoom

10 x

*1 Effective in card recording mode. *2 Recording on a DVD-R-DL disc (60 min) in HE mode. *3 This is an
approximate fi gure when using the separately purchased 16-GB SDHC Memory Card and shooting in HD
mode. *4 When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6 battery pack and VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit.

Maximum Recording Time

h*2

1

6

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

h*3

7

h 5 min

Copying from an SD Memory Card to an 8-cm DVD disc - without a PC

Disc Copy Function

Using just the SX5 itself, you can copy video clips from an SD Memory
Card to a DVD disc. Pressing a single button is all it takes. You don't need
to use a PC or any other equipment.

One touch and you're done!

Disc copy button HDC-SX5

*1

*4

HD Writer 2.0E

The SX5 also comes with software that makes it easy to edit your recordings
using a PC. You can then copy the edited video to a DVD disc in either the
AVCHD or the MPEG2 format. Choose the one that best suits your playback
equipment or how you intend to use your recordings. This easy-to-use
software gives you more creative ways to enjoy the recordings you make.

System Requirements (SX5)

Interface

OS

CPU

HD Writer 2.0E

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

Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home
Premium/Ultimate

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.

Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
Windows Vista®

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

USB port

Quick & Easy!

The software guides you through the simple steps.
You'll fi nd editing easy to do, even if it's your fi rst time.

•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfi lled, some personal
computers cannot 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
operating 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.

8-cm DVD disc

and blocked shadows. This helps render natural-looking, highly
nuanced images with proper contrast. Even when you're shooting
directly toward the light source – a very challenging situation in
photography – Intelligent Contrast Control lets you capture clear
images with enhanced depth.

The LCD is easy to see from any angle

SX5HS9SD9

Wide Viewing Angle

With 300,000 dots and exceptional detail, the new LCD is among the best
in the industry. The viewing angle is 170° both vertically and horizontally,
so everyone can gather
around and easily see the
images you just shot. The
wide viewing angle is also
a big help when you're
taking high-angle or low­angle shots.

The man facing the sun is fine, but the
woman under the parasol is in a shadow ­you can't see anything there.

The contrast looks natural. The woman under
the parasol has been brightened without
making the background appear washed out.

VisibleVisible

High-speed processing: An imaging engine that handles the
vast amount of data in full-HD images

HD Advanced
Pure Color Engine

Panasonic took the advanced imaging circuitry

used in our professional
equipment and adapted it for home use. The
result is the HD Advanced Pure Color Engine – a
high-speed processing unit that not only handles
huge volumes of data, but also suppresses noise
to deliver exceptionally smooth images.

HD Advanced Pure Color Engine

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (SX5)

Mode

HG / 13 Mbps 28 min 28 min 26 min 14 min

High-

HN / 9 Mbps 42 min 42 min 40 min 21 min

Defi nition

HE / 6 Mbps 62 min 62 min 60 min 31 min
XP / 10 Mbps 36 min 36 min 35 min 18 min

Standard-

SP / 5 Mbps 74 min 74 min 69 min 37 min

Defi nition

LP / 2.5 Mbps 150 min 150 min 138 min 74 min

Mode / Bit rate 16GB* 8GB* 4GB*

SX5HS9SD9

HG / 13 Mbps 2 h 40 min 1 h 20 min 40 min
HN / 9 Mbps 4 h 2 h 1 h
HE / 6 Mbps 6 h 3 h 1 h 30 min

*Usable capacity will be less. •These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

Battery Life (Approx.) (SX5)

Battery EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD

HD: DVD-RAM disc 1 h 55 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 10 min 1 h 5 min 25 min 25 min 25 min 25 min 30 min 25 min
HD: SD card 1 h 30 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 25 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 25 min 55 min 50 min 55 min 50 min 55 min 50 min

VW-VBG130

STD: DVD-RAM disc 1 h 5 min 1 h 1 h 10 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 10 min 25 min 25 min 30 min 25 min 30 min 30 min
HD: DVD-RAM disc 1 h 55 min 1 h 50 min 2 h 5 min 2 h 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 50 min 55 min 50 min
HD: SD card 2 h 45 min 2 h 35 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 40 min 1 h 40 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 35 min

VW-VBG260

STD: DVD-RAM disc 2 h 1 h 55 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 10 min 50 min 50 min 55 min 50 min 55 min 55 min
HD: DVD-RAM disc 5 h 4 h 35 min 5 h 15 min 5 h 5 h 35 min 5 h 15 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 2 h 10 min 2 h 5 min 2 h 20 min 2 h 10 min
HD: SD card 6 h 50 min 6 h 25 min 7 h 5 min 6 h 40 min 7 h 5 min 6 h 40 min 4 h 15 min 4 h 4 h 25 min 4 h 5 min 4 h 25 min 4 h 5 min

VW-VBG6

•This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. The actual time is shorter.

•EVF: Viewfi nder, LCD: LCD monitor

STD: DVD-RAM disc 5 h 4 h 50 min 5 h 30 min 5 h 15 min 5 h 45 min 5 h 35 min 2 h 15 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 15 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 25 min 2 h 20 min

DVD-RAM

(dual-sided)

DVD-RW

(dual-sided)

SDHC Memory Card

HG mode HN mode HE mode HG mode HN mode HE mode

DVD-R DL

(dual-layer)

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time

DVD-R

(single-sided)

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (SX5)

Capacity
Image
Quality

1920 x 1080
pixels (16:9)

2.1 Mega

•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-image recording. •Please confi rm 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 (This website is in English only.)

SDHC Memory Card

16GB* 8GB* 4GB*

13470 6690 3290

21170 10520 5160

• High Picture Quality
Normal Picture Quality

• These fi gures vary depending on the
subject being photographed.
*Usable capacity will be less.

12 13

HIGH DEFINITION

View Images in Beautiful Full-HD, and Archive Your Recordings Easily

Viewing

SD9/HS9/SX5*

Connect to an HDTV via an HDMI mini Cable
– For Breathtaking HD

Just connect your video camera to an HDTV and you're ready for
high-definition viewing. If your TV is HDMI*
HDMI mini cable is all you need. When using a video component
cable, you need a separate audio cable.

need an HDMI cable.
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Viewing

*2 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are

SD9/HS9

View Recordings by Simply Inserting the SD Card into an SD Card Slot

Simply take the SDHC/SD Memory Card from your HD camcorder
and slip it into the card slot on your Panasonic VIE
Blu-ray Disc Player BD30, and you're ready to view full-HD images
recorded in the AVCHD format.

you can view JPEG format still images.

Viewing

*With other SD card slot-equipped VIErA models,

SX5

View Your Recordings on a Blu-ray Disc Player

Simply slip the DVD disc into the Blu-ray Disc player. There are no
cables to connect. It's that easy.

Connect your SD9, HS9 or SX5 to a VIErA TV or compatible Blu-ray Disc player via an HDMI cable, and you can control both units
in synchronized operation with a single remote control. This kind of simple, easy operation makes it even more fun to view your
recordings.

note that this function applies only to equipment that is compatible with VIE

*The disc must be fi nalized prior to playback.

*With VIErA Link, a control signal sent through the HDMI cable allows linked operation of a VIErA TV, compatible DIGA recorder, and the SD9, HS9 or SX5. Please

1

2

compatible, a single

*1 SX5 has an HDMI terminal, so you

r

A PZ850 series or

HDMI mini cable (optional)

HDC-SD9

Video component cable and

AV cable (included)HDMI mini Terminal

Blu-ray Disc player

(BD30)

HDC-SX5

r

A Link, and that VIErA Link does not let you control every function of all connected equipment.

HDC-SD9

Blu-ray Disc player

HDTV

VIErA (PZ850 series)

HDTV

Archiving and Viewing

SD9/HS9

Use a DVD Burner to Create and Play Back a DVD

Archiving Viewing

can then copy recordings from the SD Memory Card to a DVD disc,
maintaining their original full-HD format, by simply pressing a button.

HDC-SD9

Editing and Archiving

The SD9's USB Host function lets you connect
directly to a DVD burner via a USB cable. You

Burning!

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

DVD Burner (VW-BN1)

SD9/HS9/SX5

DVD Burner

(VW-BN1)

*The 12-cm DVD discs that you create with a DVD burner can be played on a Blu-ray Disc player.

