Sony
fs5 ii
vs
Panasonic
hcx1500e
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specs
Sony
fs5 ii
Other Features
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Approx. 111.3 x 128.7 x 172.4 mmmm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
not available
XAVC QFHD: MPEG-4 AVC|H.264 4:2:0, XAVC HD: MPEG-4 AVC|H.264 4:2:2, AVCHD: MPEG-4 AVC|H.264
Recording Format:
MOV, MP4, AVCHD
MS/SD(1),SD(1)
Recording Media:
SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Frame rate pixels
Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels
Sony
fs5 ii
Packaging Content
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Yes
AC Adapter Included:
not available
Yes
Batteries Included:
not available
Ac, Usb
Cables Included:
not available
Yes
Handheld Remote Control:
not available
1
Number of Batteries Included:
not available
Yes
Quick Start Guide:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
369.5mm
Height:
93mm
218.3mm
Depth:
257mm
185.2mm
Width:
129mm
Sony
fs5 ii
Battery
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
28Wh
Battery Capacity (Watt Hours):
not available
1
Battery Supported:
not available
BP-U30
Battery Type:
not available
2.1h
Maximum Battery Life:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Network
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Fast ethernet
Ethernet Interface Type:
not available
Ieee 802.11b, Ieee 802.11g, Ieee 802.11n
Wi-Fi Standards:
802.11b, 802.11g
Yes
Ethernet LAN:
not available
Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC):
No
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes
not available
Bluetooth:
No
Sony
fs5 ii
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Yes
DC-in Jack:
not available
Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Ports:
not available
3.5 mm
Headphone Connectivity:
not available
Yes
Headphone Output:
Yes
1
Micro-USB 2.0 Ports Quantity:
not available
not available
Mini USB Port:
1
No
S-Video Out:
No
Yes
USB Connectivity:
Yes
Yes
XLR In:
not available
Yes
HDMI:
Yes
No
PictBridge:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Audio
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Dolby digital
Audio System:
not available
Yes
Built-in Microphone:
Yes
24-bit/48 khz
PCM Digital Audio:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Design
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Black
Colour:
Black
Magnesium
Housing Material:
not available
Yes
LED Indicators:
not available
Yes
Tripod Mountable:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Camera
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Handheld
Camcorder Type:
Handheld
0.16lx
Minimum Illumination:
not available
Yes
Remote Operation:
not available
Yes
Smartphone Remote Support:
not available
4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9,4:3,16:9 (16:9)
Supported Aspect Ratios:
not available
No
3D:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Viewfinder
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
144,000 Pixels
Viewfinder:
1,560,000 Pixels
0.39"
Viewfinder Screen Size:
0.24"
Electronic
Viewfinder Type:
Electronic
Sony
fs5 ii
Display
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
3.5"
Display Diagonal:
3.5"
156,000 Pixels
Display Resolution (Numeric):
2,760,000 Pixels
Lcd
Display:
Lcd
Sony
fs5 ii
Shutter
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
1/8 - 1/10000; 1/6 - 1/10000
Camera Shutter Speed:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Flash
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
No
Built-in Flash:
not available
No
Built-in Light:
not available
Yes
Shoe Mounting Point:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
White Balance
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Auto
White Balance:
Auto
Sony
fs5 ii
Exposure
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
2,000
ISO Sensitivity:
not available
Sony
fs5 ii
Focusing
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Manual
Focus Adjustment:
Manual
Sony
fs5 ii
Storage
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
Memory card
Camcorder Media Type:
Memory card
Memory stick pro
Compatible Memory Cards:
Sd / sdhc / sdxc / sdio
2
Memory Slot:
2
Sony
fs5 ii
Image Sensor
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
not available
Optical Sensor Size:
1"
Cmos
Sensor Type:
Mos
Sony
fs5 ii
Video
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
100 Mbit/s
Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution:
200 Mbit/s
Fh, Fx, Hq, Ps
Capture Modes:
not available
4K
HD Type:
4K
240fps
Maximum Frame Rate:
59.94fps
not available
Supported Video Modes:
2160p, 1080p, 720p
Avc, Avchd, H.264, MPEG4, Xavc
Video Formats Supported:
Avchd, Mov, MP4
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video Resolutions:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels, 640 x 360 pixels
Yes
Full HD:
Yes
Sony
fs5 ii
Lens System
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
not available
Digital Zoom:
10x
72mm
Filter Size:
62mm
30.6 - 178.5
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent):
25 - 600
18 - 105
Focal Length Range (F-F):
4.12 - 98.9
Yes
Image Stabilizer:
Yes
not available
Image Stabilizer Type:
Hybrid
Yes
Interchangeable Lens:
not available
E mount
Lens Mount Interface:
not available
4
Maximum Aperture Number:
1.8
not available
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
600mm
not available
Minimum Aperture Number:
4
not available
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv):
25mm
Sony
fs5 ii
Key Features
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
4096 x 2160 pixels
Max Video Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
5.8x
Optical Zoom:
24x
not available
Total Megapixels:
8.29MP
2.2kg
Weight:
900g
Sony
fs5 ii
Operational Conditions
compared
Panasonic
hcx1500e
0 - 40
Operating Temperature (T-T):
not available
-20 - 60
Storage Temperature (T-T):
not available