- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number:PVGS400
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 700 x
- Effective Sensor Resolution 4.0 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/4.7"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MJPEG
- Special Effects Mix , Slim , Wipe , Sepia , Trail , Mirror , Mosaic , Strobe , Gain-up , Stretch , Negative , Solarization , Picture-in-Picture
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Low light , Spotlight , Sports mode , Surf & snow , Portrait mode
- White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program , Automatic
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode , Flash OFF mode
- Webcam Capability Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.07 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 4 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture 320 x 240 - Web camera mode
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Fine JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 14 - With 32MB card , Normal JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 23 dBi - With 32MB card , Economy JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 33 - With 32MB card , Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 31 - With 32MB card , Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 49 - With 32MB card , Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 70 - With 32MB card , Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 49 - With 32MB card , Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 79 - With 32MB card , Economy JPEG 1280 x 960 : 112 - With 32MB card , Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card , Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card , Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 880 - With 32MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP , SP
Camera Flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 6
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3.3 mm - 39.6 mm - F/1.6-2.8
- Focal Length 3.3 mm - 39.6 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.8
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.3 mm
- Max focal length 39.6 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Filter Size 43 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44.5 - 534 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Edit Functions Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Search Modes Edit search , Index search
- Additional Features AE lock , DPOF support , Audio recording , Date/time stamp , PictBridge support , 16:9 widescreen mode , Accessories hot shoe , USB 2.0 compatibility , Backlight compensation , Picture-in-picture capability
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities , Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO
- Included Accessories Lens cap , Camcorder shoulder strap , Wired remote control with microphone
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Features Zoom , Wind noise reduction
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Microphone , 1 x Headphones , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output) , 1 x S-Video input / output , 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98 , MS Windows ME , MS Windows XP , MS Windows 2000 , MS Windows 98 SE
- Peripheral Devices USB port , CD-ROM drive , IEEE 1394 port
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1 , A/V cable , USB cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1360 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless Connection No
Physical Characteristics
- Width 3.2 in
- Depth 7 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