Archive Recordings by Selecting the Format
with a PC and Burning Them onto a DVD

The software included with the HD camcorder lets you burn full-HD
recordings from an SD Memory Card onto a DVD disc, using your PC.
You can make a copy either in the original high-definition AVCHD
format, or in the standard-defi nition DVD-Video format. Choose the
one that matches your playback equipment.

Easy Editing Gives You More Ways to Enjoy Video

The SD9 and HS9 also come with software that makes it easy to edit your recordings
using a PC. When editing, mistaken photos such as shots of the ground or shots with
hand-shake can be automatically cut* to speed up the process. After editing, you can
copy the results to a DVD disc in either the AVCHD or the MPEG2 format. Choose the one
that best suits your playback equipment or how you intend to use your recordings. This
easy-to-use software gives you more creative ways to enjoy the recordings you make.

Writer2.5E is able to read the shooting information detected by the Intelligent Shooting Guide/Selection Playback function.

System Requirements (SD9, HS9)

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

OS

CPU

Mac OS X 10.4

HD Writer 2.5E Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home
Premium/Ultimate/Business

Intel® Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or higher
<When using playback function and
MPEG2 conversion function>
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.16 GHz or higher,
Intel® Pentium®D 3.2 GHz or higher
recommended. AMD Athlon™ 64 X2
Dual-Core 5200+ or higher

-

Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
Windows Vista®

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

HDC-SD9

HD Writer 2.5E

* HD

•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfi lled, some personal RP­CDHM15 (1.5 m) computers cannot be used. •This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows
95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, 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. This software does not support the multi-monitor environments. •Operation is not
guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista® Enterprise,Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not
compatible with 64-bit operating 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.

To view the disc you just burned, simply connect
the SD9 or HS9 to an HDTV via an HDMI mini cable.

Playing!

Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0)

Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0)

HDC-SD9

SD9/HS9

HDMI mini cable

(optional) HDTV

Blu-ray Disc Player

DVD-VIDEO

Quick & Easy!

The software guides you
through the simple steps.
You'll fi nd editing easy to do,
even if it's your fi rst time.

High Defi nition

DVD Player

Standard Defi nition

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (SD9/HS9)

Mode (rec. pixels) / Bit rate 60GB 16GB*
HA (1920 x 1080) / 17 Mbps 7 h 40 min 2 h 1 h 30 min
HG (1920 x 1080) / 13 Mbps 10 h 10 min 2 h 40 min 1 h 20 min 40 min
HX (1920 x 1080) / 9 Mbps 15 h 20 min 4 h 2 h 1 h
HE (1440 x 1080) / 6 Mbps 23 h 6 h 3 h 1 h 30 min

*1 HDD (60GB) : HS9 only *2 Usable capacity will be less.

•These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

*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-image recording. *Please confi rm
the latest information about 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 (This website is in English only.)

HDD*

1

SDHC Memory Card

2

8GB*

2

4GB*

2

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (SD9/HS9)

Capacity

Image Quality

1920 x 1080 pixels

(16:9) 2.1 Mega

• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality

• These fi gures vary depending on the subject being photographed. *Usable capacity will be less.

HDD SDHC Memory Card

60GB* 16GB* 8GB* 4GB*

55470 13470 6690 3290

87170 21170 10520 5160

Battery Life (Approx.) (SD9/HS9)

VW-VBG 130

VW-VBG 260

VW-VBG 6

•This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. •The actual time is shorter.

SD9 (SD Card) 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min
HS9 (HDD) 1 h 35 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 1 h 1 h 1 h
HS9 (SD Card) 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min 1 h 5 min
SD9 (SD Card) 3 h 20 min 3 h 20 min 3 h 20 min 3 h 20 min 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h
HS9 (HDD) 3 h 3 h 3 h 3 h 1 h 50 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 50 min 1 h 50 min
HS9 (SD Card) 3 h 10 min 3 h 10 min 3 h 10 min 3 h 10 min 2 h 2 h 2 h 2 h
SD9 (SD Card) 8 h 10 min 8 h 10 min 8 h 10 min 8 h 10 min 5 h 5 min 5 h 5 min 5 h 5 min 5 h 5 min
HS9 (HDD) 7 h 30 min 7 h 30 min 7 h 30 min 7 h 35 min 4 h 35 min 4 h 35 min 4 h 35 min 4 h 40 min
HS9 (SD Card) 8 h 8 h 8 h 8 h 4 h 55 min 4 h 55 min 4 h 55 min 4 h 55 min

HA HG HX HE HA HG HX HE

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time

14 15

STANDARD DEFINITION

Get Ready for Video Action Even in Seawater
The Tough, Active SD Card Camcorder

SW20

Built tough so you can shoot in places never before possible

SW20 Triple Proofi ng

*Waterproof and dustproof characteristics have been evaluated by TUV Rheinland.

Waterproof up to 5 feet* Shockproof up to 4 feet* Dustproof*

Take the SW20 underwater as deep as 5 feet
and get some great video shots in the pool or
ocean. Swim along with tropical fish, capture
shots of a beautiful coral reef, or get action
footage of a friend snorkeling. Waterproofing
also means you can shoot in the rain or snow
with no worries.

*IEC60529 IPX8

The SW20 is designed to resist damage even if
dropped from a height of up to 4 feet. We fortifi ed
the outer body casing, making it thicker to
improve rigidity and strength. Inside, we provided
an intermediate resin chassis to cushion and
protect the main circuit board and lens.

*The S10P1 is also shockproof to 4 feet.
*MIL-STD-810F METHOD 516.5 SHOCK

A dustproof design keeps the SW20 safe even
if handled with dirty hands or used in a place
with swirling dust. The SW20 is protected
against sand too, so you can take it to the
beach or sports fi eld with no worries. And it's
waterproof, so if the body gets dirty you can
simply wash it off with water.

SW20

*IEC60529 IP5X

*

*Optional

Bring the Fun of Shooting Video Everywhere You Go

SDR-SW20

Optical Zoom

10 x

Water-

proof

up to 5 feet up to 4 feet

2.7" WIDE LCD 2.7" WIDE LCD

Maximum

Recording Time

16GB

13 h

20

SD

Shock-

proof

(Continuous Recording Time)

*

min

* In LP mode•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

Battery Life

1 h

The Smart, Compact
SD Card Camcorder

S7

10

min

Dust-

proof

SDR-S7

-Red -Black-Silver -Silver

MPEG 2

Optical Zoom

10 x

Maximum

Recording Time

16GB

SD

13 h

20

min

* In LP mode•SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

*

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

1 h

10

min

MPEG 2

Fun to carry around every day!

Compact Size and Cool Styling

Small enough to slip in a pocket or bag. Cool enough to take everywhere
you go. This is one stylish camcorder you’ll never want to be without.

Dimensions (W x H x D)

S7: 1.6 x 2.3 x 4.0 inches
SW20: 1.33 x 2.50 x 4.54 inches

Weight

S7: 0.36 lb
SW20: 0.49 lb

No more missed shooting opportunities!

0.6 sec Quick Start

The SD camcorder starts up to record quickly. In Quick Start mode*, the
SW20 and S7 begin recording in just 0.6 second from the time the LCD is
opened. This lets you catch those sudden shooting opportunities.

*This mode can be selected from the menu.

Capture even complex motion with precision

MPEG2 Engine

Panasonic's MPEG2 engine is a wide-range, high-precision engine that
produces smooth, beautiful moving pictures. Because it precisely records
the differences in each frame, it can render fast, complex motions with
exceptional precision. The MPEG2 engine also uses the Variable Bit Rate
system that Panasonic adopted for the high-end
DIGA DVD recorder. Giving LP (long play mode)
recordings nearly twice the resolution captured
with previous Panasonic MPEG2 recording video
cameras, this lets the SD camcorder record
clear, smoothly fl owing pictures.

S7

Conventional

4.0

inches

inches

1.6

LCD OPEN

2.3

inches

POWER ON!

Model with MPEG2 engine

SW20

SW20

S7

S7

S10P1S7SW20

16 17

STANDARD DEFINITION

Images are recorded
even before you begin shooting

S7

Pre-Rec Function

This clever function records three seconds of

images even before you actually begin shooting.
The images are held temporarily in the camcorder's internal memory,
before recording onto the SDHC/SD Memory Card begins. This helps
ensure that you won't miss the start of a moment you want to record, such
as when an event begins all of a sudden.

