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2006

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Enjoy Extended Viewing of Beautiful Images

NV-GS500

NV-GS500

3CCD Camera System

NV-GS300

O.I.S.

3CCD Camera System

(Optical Image Stabliser)

NV-GS27

NV-GS180

(Optical Image Stabliser)

O.I.S.

3CCD Camera System

Crystal Engine
10x Optical zoom

LEICA DICOMAR Lens

Crystal Engine

LEICA DICOMAR Lens

Crystal Engine

2.3-Megapixel
Still Picture Recording

4.0-Megapixel
Still Picture Recording

2.7" Wide LCD

3.1-Megapixel
Still Picture Recording

2.7" Wide LCD

USB 2.0 (High Speed)

12x Optical zoom

Manual Focus Ring

10x Optical zoom

USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Pro-Cinema Mode

USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Pure Colour Engine

30x Optical zoom

Advanced Imaging Technologies for Beautiful Results
Triple beauty — remarkable colour,
detail and gradation 3CCD Camera System

GS500 GS180
GS300

Clear, beautiful moving pictures and still images
O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabliser)

Most professional broadcasting cameras use the 3CCD
camera system. With the 3CCD camera system you can
see the results in beautifully rendered images with vivid
colour, fine detail, and rich gradation.

3CCD

1CCD

Superior Leica-certified image quality
LEICA DICOMAR Lens
The e.cam boasts a Leica Dicomar lens.
This advanced lens captures clear, crisp,
finely nuanced images with outstanding
detail and contrast. Also, the lens was manufactured using
a multi-coating process that reduces flare and ghosts.
*Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and
Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

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Panasonic's O.I.S. minimises hand-shake. The O.I.S. is extremely
effective in situations where hand-shake is most often a problem,
such as with zoom shots and in dim lighting. When you're shooting a
still image, the MEGA O.I.S. system automatically activates.

O.I.S. ON

GS500
GS300

GS500
GS300

O.I.S. OFF

The powerful 30x Optical Zoom
Enjoy remarkable 30x zoom
magnification in a camera that
fits comfortably and securely
in one hand. Because the
zoom is optical, it captures
both moving and still pictures
with exquisite beauty.

1x
35.7mm
(35mm film camera equivalant)

GS27

30x
1072mm
(35mm film camera equivalant)

High-performance image processing
Crystal Engine & Pure Colour Engine

GS500 GS180
GS300 GS27

The Crystal Engine is a special image processing circuit
for 3CCD camera system. And the Pure Colour Engine is
the same one for high-zooming cameras. Each engine
achieves truly superb colour reproduction for high
quality pictures.
GS500/GS300/GS180: Crystal Engine
GS27: Pure Colour Engine

With Crystal Engine

Without Crystal Engine

World's highest Simultaneous Motion Video and
1.2-Megapixel Still Picture Recording

Now you can have it both ways. When you're shooting a moving picture and you
see a great scene, you can snap off a 1.2-megapixel still shot while continuing to
record the moving picture. You don't even have to change recording modes. The
moving pictures are recorded onto tape, the still is recorded onto the SD Memory
Card. This two-in-one capability means you can catch sudden photo opportunities
without interrupting a great moving picture scene. *As of January 4, 2006

Motion Video

Crystal Engine

GS500

1.2-Megapixel Still Picture

Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility
GS500 GS180
GS300 GS27

Simple, one-handed operation
The joystick makes the camera much easier to
use, letting you control all basic operations with
one hand. As you shoot, just watch the image in the
monitor and follow the instruction guide. You can
handle a number of operations quickly and easily,
without even taking your eye off the subject.

The Help Mode
Explains the Icons

Multilingual Menu

GS500 GS180
GS300 GS27

The Quick start mode* helps shoot videos on the spur of the moment. This mode
lets you shoot those not-to-be-missed scenes just 1.7sec from the time the power
is turned on. *This mode can be selected from the menu. 0The GS180 has a Quick Start Button.

