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Panasonic HC-V550 Camcorder Camera vs Panasonic HC-V230 Camcorder

Summary
Sensor

Live MOS, 2.20 MP

Live MOS, 2.2 MP

Lens

2.06-103 mm, 50 x optical zoom

2.06-103 mm, 50 x optical zoom

Aperture

f/1.8-f/4.2

f/1.8-f/4.2

Shutter Speed

1/2000-2 sec

1/2000-2 sec

ISO

N/A

N/A

Battery

Rechargeable

Rechargeable

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Panasonic HC-V550 Camcorder Camera is permanently discontinued.
Panasonic HC-V230 Camcorder is permanently discontinued.
General
Brand

Panasonic

Panasonic

Type

Camcorder

Camcorder

Title

Panasonic HC-V550 Camcorder Camera

Panasonic HC-V230 Camcorder

Sensor
Type

Live MOS Sensor

Live MOS Sensor

Image Sensor Format

BIS

Size(W x H)

1/5.8 inch

1/5.8 inch

Processor Model

Crystal Engine Pro Processor

Crystal Engine Pro Processor

Effective Resolution

2.20 MP Resolution

2.2 MP Resolution

Lens
Lens Type

Zoom

Zoom

Focal Length

2.06-103 mm

2.06-103 mm

Optical Zoom

50 x

50 x

Lens cover

No

No

Aperture Range

f/1.8-f/4.2 Aperture

f/1.8-f/4.2 Aperture

Video
Resolution Available

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD),
1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

1920x1080 Pixels (1080p HD),
1280x720 Pixels (720p HD)

Slow Motion Effect

No

Flash
Built in Flash

No

No

Hot Shoe/Flash mount

No

Lock Buttons

AF

Connectivity
Wifi

,Type 802.11 b/g/n

No

HDMI

, miniUSB

Bluetooth

No

No

NFC

No

Pictbridge

No

No

USB

, Type 2.0, 480 MB

, Type 2.0, 480 MB

Previewing
Viewfinder

No

No

Display Type

LCD

LCD

Display Size

3 Inch

2.7 Inch

Display Resolution (No.of dots)

460800 dots

230400 dots

Moveable Display

Touchscreen

No

No. of supported language

6

6

Brightness Adjustment

, levels

No

Storage
Memory Card Type

SD, SDHC, SDXC

SD, SDHC, SDXC

Storage File system

DCF,EXIF

DCF,EXIF

Other Features
Shutter Speed

1/2000-2 sec

1/2000-2 sec

3D

No

No

Auto Focus

, Contrast detection

Touch Focus

No

No

Manual Focus

Image Stabilization

, Type : Optical

, Type : Optical

In-camera Editing

Creative, Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec

Creative, Creative Control:Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec

HDR Shooting Mode

No

No

Drive Mode

, Single, Motion Mode

No

Burst Mode

No

No

Microphone

White Balance Type

Auto, Cloudy, Indoor, Sunny

Auto, Cloudy, Indoor

Iris control

Supported media/softwares

HD Writer LE 2.1

Files
Image File Formats

JPEG

JPEG

Image Minimum Resolution

2 MP

0.3 MP

Exposure
Exposure Lock

No

No

Design
Dimensions (WxHxD)

53 x 61 x 116 mm

53 x 59 x 116 mm

Weight

235 Gram

211 Gram

Rugged

No

No

Available Color Options

Black

Black

Warranty
Warranty Period

2 Years

3 Years

Parts Only

2 Years

Battery
Battery model

VW-VBT190

Battery

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Rechargeable(proprietary)

Battery Type

Li-ion

Battery Capacity

1940 mAh, 3.6 volts

1940 mAh

Other Accessories
Accessories Inbox

AC Adaptor, AC Cable, DC Cable, Rechargeable Battery Pack, HDMI Cable, USB Cable and CD-ROM

Accessories Supported

Remote Pan Tilt Cradle(VW-CTR1), Battery Pack(VW-VBT380), Battery Charger(VW-BC10), Accessory Kit(VW-ACT10), LED Light(VW-LED1), Shoe Adapter(VW-SK12), Suction Cup(VW-SCA100) and Video Camera Mount (RP-CMC10)