Without
Pre-Rec.

With
Pre-Rec.

Easy time setting – Both on the road and at home

The starting

scene is missing.

3 seconds prior Time

Starts backing up in the internal memory

*The camera must be aimed at the subject in advance.

REC Button On!

S7SW20

World Timer

With the SW20 and S7, setting the time is as easy as selecting a city from
the displayed map. The World Timer function lets you set the time for
two cities, home and destination. You don't have to fi gure out the time
difference at your destination, and it's easy when you get home.

Set New York time for home.

Set London time for destination.

Home

Destination

Select the time zone from the map.

Select the time zone from the map.

The times for the two registered locations can be switched with the
press of a button.

You can freely adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for comfortable viewing
no matter how you're holding the
camera. The Sub Rec button on the
side makes it easy to shoot when
you're holding the camera low. The
buttons are laid out simply and
logically for easy one-hand operation.

High Angle

Easy archiving with a DVD burner

Sub Rec button

Low Angle

S7SW20

Easy Copying to a DVD Disc

The SD camcorder has a USB port (host function) that lets you connect
directly to a DVD burner. Copying a recording from an SD card to a DVD
disc is easy as selecting from the menu.

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

DVD Burner (VW-BN1)

For TVs or DVD players with an SD card slot

Burning!

S10P1S7SW20

View Recordings Easily –
No Cable to Connect

Just take the SDHC/SD card from your SD camcorder and slip it into your

r

Panasonic VIE
beautiful video you shot. There are no cables to worry about.

*MPEG2-compatible model with SDHC/SD Memory Card slot.
*On other SD slot-equipped VIE

A TV* or DIGA DVD player*, and you're ready to view the

r

A models you can view still images.

VIErA

Anyone can enjoy easy, versatile video editing!Easy shooting at high or low angles

MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E/1.2E Sub Rec Button

Transfer Data

1

Transfer the motion images to your PC

You can transfer the motion-image data from
the SDHC/SD Memory Card right to your PC.

System Requirements (SW20/S7) System Requirements (S10P1)

Interface

Windows® 2000

Windows® XP

Windows Vista®

CPU

Mac OS X 10.4 -

•Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Apple® and Mac OS® are
trademarks of Apple Inc. •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.

MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

USB port (Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0) recommended)

(SP4) (SP4)

(SP2) (SP1/SP2)

(Home Premium / Home Basic)

Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher

(including compatible CPUs. Intel

® Pentium® 4 1.6GHz or higher recommended

SDR-S10P1

Edit

2

Quick and easy

It’s easy to put scenes in a different order and
delete the ones you don't want. This software
also includes a wide variety of video effects.

USB port

)

Interface

Windows® 2000

Windows® XP

Windows Vista®

CPU

Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4

•About MotionSD STUDIO 1.2E •This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. •This
software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. •Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft®
Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit computers. •These
software applications are not Macintosh compatible. •Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Other
names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are generally the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher

(including compatible CPUs. Intel

3

You can burn your video production onto a DVD disc.
Or you can convert it to MPEG4 and attach it to e-mail
or post it on a Website.

MotionSD STUDIO 1.2E Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)

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

(SP4) (SP4)

(SP2) (SP1/SP2)

(Home Premium / Home Basic)

Ideal for Active Video Shooting

S10P1

Get active in your video shooting

Water Resistance

2.7" WIDE LCD

Water Resistance Shockproof up to 4 feet

Optical Zoom

10 x

*SD/SDHC Memory Card is not included.

Maximum

Recording Time

16GB

13

h

SD

20

min

(Continuous Recording Time)

*1

Battery Life

1

h

10

min

*1 In LP mode

A water-resistant design lets you use this camera
when it's rainy or snowy outside, or in places where
you might get a little wet. The camera is even
designed so you can hold and operate it when your
hand is wet. This is a camera you can use in places –
like alongside a pool or outside a ski lodge – where
you never dared take a video camera before.

Save the Results

Choose how you want to save it

MPEG2

MPEG1

MPEG4

(ASF)

*Requires CD writing software.

-

® Pentium® 4 1.6GHz or higher recommended

*IEC60529/EN60529 IPX4 Splash proof

USB port

S10P1S7SW20S10P1S7SW20

SD Card

DVD

Video CD

Video Mail

*

)

DVD player

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (SW20/S7/S10P1)

Capacity

Image

TV

Quality

XP (Super Fine) 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min 50 min 25 min 12 min

SP (Fine) 6 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min 50 min 25 min

LP (Normal) 13 h 20 min 6 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min 50 min

*Usable capacity will be less. •These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card

16GB* 8GB* 4GB* 2GB* 1GB*

Battery Life (Approx.) (SW20/S7/S10P1)

VW-VBJ10 1 h 10 min 40 min

*This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording,
turning the power on and off, and zooming. •The actual time is shorter.

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (SW20/S7/S10P1)

Capacity
Image
Quality

640 x 480

pixels

• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality

• These fi gures vary depending on the subject being photographed. *Usable capacity will be less.

*1 These models cannot record more than 99,999 still pictures onto an SD/SDHC Memory Card.

*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 motion­image recording.*Please confi rm the latest information about 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 (This website is in English only.)

SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card

16GB* 8GB* 4GB* 2GB* 1GB*

1

99999*

99999*

55260 27150 13820 6790

1

99999*

1

54290 27640 13580

18 19

Take it on the road. Hard disk offers extended recording time

STANDARD DEFINITION

50x Zoom and Advanced O.I.S.

Advanced O.I.S. ON

Advanced O.I.S. ON

50x

50x

1x

(Optical Image Stabilization)

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

SDR-H60

If you have a powerful zoom, you need optical image stabilization

Advanced O.I.S. and 50x Optical Zoom

This 50x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of
even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge
effect on picture quality. That's where image stabilization comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabilization) shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to eliminate the effects of hand
shake, so you get clear, sharp, blur-free shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for
getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

*H40: 42x optical zoom

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

Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. is a new image stabilizing
function that achieves around eight times higher precision
than our previous system. The system uses gyro-sensors to detect hand­shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts its optical axis to compensate.
Advanced O.I.S. enables fi ner, more effective hand-shake compensation.

Easy archiving with a DVD burner

One-Touch DVD Copying

The HDD camcorder's USB Host function lets you connect directly to a
DVD burner via a USB cable. You can then copy recordings from the hard
disk to a DVD disc by simply pressing a button.

Anyone can enjoy easy, versatile editing!

VideoCam Suite 1.0

50x 20x 10x 2x

Advanced

O.I.S.

OFF

Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0)

H40*H60

Advanced

O.I.S.

ON

H40H60

Burning!

DVD Burner (VW-BN1)SDR-H60

H40H60

Enjoy Longer Non-Stop Shooting Fun

SDR-H60

60

GB HDD /

Optical Zoom

50x

*1 In LP mode *2 When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6 battery pack and
VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit, and recording onto an SDHC/SD Memory card.

54

h Rec.

50x

Optical

Zoom

2.7" WIDE LCD 2.7" WIDE LCD

Maximum

Recording Time

60GB

54

HDD

60GB*1 hard disk holds up to 54 hours

Holding as much data as 43 DVD discs, the internal hard
disk lets you record continuously for up to 54 hours*
without changing a disc, tape or other recording media.

*1 A 60GB hard disk utilizes a portion of the storage space for
formatting and other purposes. Usable capacity will be less.
1 GB means 1,000,000,000 bytes." *2 In LP mode

(Continuous Recording Time)

*1

h

Battery Life

14

h

30

min

*2

SDR-H40

40GB HDD / 36 h Rec.

42x

Optical

Zoom

Optical Zoom

42x

*1 In LP mode *2 When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6 battery pack and
VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit, and recording onto an SDHC/SD Memory card.

Maximum

Recording Time

40GB

36

HDD

Anti-Shock Shield: Helps protect recorded
video data from damage due to jolts and impact

2

1

The Drop Detect function senses if the camera is falling and moves the head away from
the hard disk.

2

The Floating Structure protects the hard disk should the camera fall or be dropped.

3

The Buffer Memory

automatically backs up data,

(Continuous Recording Time)

*1

h

Battery Life

14

*2

h

30

min

while the camera is falling.

Transfer Data

1

Transfer the motion

Edit

2

Quick and easy

images to your PC.

Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0)

You can transfer the motion-image data from the SDHC/SD
Memory Card or hard disk right to your PC.

System Requirements (H60/H40)

Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended)
Windows® 2000 Professional *
Windows® XP Home Edition/ Professional
Windows Vista® Home Premium/ Home Basic

CPU

Mac OS® X v10.4 *

CPU

*1 The drive operates as Read Only. *2 USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS •The supplied software can not be used on Macintosh. •DirectX will be installed automatically
during installation of the supplied software. •Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United states and/or other countries.

•Apple® and Mac OS® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition.

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (H60/H40)

Capacity
Image
Quality

XP (Super Fine) 14 h
SP (Fine) 27 h 18 h 6 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min 50 min 25 min
LP (Normal) 54 h 36 h 13 h 20 min

*Usable capacity will be less. •These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (H60/H40)

ImageQuality

640 x 480 pixels

(0.3 MB)

640 x 360 pixels

[16:9] (0.2 MB)

• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality •These fi gures vary depending on the subject
being photographed. * Usable capacity will be less.

HDD SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card

60GB* 40GB* 16GB* 8GB* 4GB* 2GB* 1GB*

Capacity

9 h 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min 50 min 25 min 12 min

SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card

8GB* 4GB* 2GB* 1GB*
55260 27150 13820 6790
99999 54290 27640 13580
55260 27150 13820 6790
99999 54290 27640 13580

Windows® 2000 / XP: Intel® Pentium® II 300MHz or higher

Windows Vista® : Intel® Pentium® III 1.0GHz or higher

PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher),

Intel® Core Duo, Intel® Core Solo

6 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 1 h 40 min 50 min

It’s easy to put scenes in a different order and delete the
ones you don't want.

*
*

1

2

2

2

2

Windows® 2000 / XP: Intel® Pentium® II 300MHz or higher

Windows Vista® : Intel® Pentium® III 1.0GHz or higher

Built-in HDD Drive*

PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher),

Intel® Core Duo, Intel® Core Solo

Battery Life (Approx.) (H60/H40)

Capacity
Battery
VW-VBG070A 1 h 35 min 1 h 45 min 50 min 55 min
VW-VBG130 2 h 55 min 3 h 10 min 1 h 30 min 1 h 45 min
VW-VBG260 5 h 50 min 6 h 20 min 3 h 05 min 3 h 35 min
VW-VBG6 13 h 25 min 14 h 30 min

•This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the
power on and off, and zooming. •The actual time is shorter.

•We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class2 or higher
of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion­image recording. Please confi rm the latest information about SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be
used for motion-image recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/
e_cam (This website is in English only.)

Built-in SD Drive*

1

2

*

2

*

2

*

2

*

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time
HDD SD HDD SD

Save the Results

3

Save it onto a DVD disc

MPEG2

When you’re fi nished with your video production, you can resave
the edited version onto an SD Memory Card and a DVD disc.

VideoCam Suite 1.0

(SP4)
(SP2)

Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher

7 h 10 min 8 h 15 min

SD Card

DVD

-

-

20 21

Easy viewing with a DVD player

STANDARD DEFINITION

42x Zoom and Advanced O.I.S.

Advanced O.I.S. ON

Advanced O.I.S. ON

42x

42x

1x

(Optical Image Stabilization)

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

VDR-D50

If you have a powerful zoom, you need optical image stabilization

Advanced O.I.S. and 42x Optical Zoom

This 42x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of
even distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge
effect on picture quality. That's where image stabilization comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabilization) shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to eliminate the effects of hand
shake, so you get clear, sharp, blur-free shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for
getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

Advanced O.I.S.

(Optical Image Stabilization)

Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. is a new image stabilizing
function that achieves around eight times higher precision
than our previous system. The system uses gyro-sensors to detect hand­shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts its optical axis to compensate.
Advanced O.I.S. enables fi ner, more effective hand-shake compensation.

Using your familiar DVD player makes it so easy

View Your Recordings on a DVD Player

Simply slip the DVD disc into the DVD player. There are no cables to
connect. It's that easy.

*The disc must be fi nalized prior to playback.

VDR-D50

Anyone can enjoy easy, versatile editing!

VideoCam Suite 1.0

42x 20x 10x 2x

Advanced

O.I.S.

OFF

DVD player

TV

D50

Advanced

O.I.S.

ON

D50

D50

Easy to Shoot, Easy to View, Easy to Enjoy

VDR-D50

Optical Zoom

42x

*1 In LP mode *2 When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6 battery
pack and VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit.

Multi-Format Recording

(DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD-R)

You can choose whichever type of disc works
best with your DVD player or recorder.

DVD

-RAM

DVD

-RW

DVD

-R DL

Recording Time

DVD
RAM

DVD

-R

42x

Optical

Zoom

2.7" WIDE LCD

Maximum

2

h

30

min

*1

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

11

*2

h

25

min

Easy Shooting, Easy Viewing

Quick, easy operation.

1

The DVD camcorder automatically finds a blank
section on the disc for recording. The index screen
makes it easy to search for a particular scene. You
can view, delete and edit quickly and easily.

Easy, direct networking.

2

When you fi nish shooting, just take the disc from
your DVD camcorder and slip it right into your DVD
player or recorder. There's no need to connect any
cables and you can start viewing right away.

Transfer Data

1

Transfer the motion

Edit

2

Quick and easy

images to your PC.

Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0)

Just slip the DVD disc right into your PC. Or use the USB
cable (included) to connect your DVD camcorder to your PC
and transfer the motion-image data that way.

System Requirements (D50)

Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended) USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) recommended)
Windows® 2000 Professional *
Windows® XP Home Edition/ Professional
Windows Vista® Home Premium/ Home Basic

CPU

Mac OS® X v10.4 *
CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8GHz or higher), Intel® Core Duo, Intel® Core Solo -

*1 The drive operates as Read Only. *2 USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS •The supplied software can not be used on Macintosh. •DirectX will be installed automatically
during installation of the supplied software. •Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Vista® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United states and/or other countries.

•Apple® and Mac OS® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned. •Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition.

Motion-Image Recording Times (Approx.) (D50)

DVD-RAM (dual-sided) 36 min 74 min 150 min
DVD-RW (dual-sided) 36 min 74 min 150 min
DVD-R DL (dual-layer) 35 min 69 min 138 min
DVD-R (single-sided) 18 min 37 min 75 min

•These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

Mode

XP (Super Fine) SP (Fine) LP (Nomal)

Battery Life (When Using for DVD-RAM disc) (Approx.) (D50)

XP mode SP mode LP mode XP mode SP mode LP mode

VW-VBG07A 1 h 05 min 1 h 1 h 15 min 1 h 10 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 15 min 40 min 35 min 40 min 40 min 40 min 40 min
VW-VBG130 1 h 55 min 1 h 45 min 2 h 10 min 2 h 2 h 20 min 2 h 05 min 1 h 10 min 1 h 05 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 05 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 05 min
VW-VBG260 4 h 05 min 3 h 45 min 4 h 35 min 4 h 10 min 4 h 55 min 4 h 30 min 2 h 30 min 2 h 15 min 2 h 35 min 2 h 25 min 2 h 40 min 2 h 25 min
VW-VBG6 9 h 25 min 8 h 40 min 10 h 40 min 9 h 40 min 11 h 25 min 10 h 20 min 5 h 50 min 5 h 20 min 6 h 10 min 5 h 35 min 6 h 15 min 5 h 40 min

•This is a guideline that includes time for operations such as starting and stopping the recording, turning the power on and off, and zooming. •The actual time is shorter.

•We recommend using the DVD discs made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to class2 or higher of the SD Speed Class
Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion picture recording. Please confi rm the latest information about DVD discs and SDHC/SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image
recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD EVF LCD

Windows® 2000 / XP: Intel® Pentium® II 300MHz or higher

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time

It’s easy to put scenes in a different order and delete the
ones you don't want.

*
*

1

2

2

2

2

Built-in SD Drive*

Windows Vista® : Intel® Pentium® III 1.0GHz or higher

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (D50)

Image Quality

640 x 480 pixels

640 x 360 pixels

• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality •These fi gures vary depending on the subject
being photographed. * Usable capacity will be less.

