Panasonic HCW580EFK Black

MPN: HCW580EFK  |  EAN: 5025232836888  |  Model: HCW580EFK

Price Information

£366.22

as at 25 Sep 19 | 12:40 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Panasonic HCW580EFK Black - HCW580EFK Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Camcorder
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Advanced Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Professional Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Live Streaming
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Low-light Videos
Just Right
Travel
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Professional 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 HCW580EFK 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!

Your camera provides you with sufficient controls and tools to get your videography to the quality and spec that your high standards will require. For instance the manual focus capability that comes with the HCW580EFK, will align with your skill level.

Having established yourself as an authority and full-on pro in the world video capture, you'll be looking for a device that goes beyond simply ticking the boxes. With the Panasonic HCW580EFK, you'll have a great companion for your craft. This model comes with a comprehensive set of controls allowing you deliver excellent results for clients and customers.

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 HCW580EFK 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 HCW580EFK 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 HCW580EFK.

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.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HCW580EFK is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

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. 

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Style

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the HCW580EFK 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 HCW580EFK is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Panasonic HCW580EFK Black - HCW580EFK 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
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Present Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Video
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio System Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-in Microphone Yes
Headphone Outputs 1
Lens System
Digital Zoom 3000 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 28 - 1740 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 2.06 - 103 mm
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
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc Types Supported N
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3
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
Other Features
Effective Megapixels (image) 1.67 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
Networking
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Warranty Card Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 129 mm
Height 62 mm
Weight 264 g
Width 60 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