Product Overview
The Panasonic W580 Full HD 1080p handheld camcorder brings the joy of video creation to life with innovative features like multi-camera scene picture-in-picture recording via a second built-in camera, or by adding a WiFi link to a mobile device the camera to increase creative possibilities. A 50x optical zoom with 5-axis image stability and up to 90x intelligent zooming get you close to the action, plus an exclusive High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode brings imaging to life by reclaiming the highlights and shadows lost by most compact camcorders.
Level Footage at All Times: The Level Shot function automatically detects and corrects camera tilt to let you record confidently. * Not available with 4K mode.
Clear, Blurless Results: HYBRID O.I.S.+ and 5-axis correction thoroughly suppress blurring caused by unwanted handheld shaking.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie: By combining two images taken with different exposures, blown highlights and blocked shadows are eliminated. A dedicated HDR button enables quick mode changes.
28mm Wide-Angle: Fit more people into any shot to capture group images with ease, even in small rooms.
90x Intelligent / 50x Optical Zoom: Bring distant subjects in close with 90x Intelligent Zoom and a sharp, clear 50x Optical Zoom.
Twin Camera Function: A rotatable second camera is included to let you record two angles at once as a picture-in-picture effect.
Wireless Multi Camera: Built in Wi-Fi links up to three smartphones simultaneously to record picture-in-picture from multiple angles.
Panasonic HC-W580K Includes:
- AC Adapter
- DC Cable (USB Type)
- Rechargeable Battery Pack (1,940mAh)
- HDMI Cable (mini)
- USB Cable
- Editing Software HD Writer LE 3.1 (Download)
Panasonic HC-W580K Features:
- Super-sharp Full HD 1080p recording
- Intelligent 90x zoom and 5-axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization provide maximum handheld stability
- WiFi and NFC enabled for quickly sharing content and controlling camcorder features remotely
- Built in Twin Camera plus WiFi mobile device features add multi-camera scene picture-in-picture recording
- Exclusive High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode reduces the overly high-contrast look created by overexposed and underexposed shooting conditions
- High Precision AF mode improves focusing while zooming, panning and shooting moving subjects.
Panasonic HC-W580K Specifications:
- UPC: 885170266094
- Sensor Section:
- Effective Pixels:
- Still Image:
- 1.67 megapixels [3:2]
- 2.20 megapixels [16:9]
- 1.70 megapixels [4:3]
- Motion Image: 2.20 megapixels [16:9] (O.I.S. Standard Mode, Level Shot Function OFF)
- Sensor for Main Camera: Image Sensor: 1/5.8" BSI MOS Sensor, Total Pixels: 2.51 megapixels
- Lens Section:
- Lens For Main Camera:
- F Value: F1.8 (WIDE) / F4.2 (TELE)
- Focal Length:
- Optical Zoom: 50x
- Camera Equivalent:
- Still Image:
- 33.6 – 1714 mm [3:2]
- 28.0 – 1740 mm [16:9]
- 34.0 – 1766 mm [4:3]
- Motion Image (16:9): 28.0 - 1740 mm [16:9] (O.I.S. Standard Mode, Level Shot Function OFF)
- Lens Brand: Panasonic Lens
- Lens For Sub Camera:
- F Value: F2.8
- Focal Length: 2.48 mm
- 35 mm Film
- Camera Equivalent: Motion Image 30.6 mm
- 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: 62x (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: 150x / 3000x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns)
- White Balance: Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2
- Shutter Speed:
- Motion Image: Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 – 1/8000
- Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 – 1/8000
- 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
- HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode): Yes
- Creative Control (Except 4K Mode): Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec
- 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(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)
- 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 10 min (60p mode)
- Approx. 1 h 10 min (PH mode)
- Approx. 1 h 10 min (HA mode)
- Approx. 1 h 10 min (HG mode)
- Approx. 1 h 10 min (HE mode)
- Approx. 1 h 05 min (MP4 50M)
- Approx. 1 h 10 min (MP4 28M)
- Approx. 1 h 20 min (MP4 720p)
- Approx. 1 h 20 min (iFrame) *Twin Camera OFF
- Thumbnail Display: 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page
- Audio Recording System:
- AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
- iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch)
- Microphone: 2ch Stereo, Zoom Microphone
- Speaker: Dynamic type
- Still Image Section:
- Recording Image Size:
- 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 x480)
- Simultaneous Recording: [16:9] 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080)
- Recording Format: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
- Power Supply: 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption: Max. 5.4W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 2.362" x 2.441" x 5.079" (60 x 62 x 129 mm)
- Weight (w/o battery and SD card): Approx. 0.582 lb (264g)
- LCD Monitor: 3.0" Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots)
- Touch Panel: Yes
- AV: Yes
- HDMI: Yes (mini)
- USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed
- USB: Charge Yes
- Lens Cover: Yes (Auto)
- On-Screen Display Language Please refer to "OSD" sheet
- Wi-Fi:
- Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Frequency 2.4GHz band