Capacity

(0.3 MB)

(16:9) (0.2 MB)

Save the Results

3

Resave it onto a DVD disc

MPEG2

When you’re fi nished with your video production, you can resave
the edited version onto an SD Memory Card and a DVD disc.

VideoCam Suite 1.0

(SP4)
(SP2)

Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher

SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card
8GB* 4GB* 2GB* 1GB*
55260 27150 13830 6800
99999 54310 27660 13600
55260 27150 13830 6800
99999 54310 27660 13600

-

SD Card

DVD

22 23

Superb miniDV image quality

STANDARD DEFINITIONSTANDARD DEFINITION

42x Zoom and Advanced O.I.S.

Advanced O.I.S. ON

Advanced O.I.S. ON

42x

42x

1x

(Optical Image Stabilization)

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

Advanced O.I.S. OFF

Have More Fun with the Videos You've Already Made

PV-GS320

2.7" WIDE LCD

PV-GS90

42x

Optical

Zoom

2.7" WIDE LCD

PV-GS90

Triple beauty ­detail and gradation

3CCD Camera System

CCDs for processing, so there is absolutely no light loss. You can see the results
in beautifully rendered images with vivid color, fi ne detail, and rich gradation.

Helps prevent wasted shots

AGS (Auto Ground-Directional Standby)

The O.I.S. linear motor system can detect
when the camera is in an unusual shooting
position – when you've inadvertently left
it on in recording mode. In these cases,
the camera automatically stops recording,
saving both battery power and disc space.

*This mode can be selected from the menu.

Anyone can enjoy easy, versatile editing!

remarkable color,

GS320

Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD
camera system, with its superb color reproduction.
The advanced 3CCD camera system uses three distinct

GS320

Records normally

Automatically
stops recording

Exceptional Leica-certifi ed image quality

GS320

Leica Dicomar Lens

The GS320 boasts a Leica Dicomar lens. Developed
specifically for digital video cameras and featuring
original optical technology from Leica, this advanced

lens captures clear, crisp, fi nely nuanced images with
outstanding detail and contrast. Also, the lens was manufactured using
a multi-coating process that reduces flare and ghosts.

trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

For shooting even in dim lighting

*Leica is a registered

GS90

LED Video Light

When illumination is insufficient,
turn on the built-in LED video light to
take crisp, colorful movies. The LED
(light emitting diode) has low power
consumption, long service life, and the
safety of a low operating temperature.

GS320

Quick Movie Magic 1.0E & MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV

Transfer Data

1

Transfer the motion

images to your PC

Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0)

A USB cable lets you connect your camera to your PC,
making it easy to transfer the motion images.

System Requirements (GS320)

Interface
Windows® 2000 (SP4)*
Windows® XP (SP2)*
CPU Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® II 300MHz or higher
Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.4

CPU

•About MotionDV STUDIO LE / Quick Movie Magic In USB connection: Capturing images to a PC is available. •In DV connection: Capturing images to a PC & Recording to a digital video camera are available.
available. *1 With NV-GS320EG/EF/E/EP/EB, Recording images from a PC to a digital video camera is not available. •About iMovie 4 / iMovie HD •In DV (FireWire) connection: Capturing images to a PC &
Recording to a digital video camera are available. *2 With NV-GS320EG/EF/E/EP/EB, Recording images from a PC to a digital video camera is not available. •DV (IEEE1394, FireWire) cable is sold separately.

•About Web Camera Function •When this function is used, Windows Messenger 5.0 or 5.1 or MSN Messenger 7.0 or 7.5 or Windows Live Messegner 8.0 is necessary. ( not included ) •Supplied CD-ROM is available
for Windows only. •Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT are not compatible. •Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and / or other countries. •Apple, Mac OS, iMovie / iMovie HD , FireWire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/or 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.

MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV/Quick Movie Magic 1.0E

USB 2.0 (High Speed recommended)/DV (IEEE1394)

1
1

--

Edit

2

Quick and easy

[For Beginners] Quick Movie Magic 1.0E
Step-by-step instructions are shown
right on the monitor.

[For Advanced Users] MotionDV STUDIO

5.6E LE for DV
This includes a wide variety of titles,
video effects and transition.

Web Camera Function Card Reader Function (Mass Storage) iMovie® 4/iMovie® HD

USB 1.1 or later USB 1.1 or later DV (FireWire®)

(SP4)

(SP1/SP2)

PowerPC G3 (400MHz or higher), G4, G5

Intel® Core Duo, Intel® Core Solo

Save the Results

3

Choose how you want to save it

MPEG1

MPEG4

(ASF)

You can save the results in AVI format, convert it to the MPEG1
format or convert it to MPEG4 format. You can also burn your
video productions onto a DVD disc*.

PowerPC G3 (400MHz or higher), G4, G5,

Intel® Core Duo, Intel® Core Solo

AVI (DV)

AVI

MPEG2*

DVD

*Requires DVD writing software.

2

*

Optical Zoom Optical Zoom

10 x 42 x

* When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6 battery pack and using
the view fi nder.

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

10

h

10

min

*

* When using the separately purchased VW-VBG6
battery pack and VW-VH04 battery pack holder kit, and
using the view fi nder.

If you have a powerful zoom, you need optical image stabilization

Advanced O.I.S. and 42x Optical Zoom

This 42x zoom lens has the power you need to take dramatic closeups or get remarkable shots of even
distant subjects. But with long-distance zoom shots, even a tiny bit of hand shake has a huge effect on picture
quality. That's where image stabilization comes in. Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization)
shifts a corrective lens as you shoot to eliminate the effects of hand shake, so you get clear, sharp, blur-free
shots even at high zoom levels. It's an essential feature for getting the most out of this incredible zoom lens.

Battery Life

(Continuous Recording Time)

14

42x 20x 10x 2x

*

h

05

min

GS90

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (Approx.) (GS320) Battery Life (Approx.) (GS320)

Image Quality

2048 x 1512 pixels

2048 x 1512 pixels

(16:9) (3.1 MB)

pixels (2.0 MB)

pixels (1.0 MB)

640 x 480 pixels

640 x 360 pixels

• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality • These fi gures vary depending on the subject being photographed. *1 Usable capacity will be less. We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC
Memory cards conforming to class2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for motion-image recording. Please confi rm the latest information about SDHC/
SD Memory Cards that can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

(3.1 MB)

1600 x 1200

1280 x 960

(0.3 MB)

(0.2 MB)

Capacity

SDHC Memory Card

1

4GB*

2530 1290 630 320 160
3950 2010 990 490 250
3290 1680 820 410 210
5170 2630 1290 650 330
4020 2050 1010 500 250
6210 3160 1550 780 390
6210 3160 1550 780 390

9870 5030 2470 1230 620
28160 14080 7040 3520 1710
56320 28160 14080 7040 3520
28160 14080 7040 3520 1710
56320 28160 14080 7040 3520

2GB*

1

SD Memory Card
1

1GB*

512MB*

1

256MB*

1

CGR-DU06 1 h 15 min 1 h 10 min 30 min 30 min
VW-VBG130 2 h 10 min 2 h 55 min 55 min
VW-VBG260 4 h 25 min 4 h 05 min 1 h 55 min 1 h 50 min
VW-VBG6 10 h 10 min 9 h 25 min 4 h 30 min 4 h 10 min

Battery Life (Approx.) (GS90)

LSSB0016 1 h 45 min 1 h 30 min 55 min 45 min
VW-VBG130 3 h 2 h 40 min 1 h 35 min 1 h 20 min
VW-VBG260 6 h 05 min 5 h 20 min 3 h 10 min 2 h 45 min
VW-VBG6 14 h 05 min 12 h 15 min 7 h 25 min 6 h 25 min

•These fi gures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time

EVF LCD EVF LCD

Continuous Recording Time Actual Recording Time

EVF LCD EVF LCD

24 25

Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility

FEATURE COMPARISON

High-performance image processing

Advanced Pure Color Engine and Pure Color Engine

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
high-zoomed pictures.

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

One-Touch Navigation

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

*Icon display varies depending on the model.

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

Power LCD

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

Power LCD Plus

You can set the LCD to any of fi ve brightness levels for optimal viewing
in a variety of lighting
conditions. When shooting
outdoors on a sunny day,
make the LCD brighter.
When shooting indoors,
lower it. This not only makes
the LCD easier to see, it's
also easier on your eyes.