Improved grip for easy one-handed shooting
Help mode explanation of
Soft Skin Detail
0The GS180 has no Help Mode.

Press the centre of the joystick to
display icons on the screen.

Never miss those sudden shooting
opportunities--1.7 sec Quick Start

GS500 GS180
GS300 GS27

The grip is slanted to follow the
natural contour of the fingers, giving
the camera a more comfortable fit in
your hand. The grip also has a low
profile and is angled for easy carrying. These features minimise hand strain,
making it possible to shoot for long periods without fatigue.

Adjust the focus manually if you prefer with Manual Focus Ring

Control buttons are centrally arranged Joystick
for easier use.

GS500

Positioned at the front of the lens barrel, the manual focus ring has a non-slip,
sure-grip surface for easy operation and quick response when a photo opportunity
pops up. It ensures professional-style operation and enhances creativity.

More Fun After Shooting, Too
Transfer data to a PC at high speed too
USB 2.0 (HS Mode)
and Video Class* Compatibility

GS500 GS180
GS300

USB 2.0 compatibility lets you upload DV data to a PC
at high-speed over a single USB cable. Video Class
compatibility allows real-time transfer of DV moving
picture data over the same USB cable.

Real-time visual communication
WEB Camera Function

GS500 GS180
GS300 GS27

With the camera connected via USB cable to a PC, start
up Windows® Messenger and the camera instantly
turns into a web camera. Ideal for teleconferencing
over the Internet, or for surveillance camera use.

*Video Class is a standard format that allows the real-time transfer
of moving picture data over a USB cable. GS27:USB 2.0 (FS Mode)

MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV/SweetMovieLife 1.0 E (DV Editing Software)
The included software MotionDV STUDIO 5.3 LE DV and SweetMovieLife 1.0E is just the tool
you need to make polished, smartly finished productions easily.
*The GS180 includes only MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV.

Digital Network with e.cam
JPEG, AVI (DV)

NV-GS500
AVI (DV)

AVI (DV)

JPEG

MPEG2
JPEG

Moving pictures (AVI)

Playback on a TV

Still images (JPEG)

Copy it onto a DVD

View it on a
large screen

Editing

Enjoy slide shows

Other Features

•Still Picture Recording (GS500: 4.0-Megapixel, GS300: 3.1-Megapixel,
GS180: 2.3-Megapixel)

•High-Picture-Quality Wide Mode(16:9) and 2.7" Wide LCD (GS500/GS300)
•AGS(Anti-Ground Shooting mode) (GS500/GS300) •Pro-Cinema Mode (GS500)
•Power LCD (GS500/GS300/GS180) •Tele Macro (GS500/GS300/GS180)
•Accessory Shoe (GS500): Hot Shoe (GS300/GS180): Cold Shoe
•Soft Skin Detail (GS500/GS300/GS180/GS27)
•Direct Mode Dial (GS500/GS300/GS180/GS27)
•0Lux Colour Night View (GS500/GS300/GS180)
•Colour Night View (GS500/GS300/GS180/GS27)
•Audio Level Meter & Mic Level Control (GS500) •Built-in Flash (GS500/GS300)
•One-Touch Magic Strap (GS500/GS300) •Auto Lens Cover (GS300)
•SD Memory Card Compatible (GS500/GS300/GS180)
•PictBridge Compatible (GS500/GS300/GS180)
•DV IN/OUT (GS500/GS300) •DV/OUT (GS180/GS27)

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FEATURE COMPARISON
D300/D250

D150

GS500

GS300

GS180

GS27

S100

8 cm DVD Disc

8 cm DVD Disc

mini DV Tape

mini DV Tape

mini DV Tape

mini DV Tape

SD Card

MPEG2

MPEG2

AVI

AVI

AVI

AVI

MPEG2

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

D300: Yes D250: No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

D300: Yes D250: No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Crystal Engine

