Panasonic V180K Full HD 1080p Handheld Camcorder
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.
90x Intelligent / 50x Optical Zoom
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.
28mm Wide-Angle Lens
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.
BSI Sensor Quality
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.
Crisp, Clear Audio
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.
Creative Controls
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.
Wide Touch-Screen LCD
Compose your images, add filter effects and more with a responsive, 2.7in wide touch-screen LCD monitor (230,400 dots).
Level Shot
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.
Clear, Blurless Imaging
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.
Product Highlights
Super-sharp Full HD 1080p recording.
Intelligent 90x zoom, with 5 axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization provides maximum handheld stability.
Responsive touch screen on 2.7” LCD.
2-channel zoom microphone for clear audio at any distance.
General Specs
Depth (in.) | 4.57 |
Width (in.) | 2.09 |
Height (in.) | 2.32 |
Digital Zoom | 150x / 500x |
Sensor For Main Camera
Image Sensor | 1/5.8-inch BSI MOS Sensor |
Total Pixels | 2.51 megapixels |
Effective Pixels
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] |
Lens For Main Camera
F Value | F1.8 (WIDE) / F4.2 (TELE) |
Optical Zoom | 50x |
Focal Length | 2.06 - 103 mm |
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent
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 |
Camera Section
Standard Illumination | 1400 lx |
Minimum Illumination | 4 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)) |
Focus | Auto / Manual |
Zoom
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) |
Shutter Speed
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 |
Motion Image
Auto Slow Shutter ON | 1/30 - 1/8000 |
Auto Slow Shutter OFF | 1/60 - 1/8000 |
Recording Section
Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
Recording Format | [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive; [iFrame / MP4] MP4 |
Compression Method | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Recording/ Playback Mode
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 |
Audio Recording System
AVCHD | Dolby Digital (2ch) |
iFrame, MP4 | AAC (2ch) |
Recording Format
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) |
General Section
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 |
Interface
AV | Yes |
HDMI | Yes (mini) |
USB | 2.0 Hi-Speed |
USB Charge | Yes |
Lens Cover | Yes (Manual) |
Standard Accessory
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) |