This compact, lightweight and easy-to-use handheld camcorder brings a fun, easy experience to high-resolution video capture with a 5-axis image stabilizer, super-long 50x optical zoom and up to 90x intelligent zooming. At the same time, BSI sensors assure low-light video image quality and a two-channel zoom microphone works in tandem with the zoom to ensure crisp, clear audio at any distance.
Smoothly, clearly and effortlessly the HC-V180K camcorder brings in distant subjects like scenery, athletic events and more with a quick-focus 90x intelligent, 50x optical zoom advantage.
Fit more people and scenery into settings like weddings, reunions, vacations and more with the built-in 28mm wide-angle lens. Especially convenient for capturing group images in small spaces.
An advanced BSI (Back-Illuminated Sensor) adds exceptional brilliance to all your high-definition video in both bright and dim conditions. Ideal for the beach and sunny outdoor events, as well as sunrises, sunsets, cloud cover and dimly-lit evening settings.
Seamlessly synced to the camcorder's active zooming capability, a two-channel zoom microphone automatically adjusts recording volume higher or lower to ensure crisp, clear audio up close or in the distance.
Add more personality and creativity to your high-definition imaging with creative filter effects like 8mm Movie, Silent Movie, Miniature Effect and Time Lapse Recording.
Compose your images, add filter effects and more with a responsive, 2.7in wide touch-screen LCD monitor (230,400 dots).
With Panasonic's Level Shot function, the HC-V180K camcorder automatically detects and compensates for camera tilting. Ideal for hard-to-get images while hiking, climbing and more.
Panasonic's HYBRID O.I.S.+ and 5-axis correction effectively suppresses the blurring frequently caused by unwanted handheld movement while shooting. The result is clear, focused and detailed images.
Image Sensor | 1/5.8-inch BSI MOS Sensor |
Total Pixels | 2.51 megapixels |
Motion Image | 2.20 megapixels [16:9] (O.I.S. Standard Mode, Level Shot Function OFF) |
Still Image | 1.67 megapixels [3:2]; 2.20 megapixels [16:9]; 1.70 megapixels [4:3] |
F Value | F1.8 (WIDE) / F4.2 (TELE) |
Optical Zoom | 50x |
Focal Length | 2.06 - 103 mm |
Motion Image (16:9) | 28.0 - 1740 mm [16:9](O.I.S. Standard Mode, Level Shot Function: OFF)) |
Still Image | 33.6 - 1714 mm [3:2]; 28.0 - 1740 mm [16:9]; 34.0 - 1766 mm [4:3] |
Lens Brand | Panasonic Lens |
Standard Illumination | 1400 lx |
Minimum Illumination | 4 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)) |
Focus | Auto / Manual |
Intelligent Zoom OFF | 62 x (O.I.S. Standard Mode, Level Shot Function: OFF) |
Intelligent Zoom ON | 90 x (O.I.S. Standard Mode, Level Shot Function: OFF) |
Digital Zoom | 150 x / 500 x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns) |
White Balance | Auto/White Set/Sunny/Cloudy/Indoor1/Indoor2 (TTL system) |
Still Image | 1/2 - 1/2000 |
Iris | Auto / Manual |
Image Stabilizer | HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function |
Creative Control (Except 4K Mode) | Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec |
Auto Slow Shutter ON | 1/30 - 1/8000 |
Auto Slow Shutter OFF | 1/60 - 1/8000 |
Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
Recording Format | [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive; [iFrame / MP4] MP4 |
Compression Method | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
AVCHD | 1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p); PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i) |
MP4 | 1080p/60p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080); 720p/30p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720) |
iFrame | 960 x 540/30p (28Mbps / VBR) |
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery | Approx. 1 h 0 min (60p mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (PH mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (HA mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (HG mode); Approx. 1 h 5 min (HE mode); Approx. 1 h 0 min (MP4 28M); Approx.1 h 15 min (MP4 720p); Approx. 1h 20 min (iFrame) |
Thumbnail Display | 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page |
Microphone | 2ch Stereo, Zoom Microphone |
Speaker | Dynamic type |
AVCHD | Dolby Digital (2ch) |
iFrame, MP4 | AAC (2ch) |
Recording Image Size | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
Still Image | [16:9] 10 megapixels (4224 x 2376), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080); [3:2] 7.7 megapixels (3408 x 2272), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152); [4:3] 7.4 megapixels (3136 x 2352), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) |
Simultaneous Recording | [16:9] 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) |
Power Supply | 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor) |
Power Consumption | Max. 4.7W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 53 x 59 x 116 mm (2.087 x 2.323 x 4.567 inch) |
Weight (w/o battery and SD card) | Approx. 211g (0.465lb) |
LCD Monitor | 2.7-inch Wide LCD monitor (230,400 dots) |
Touch Panel | Yes |
AV | Yes |
HDMI | Yes (mini) |
USB | 2.0 Hi-Speed |
USB Charge | Yes |
Lens Cover | Yes (Manual) |
AC Adaptor | Yes |
DC Cable | Yes (USB Type) |
Rechargeable Battery Pack | Yes (1,940mAh) |
HDMI Cable | Yes (mini) |
USB Cable | Yes |
Editing Software | HD Writer LE 3.0 (Download) |
Depth (in.) | 4.57 |
Width (in.) | 2.09 |
Height (in.) | 2.32 |
Digital Zoom | 150x / 500x |
Product Weight (lbs.) | 1.0000 |