- 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 in
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MJPEG
- Special Effects Slim, Sepia, Strobe, Picture-in-Picture, Solarization, Trail, Negative, Wipe, Mosaic, Gain-up, Mirror, Mix, Stretch
- 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 Spotlight, Low light, Surf & snow, Portrait mode, Sports mode
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Auto 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 Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 880 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 49 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 220 - With 32MB card, Economy JPEG 1280 x 960 : 112 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 31 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 440 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 49 - With 32MB card, Economy JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 33 - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 23 dBi - With 32MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 79 - With 32MB card, Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 70 - With 32MB card, Fine JPEG 2288 x 1728 : 14 - 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 Automatic, Manual
- 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 Index search, Edit search
- Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, USB 2.0 compatibility, Picture-in-picture capability, Backlight compensation, DPOF support, Audio recording, PictBridge support, Date/time stamp, AE lock, 16:9 widescreen mode
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Panasonic MotionDV STUDIO, Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap, Lens cap, 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 Headphones, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x USB, 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Microphone
- 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 ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE
- Peripheral Devices USB port, IEEE 1394 port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable, 1, A/V 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



