Panasonic HC-V180 Black

MPN: HCV180EFK  |  EAN: 5025232836802  |  Model: HC-V180

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Choosist's Ratings

Panasonic HC-V180 Black - HCV180EFK Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Camcorder
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Travel
Outstanding
Live Streaming
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Low-light Videos
Just Right
Professional Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

The Camcorder is purpose-built for long video recording sessions to capture your memories and special occasions.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Panasonic HC-V180 will satisfy your needs.

Video skill level

Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Panasonic device is a very good option!

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Video Scenarios

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic HC-V180 is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (2.5 x 1.85 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Panasonic's in-built intervalometer

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Panasonic HC-V180 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HC-V180.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Panasonic is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the HC-V180 is a breeze.

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. 

Style

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the HC-V180 showcases your refined taste in mobile cameras. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the HC-V180 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Panasonic HC-V180 Black - HCV180EFK Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camcorder Type Handheld camcorder
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 1.8-4.2
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Minimum Illumination 1 lx
On Screen Display (OSD) Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), ENG, HIN, PER, THA
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Present Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Indoor, Sunny
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Shutter
Shutter Speed (photo) 1/2 - 1/2000 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Supported Video Modes 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 960 x 540, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC, AVCHD, MP4
Audio System Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 250 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 28 - 1740 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 2.06 - 103 mm
Maximum Aperture Number 4.2
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 1740 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 1.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 28 mm
Optical Zoom 50 x
Storage
Camcorder Tape Type N
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc Types Supported N
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 2.7
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Sensor
Effective Megapixels (movie) 2.2 MP
Image Sensor Size 1/5.8
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 2.5 x 1.85 mm
Optical Sensor Size 1/5.8 "
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type BSI CMOS
Total Megapixels 2.51 MP
Technical Details
Image Stabilizer Type Hybrid
Other Features
Effective Megapixels (image) 2.2 MP
Interval Recording 1
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Mini) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity 1
USB Charging Yes
Battery
Battery Capacity 1940 mAh
Charging Source AC, Battery
Video Recording Time 1.25 h
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Cables Included Mini-HDMI, USB
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 116 mm
Height 59 mm
Weight 211 g
Width 53 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4224 x 2376 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 4224 x 2376, 1920 x 1080, 3408 x 2272, 1728 x 1152, 3136 x 2352, 640 x 480