26

Backlight Compensation

Help Mode

Contrast Mode

Normal Level +2(outdoor)

Normal Level -2

(indoor)

FadeIN/FadeOUT

Soft Skin Mode

MagicPix

Power LCD Extra

SD9 SX5HS9

Power LCD Plus

Power LCD

GS320S10P1

S7SW20

H40H60

Advanced Pure Color Engine

Without Advanced Pure Color Engine With Advanced Pure Color Engine

GS320

Pure Color Engine

SW20 S10P1S7

GS90D50

H40H60

ALL

One-Touch Navigation

HDD Recording Mode

Card Recording Mode

Playback Mode

Mode Dial

HS9

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.

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

MagicPix

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® ONMagicPix® OFF

ALL

HDC-SD9 HDC-HS9 HDC-SX5 SDR-SW20 SDR-S10P1 SDR-S7 SDR-H60 SDR-H40 VDR-D50 PV-GS320 PV-GS90

High-Quality Pictures

Media

Recording Format AVCHD AVCHD

3CCD Camera System Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes No

O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabilization)

Leica Dicomar Lens Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes No

Image Processing LSI

MPEG2 Engine No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No

Optical Zoom 10x 10x 10x 10x 10x 10x 50x 42x 42x 10x 42x

5.1-ch Surround Sound
System and Zoom Mic

Still Picture Recording 2.1 MEGA 2.1 MEGA 2.1 MEGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA 3.1 MEGA No

Simultaneous Motion-Image
and Still Picture Recording

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

Advanced

O.I.S.

HD Advanced

Pure Color Engine

2.1 MEGA 2.1 MEGA 2.1 MEGA No No No No No No 1.2 MEGA No

60-GB HDD

SDHC/SD Memory Card

Advanced

O.I.S.

HD Advanced

Pure Color Engine

Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No

8-cm DVD Disc

SDHC/SD Memory Card

AVCHD
MPEG2

Advanced

O.I.S.

HD Advanced

Pure Color Engine

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

MPEG2 MPEG2 MPEG2 MPEG2 MPEG2 MPEG2 DV DV

Pure Color Engine Pure Color Engine Pure Color Engine Pure Color Engine Pure Color Engine Pure Color Engine

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

No No No

SDHC/SD

Memory Card

60-GB HDD

SDHC/SD Memory Card

Advanced

O.I.S.

40-GB HDD

SDHC/SD Memory Card

Advanced

O.I.S.

8-cm DVD Disc

Advanced

O.I.S.

mini DV Tape mini DV Tape

O.I.S.

Advanced

Pure Color Engine

Advanced

O.I.S.

Pure Color Engine

Ease and Versatility

Waterproof No No No 5 feet

Shockproof No No No 4 feet 4 feet No No No No No No

Dustproof No No No Yes No No No No No No No

LCD 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide 2.7" Wide

Power LCD Yes (Extra) Yes (Extra) Yes (Extra) Yes (Extra) Yes Yes (Extra) Yes (Plus) Yes (Plus) No Yes No

Wide Viewing Angle LCD YesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo

Face Detection Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No

Intelligent Shooting Guide/
Selection Playback

World Timer Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No No No No No

Pre-Rec Function Ye s Yes Yes N o No Yes Yes N o No N o N o

Intelligent Contrast Control

One-Touch Navigation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Built-in Flash YesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo

MagicPix® Ye s Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Built-in LED Light No No No No No No No No No No Yes

Soft Skin Mode Yes Ye s Ye s Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Tele Macro 50 cm 50 cm 50 cm No No No No No No 50 cm No

AGS Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes No

Quick Start 0.6 sec 0.6 sec

Burst Shooting

Lens Cover Auto Auto Auto No No Manual Manual Manual Manual Lens Cap Manual

Accessory Shoe No No Hot No No No No No No Cold No

Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No

YesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo

1.7 sec

2.1 Mega
(24 fps)

2.1 Mega
(24 fps)

(Effective in Card
Recording mode

No No No No No No No No No

0.6 sec 1.7 sec 0.6 sec 2.1 sec 2.1 sec 1.7 sec 1.7 sec No

)

Water

Resistance

No No No No No No

Networking

One Touch DVD Copying
(USB Host)

USB2.0

SDHC/SD Memory Card
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.

Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *2 Yes *1 No Yes *1 Yes *1 Yes *1 No No No

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

High Speed

Mode

Full-Speed

Mode

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORY COMPARISON

POWER

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Battery Pack

*1

VW-VBG130
VW-VBG260
CGA-DU12
CGA-DU14
CGA-DU21

AC Adaptor

VW-AD21

PV-DAC14

Battery Pack Holder Kit

Extends recording time

VW-VH04

*Use together with the optional
VW-VGB6 Battery.

VW-VBG6 (7.2 V/5800 mAh)

Battery for VW-VH04

SHOOTING

Tele Conversion Lens

Wide Conversion Lens

Continuous fi xed-position shooting

VW-LT3714H VW-LW3707H VW-CT45

Stereo Zoom

Microphone

VW-VMH3

Video DC Light

Video shooting in the dark

VW-LDC102

Foldable design and compact size

Tripod

Shoe Adaptor

VW-SK12

DATA TRANSFERRING

DVD Burner

VW-BN1

HDMI mini Cable

(for SD9/HS9)

RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m)
RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)

HDMI Cable

(for SX5)

RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m)
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m)
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
RP-CDHG80 (8.0 m)
RP-CDHG100 (10 m)

DV Cable

PV-DDC9

RECORDING MEDIA

SDHC/SD Memory Card

16GB RP-SDV16G
8GB RP-SDV08G
4GB RP-SDV04G
RP-SDM04G
2GB RP-SDV02G
RP-SDM02G
1GB RP-SDV01G
RP-SDR01G
512MB

RP-SDK512

*1 • The VW-VBG130-K and VW-VBG260-K come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together.

• Batteries made by other companies which have been certifi ed by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.

• Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing.

• Please confi rm the latest information about batteries on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/info/battery.html (This website is in English only.)
*2 • An SDHC/SD Memory Card utilizes a portion of the storage space for formatting and other purposes. •Usable capacity will be less.

*2

Mini DV Tape DVD Disc

AY-DVM80YE
AY-DVM60YE

AY-DVM80
AY-DVM60

DVD-RAM

LM-AF60U
LM-AF30U

DVD-RW

LM-RW60U
LM-RW30U

DVD-R

LM-RF60V
LM-RF30V

DVD-R-DL

LM-RF55LV

Accessory

Model No.

Description

HD Camcorder SD Camcorder HDD Camcorder

SD9 HS9 SX5 SW20 S10P1 S7 H60 H40 D50 GS320 GS90

POWER

1320 mAh

2640 mAh

1150 mAh

2040 mAh

5800 mAh (Battery for VW-VH04)

AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables

• • • • • • • •

• • • • •*1 • •

• • • • • • • •

• • • • • •

Rechargeable
Lithium Ion
Battery Pack /
Battery Pack Holder Kit

AC Adaptor

VW-VBG130

VW-VBG260

CGA-DU12

CGA-DU21

VW-VBG6

VW-AD21

SHOOTING

Tele Conversion Lens

Wide Conversion Lens

Tripod

Stereo Zoom Microphone

Video DC Light

Shoe Adaptor

VW-LT3714H

VW-LW3707H

VW-CT45

VW-VMH3

VW-LDC102

VW-SK12-K

• • •

• • •

• • • • • • • • • • •

• •*2 • •

• • • • • • • • • • •

*2

DATA TRANSFERRING

DVD Burner

HDMI mini Cable

HDMI Cable

DV Cable

VW-BN1

RP-CDHM15

RP-CDHM30

RP-CDHG10

RP-CDHG15

RP-CDHG20

RP-CDHG30

RP-CDHG50

RP-CDHG80

RP-CDHG100

PV-DDC9

1.5 m

3.0 m

1.0 m

1.5 m

2.0 m

3.0 m

5.0 m

8.0 m

10.0 m

• • • • • •

• •

• •

RECORDING MEDIA

RP-SDV16G

RP-SDV08G

RP-SDV04G

PR-SDM04G

SDHC/SD
Memory Card

DVD-RAM Disc

DVD- RW Disc

DVD-R Disc

DVD -R DL Disc

*1 Use in combination with the separately purchased VW-VH04 Battery Pack Holder *2 Shoe adaptor required.

