Panasonic HX-DC3 Camcorder (White) vs Sony DCR-SX45E Handycam (Red)

• Key Features

• • Brand
  • Panasonic
  • Sony
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• • Optical Sensor Resolution
  • 11.9
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• • Optical Zoom
  • 5x
  • 60x
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• • Video Recording
  • 1080/60i (17Mbps / VBR) (1920 x 1080)1080/30p (15Mbps / VBR) (1920 x 1080)720/60p (15Mbps / VBR) (1280 x 720)720/30p (9Mbps / VBR) (1280 x 720)480/30p (3Mbps / VBR) (640 x 480)540/30p (24Mbps / VBR) (960 x 540)
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• • Focus Type
  • Auto / Manual
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• • Display Size
  • 3.0 inch
  • 3.0 inch
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• • Image Capture Resolution
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  • 640x480
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• • Lens Type
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  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
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• General Features

• • Brand
  • Panasonic
  • Sony
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• • Optical Sensor Resolution
  • 11.9
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• • Optical Zoom
  • 5x
  • 60x
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• • Display Size
  • 3.0 inch
  • 3.0 inch
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• • Digital Zoom
  • 120x
  • 2000x
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• Image & Video

• • Video Recording
  • 1080/60i (17Mbps / VBR) (1920 x 1080)1080/30p (15Mbps / VBR) (1920 x 1080)720/60p (15Mbps / VBR) (1280 x 720)720/30p (9Mbps / VBR) (1280 x 720)480/30p (3Mbps / VBR) (640 x 480)540/30p (24Mbps / VBR) (960 x 540)
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• • Image Format
  • JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
  • JPEG
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• • Image Capture Resolution
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  • 640x480
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• • Face Detection
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• • Shooting Modes
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  • Digital photo mode
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• Functions

• • Focal Length
  • 6.8 - 34.0mm (Motion Image), 39.9 - 199.5mm (Still Image)
  • 1.8 mm - 108 mm
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• • Aperture Range
  • F3.5 (WIDE) / F3.7 (TELE)
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• • Video Format
  • [MP4] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, [iFrame] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
  • MPEG2-PS
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• • White Balancing
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  • Automatic, Presets, Custom
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• • Image Stablizer
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  • SteadyShot (with Active mode)
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• • Audio Format
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  • Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
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• Structure

• • Focus Type
  • Auto / Manual
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• • Memory Card Type
  • Built-in memory (65MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo / PRO Duo (High Speed) / PRO Duo (Mark2) / PRO-HG Duo / SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
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• • Lens Type
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  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
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• • Sensor Type
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  • Advanced HAD CCD
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• • Sensor Size
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  • 1/8 inch
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• Interface

• • USB
  • 2.0 Hi-Speed
  • USB 2.0 Hi-speed
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• • Audio Video Interface
  • (Mini)
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• • Microphone
  • 2ch stereo
  • Built-in
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• • Pict Bridge
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• Dimensions

• • Dimensions
  • Approx. 86.2 x 120.8 x 38.1mm (3.40 x 4.76 x 1.50 inch)
  • 52.5 x 57 x 123.5 mm
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• • Weight
  • Approx. 180g (0.397lb) (With Battery and SD Card)
  • Approx. 230g
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• Battery

• • Battery Type
  • 700 mAh / Lithium-ion
  • NP-FV30
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• • Power Supply
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  • 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
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• Other Features

• • Package Contents
  • AC Adaptor, Rechargeable Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Cable, CD-ROM
  • AC adaptor, Rechargeable Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Cable, Power Cord, Application Software
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• • Warranty
  • 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
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• • Operating System
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  • MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista
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