RP-SDV02G

PR-SDM02G

RP-SDV01G

RP-SDR01G

PR-SDK512

LM-AF60U

LM-AF30U

LM-RW60U

LM-RW30U

LM-RF60V

LM-RF30V

LM-RF55LV

Class6 16GB up to 20MB/s

Class6 8GB up to 20MB/s

Class6 4GB up to 20MB/s

Class4 4GB UP to 10MB/s

Class6 2GB up to 20MB/s

Class4 2GB UP to 5MB/s

Class6 1GB up to 20MB/s

(Not Class rated) 512MB, up to 20MB/s

Double-sided 60 Minute

Single-sided 30 Minute

Single-sided 60 Minute

Single-sided 30 Minute

Double-sided 60 Minute

Single-sided 30 Minute

Dual Layer on single side

• • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

• • • • • • • • • •

Camcorder

*1

•

• • • •*2 • •*2 • •*2 • •*2 • •*2 • •

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

• •

DVD

Mini DV Camcorder

• • •

• •

• •

*2

• • • •

• •

*2

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power Supply
Power Consumption
Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D )
Media

LENS SECTION

Image Sensor

F Value
Optical Zoom
Focal Length
Filter Diameter

35mm Film Camera Equivalent

Lens Brand

CAMERA SECTION

Minimum Illumination

Focus

White Balance

Shutter Speed

Iris
Scene Mode
Backlight Compensation
EVF
Monitor
Microphone
Date Recording
Fade In/Out
Rec. Review
OSD Language
Image Stabilizer
Digital Zoom
LED Video Light
Flash
Web Camera Function

DISC SECTION

Applicable Disc

Cue/Review
Skip

CARD SECTION

Card Slot

Still Picture

DPOF
PictBridge

RECORDING SECTION

Format

Recording Mode

Playback Mode

Variable Speed Search
Audio Recording System
Audio Dubbing
Counter
Media Remaining Indication

INTERFACES

AV
HDMI
S-Video
Microphone (stereo mini)
Headphones
DV Input/Output (IEEE1394)
USB
Video Component
Accessory Shoe

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

AC Adaptor
AC Cable
DC Cable
Rechargeable Barrery Pack
Strap
Video Component Cable
AV Cable
Lens Cap
IR Remote
USB Cable
SD Memory Card

CD-ROM

*HD: High-Defi nition/STD: Standard-Defi niti on •The rem aining b atte ry ca pacit y is displaye d in minu tes whe n using t he appl icabl e Pana sonic b atter y. •When using b atter ies made by other companies
the rem aining b attery ca pacity wil l not be shown. • We canno t accept any lia bility wha tsoever for d amages to the un it or accident s caused by no n-gen uine Panaso nic batteri es (including t hose that hav e

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been certifi ed by Pa nasonic).

DC7.2 V/9.3 V DC7.2 V/9.3 V DC7.2 V/9.3 V DC3.6 V/5.0 V DC4.8 V/3.6 V DC3.6 V/5.0 V DC7.2 V/9.3 V DC7.2 V/9.3 V DC7.2 V/ 9.3 V DC7.2 V/7.9 V DC7.2 V/9.3 V

5.8 W 6.8 W 10.2 W 2.9 W 2.9 W 2.9 W 4.0 W 4.0 W 5.9 W 5.2 W 4.1 W

0.606 lb 0.86 lb 1.20 lb 0.49 lb 0.40 lb 0.36 lb 0.75 lb 0.75 lb 0.88 lb 0.99 lb 0.86 lb

2.56 x 2.638 x 4.96 inch 2.953 x 2.913 x 4.96 inch 3.3 x 3.7 x 5.9 inch 1.33 x 2.50 x 4.54 inch 1.22 x 2.48 x 4.49 inch 1.6 x 2.3 x 4.0 inch 2.64 x 2.76 x 4.57 inch 2.64 x 2.76 x 4.57 inch 2.08 x 3.52 x 5.06 inch 3.34 x 3.06 x 5.8 inch 2.638 x 3.327 x 4.697 inch
SD/SDHC Memory Card HDD, SD/SDHC Memory Card 8-cm DVD Disc, SD/SDHC Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card HDD, SD/SDHC Memory Card HDD, SD/SDHC Memory Card 8-cm DVD Disc, SD/SDHC Memory Card miniDV, SD/SDHC Memory Card

1/6”CCD x 3 Total pixels: 560 k x 3
Effective pixels: 520k x 3 [16:9]
(Motion Image / Still Image)

F1.8 (WIDE)/2.8 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE)/2.8 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE)/2.8 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE)/2.4 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE)/2.4 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE)/2.4 (TELE) F2.0 (WIDE)/F5.0 (TELE) F1.9 (WIDE)/F4.3 (TELE) F1.9 (WIDE)/F4.3 (TELE) F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE) F1.9 (WIDE)/F4.3 (TELE)
10x Variable Speed Zoom 10x Variable Speed Zoom 10x Variable Speed Zoom 10x Variable Speed Zoom 10x Variable Speed Zoom 10x Variable Speed Zoom 50 x Variable Speed Zoom 42 x Variable Speed Zoom 42 x Variable Speed Zoom 10 x Variable Speed Zoom 42 x Variable Speed Zoom

3.0—30.0 mm 3.0—30.0 mm 3.0—30.0 mm 2.3—23 mm 2.3—23 mm 2.3—23 mm 1.8 — 90 mm 1.8 — 75.6 mm 1.8—75.6 mm 3.0—30 mm 1.8 - 75.6 mm

37 mm 37 mm 37 mm —— — — — 37 mm 37 mm —

42.9—429 mm [16:9]
(Motion Image / Still Picture)

Leica Dicomar Leica Dicomar Leica Dicomar Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Leica Dicomar Panasonic

5 Lux (1/30 Low Light Mode),
1 Lux (Magic Pix® Mode)

AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual AF/Manual

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set

Motion Image/

60i : Auto Slow Shutter ON :1/30—1/8000, OFF : 1/60—1/8000
24p : Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/24—1/8000, OFF : 1/48—1/8000

Still
60i : Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30—1/8000, OFF : 1/60—1/8000 (Progressive : 1/30—)
24p : Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/24—1/8000, OFF : 1/48—1/8000

Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual
Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
— — 0.44” Wide EVF — — — ——0.33” Color (113,578 dots) 0.33” Color (113,578 dots) 0.33” Color (113,578 dots)

2.7” Wide LCD (300,000 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (300,000 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (300,000 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots) 2.7” Wide LCD (123,200 dots)
Dolby Digital / 5.1ch, Zoom Microphone Dolby Digital / 5.1ch, Zoom Microphone 2-ch Stereo, Zoom Microphone
Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Data Code) Auto Date (in Date Code) Auto Date (in Date Code)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
————— — ———YesYes
English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish English / Canadian French / Spanish

Advanced O.I.S. Advanced O.I.S. Advanced O.I.S. E.I.S. (Electronic Image Stabilization) E.I.S. (Electronic Image Stabilization) E.I.S. (Electronic Image Stabilization) Advanced O.I.S. Advanced O.I.S. Advanced O.I.S. O.I.S. Advanced O.I.S.

25 x—700 x 25 x—700 x 25 x—700 x 10 x—700 x 10 x—700 x 10 x—700 x 50 x—2500 x 42 x—2000 x 42 x—2000 x 10 x—700 x 42 x—2000 x
————— — ——— —Yes
1 m—2.5 m (approx.) 1 m—2.5 m (approx.) 1 m—2.5 m (approx.) — — — —————
————— — — — — Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps —

——

— — Forward / Reverse — — — ——Forward/Reverse ——
— — Forward / Reverse — — — ——Forward/Reverse ——

SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC SD/SDHC —

JPEG Picture size: 1920x1080 [16:9]

2.1 Megapixels

Max.999 stills Max.999 stills Max.999 stills Max.999 stills Max.999 stills Max.999 stills Max 999 stills Max 999 stills Max 999 stills Max 999 stills —

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes —

AVCHD (Motion Image) AVCHD (Motion Image)

HD*: HA (17 Mbps / VBR),
HG (13 Mbps / VBR),
HX (9 Mbps / VBR),
HE (6 Mbps / VBR)

HD*: HA (17 Mbps / VBR),
HG (13 Mbps / VBR),
HX (9 Mbps / VBR),
HE (6 Mbps / VBR)

————— ————Max. 20 x Speed Max. 20 x Speed

Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / 5.1-channel Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / 5.1-channel Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / 2-channel
————— — — — — Yes (only inner mic) —
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Time Code Time Code
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out
Yes (mini) Yes (mini) Yes — — ——————
————— — — — — Out (AVMulti) —
————— ——————
————— ——————
————— — — — — In/Out In/Out
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)(mini B) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini B) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini AB) Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini B) Full-Speed (mini B)
Yes Yes Yes — — ——————
— — Yes (Hot) — — — — — — Yes (Cold) —

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion Lithium-Ion
— — — Yes (Hand Strap) Yes (Hand Strap) Yes (Hand Strap) — — — — —
Yes Yes Yes — — ——————
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
————— ————Yes—
Yes Yes Yes — — ————Yes—
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes —
————— ——————

HD Writer 2.5E HD Writer 2.5E HD Writer 2.0E Motion SD STUDIO 1.3E Motion SD STUDIO 1.2E Motion SD STUDIO 1.3E VideoCam Suite 1.0 VideoCam Suite 1.0 VideoCam Suite 1.0

SD9 HS9 SX5 SW20 S10P1 S7 H60 H40 D50 GS320 GS90

Picture

/

HD Camcorder SD Camcorder HDD Camcorder DVD Camcorder Mini DV Camcorder

1/6”CCD x 3 Total pixels: 560 k x 3
Effective pixels: 520k x 3 [16:9]
(Motion Image / Still Image)

42.9—429 mm [16:9]
(Motion Image / Still Picture)

5 Lux (1/30 Low Light Mode),
1 Lux (Magic Pix® Mode)

(Progressive : 1/24—)

JPEG Picture size: 1920x1080 [16:9]

2.1 Megapixels

HD*: HA (17 Mbps / VBR),
HG (13 Mbps / VBR),
HX (9 Mbps / VBR),
HE (6 Mbps / VBR)

HD*: HA (17 Mbps / VBR),
HG (13 Mbps / VBR),
HX (9 Mbps / VBR),
HE (6 Mbps / VBR)

1/6”CCD x 3 Total pixels: 560 k x 3
Effective pixels: 520k x 3 [16:9]
(Motion Image / Still Image)

42.9—429 mm [16:9]
(Motion Image / Still Picture)

5 Lux (1/30 Low Light Mode),
1 Lux (Magic Pix® Mode)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 sec (
1/30—1/8000 sec (Still Picture)
(Progressive 1/30—1/500)

8 cm DVD-RAM Ver.2.1 / 8 cm DVD-R for
General Ver.2.0 / 8 cm DVD-RW Ver.1.1
2x-speed(2x/1x) / DVD-R for DL Ver.3.0

JPEG Picture size: 1920x1080 [16:9]

2.1 Megapixels

HD*: AVCHD (Motion Image)
STD*: DVD Video Recording (Moving Picture

HD*: HG (13 Mbps / CBR),
HN (9 Mbps / VBR), HE (6 Mbps / VBR)
STD*: XP (10 Mbps / VBR),
SP (5 Mbps / VBR), LP (2.5 Mbps / VBR)

HD*: HG (13 Mbps / CBR),
HN (9 Mbps / VBR), HE (6 Mbps / VBR)
STD*: XP (10 Mbps / VBR),
SP (5 Mbps / VBR), LP (2.5 Mbps / VBR)

Motion Image),

1/6"CCD (680 k pixels, Total/340 k [4:3],
300 k [16:9](Motion Image)
/350 k [4:3] (Still Picture)Effective)

43.9—439mm [4:3],

43.9—439mm [16:9](Motion Image)/

43.7—437mm [4:3](Still Picture)

2Lux (MagicPix) 2Lux (MagicPix) 2Lux (MagicPix) 2lux (MagicPix) 2lux (MagicPix) 2 Lux (MagicPix) 1lux (MagicPix) 2 Lux (MagicPix)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set/
Underwater (with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/30—1/500 (Still Picture)

Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction

—— — ——

JPEG Picture size:
640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3 Megapixels

MPEG2 (Motion Image) MPEG2 (Motion Image) MPEG2 (Motion Image) MPEG2 (Motion Image) MPEG2 (Motion Image) MPEG2 (Motion Image) DVC-SD DVC

)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / MPEG1-Layer2

1/6"CCD (680 k pixels, Total/340 k [4:3],
300 k [16:9](Motion Image)
/350 k [4:3] (Still Picture)Effective)

43.9—439mm [4:3],

43.9—439mm [16:9](Motion Image)/

43.7—437mm [4:3](Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/60—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/60—1/500 (Still Picture)

JPEG Picture size:
640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3 Megapixels

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

MPEG1-Layer2 Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3) / MPEG1-Layer2 Dolby Digital (2 ch) / MPEG1 AudioLayer2 Dolby Digital (2 ch) / MPEG1 AudioLayer2 Dolby Digital (2 ch) PCM 12 bit 4 ch/ 16 bit 2 ch PCM 12 bit 4 ch/ 16 bit 2 ch

1/6"CCD (680 k pixels, Total/340 k [4:3],
300 k [16:9](Motion Image)
/350 k [4:3] (Still Picture)Effective)

43.9—439mm [4:3],

43.9—439mm [16:9] (Motion Image)/

43.7—437mm [4:3] (Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/30—1/500 (Still Picture)

JPEG Picture size:
640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3 Megapixels

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

1/6”CCD (800 k pixels, Total/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9] (Motion Image)/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)

40.9 — 2046 mm [4:3]/

33.4 — 1670 mm [16:9] (

40.7—2036 mm [4:3]/33.2 —1658 [16:9]
(Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/30—1/500 (Still Picture)

Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction

JPEG Picture size:
640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3
640 x 360 [16:9] 0.2

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

Motion Image)

Megapixels

Megapixels

1/6”CCD (800 k pixels, Total/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9] (Motion Image)/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)

40.9 — 1718 mm [4:3]/

33.4 — 1403 mm [16:9] (Motion Image)

40.7—1710 mm [4:3]/33.2 —1393 [16:9]
(Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/30—1/500 (Still Picture)

JPEG Picture size:

or

640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3
640 x 360 [16:9] 0.2

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

Megapixels

Megapixels

or

1/6”CCD (800 k pixels, Total/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9] (Motion Image)/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)

40.9—1718 mm [4:3], 33.4—1403 mm
[16:9] (Motion Image)

40.7—1710 mm [4:3], 33.2—1393 mm
[16:9] (Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/30—1/500 (Still Picture)

Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction

8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1/8 cm DVD-R for
General Ver. 2.0/8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1
2 x-speed (2 x/1 x)/DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0

JPEG Picture size:
640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3
640 x 360 [16:9] 0.2

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

XP (10Mbps/VBR),
SP (5Mbps/VBR),
LP (2.5Mbps/VBR)

Megapixels

Megapixels

1/6” CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total/630
k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9]
(Motion Image)/710 k x 3 [4:3],
540 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)

46.1—461 mm [4:3]/47.1 — 471 mm
[16:9] (Motion Image)

43.4 — 434 mm [4:3]/47.0 — 470 mm
[16:9] (Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/60—1/8000 (Motion Image),
1/30—1/2000 (Still Picture)

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JPEG Picture size:
2048 x 1512 [4:3] 3.1 Megapixels or
2048 x 1152 [16:9] 2.4

or

1600 x 1200 [4:3] 2.0 Megapixels or
1280 x 960 [4:3] 1.0
640 x 480 [4:3] 0.3 Megapixels or
640 x 360 [16:9] 0.2 Megapixels

SP/LP SP/LP

SP/LP SP/LP

Quick Movie Magic 1.0E/
MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV

Megapixels or

Megapixels or

miniDV

1/6” CCD (800 k pixels, Total/290 k [4:3],
380 k [16:9]
(Motion Image)/

290 k [4:3], 380 k [16:9]

(Still Picture)

Effective)

40.9 — 1718 mm [4:3]/

33.4 — 1403 mm [16:9] (Motion Image)

40.7—1710 mm [4:3]/33.2 —1393 [16:9]
(Still Picture)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
(with IR Sensor)

1/30—1/8000 (Motion Image)

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