Pure Colour Engine

Crystal Engine

Crystal Engine

Crystal Engine

Pure Colour Engine

Crystal Engine

MPEG2 Engine

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Yes

Optical Zoom

10x

30x

12x

10x

10x

30x

10x

D300: 3.1 MEGA
D250: 2.3 MEGA

0.3 MEGA (640 x 480)

4.0 MEGA

3.1 MEGA

2.3 MEGA

No

3.1 MEGA

No
Yes

No

1.2 MEGA

0.3 MEGA (640 x 480)

0.3 MEGA (640 x 480)

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No
No

Yes

High-Quality Pictures
Media
Recording Format
3CCD Camera System
O.I.S./MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser)
Leica Dicomar Lens
Image Processing LSI

Still Picture Recording
Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording
High-Picture-Quality Wide Mode (16:9)

No

Easy & Versatile
LCD

2.7"Wide

2.5"

2.7"Wide

2.7"Wide

2.5"

2.5"

2.8"Wide

Power LCD

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

One-Touch Navigation

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Help Mode

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Direct Mode Dial

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Flash

D300: Yes (GN4.8) D250: No

No

Yes (GN5.3) (Built-in)

Yes (GN4.8) (Built-in)

No

No

Yes (GN4.5) (Pop-up)

Colour Night View

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Built-in LED Light

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Manual Focus Ring

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

Pro-Cinema Mode

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

Soft Skin Detail

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
Yes

Tele Macro Mode

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

D300: Yes D250: No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Quick Start

No

No

1.7 sec

1.7 sec

1.7 sec

1.7 sec

1.5 sec

Lens Cover

D300: Auto D250: Cap

Cap

Cap

Auto

Cap

Cap

Auto

Cold
No

No

Hot

Cold

Cold

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

AGS

Accessory Shoe
One-Touch Magic Strap
Networking

HS Mode

HS Mode

HS Mode

HS Mode

HS Mode

FS Mode

HS Mode

SD Memory Card Compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

PictBridge Compatible

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

DV IN/OUT

No

No

In/Out

In/Out

In/Out

Out

No

Analogue IN/OUT

Out

Out

Out

Out

Out

Out

Out

WEB Camera Function

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

USB 2.0

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Accessories

Model No.

D300/D250

D150

GS500

GS300

GS180

GS27

S100

POWER
Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack*1

CGR-DU06 (7.2V/640mAh)

1 h 05 min

1 h 15 min

1 h 15 min

1 h 50 min

CGA-DU07 (7.2V/680mAh)

1 h 05 min

1 h 20 min

1 h 20 min

1 h 55 min

Battery Life: Continuous Recording
(Using the Viewfinder)
Ambient Temperature: 25˚C
Ambient Humidity: 60%

CGA-DU12 (7.2V/1150mAh)
CGA-DU14 (7.2V/1360mAh)
CGA-DU21 (7.2V/2040mAh)

D300: 1 h 40 min*2
D250: 1 h 45 min*2
D300: 2 h 05 min*2
D250: 2 h 10 min*2
D300: 3 h 10 min*2
D250: 3 h 15 min*2

2 h 15 min*2

1 h 55 min

2 h 15 min

2 h 15 min

3 h 15 min

2 h 50 min*2

2 h 10 min

2 h 40 min

2 h 40 min

3 h 50 min

4 h 20 min*2

3 h 15 min

4 h 00 min

4 h 00 min

5 h 45 min

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

1 h 20 min

CGA-S303 (7.4V/760mAh)
AC Adaptor (2 Battery Charge Type)

VW-AD11E

SHOOTING
VW-LT3014E
Tele Conversion Lens

VW-LT3714ME

•

VW-LW3007E
VW-LW3707M3E

•

VW-LMC30E

•

ND Filter

VW-LND30E

•

VW-VMH3E

Stereo Microphone

VW-VMS2E

Video Flash

VW-FLH3E

Tripod

VW-CT45E

Video DC Light

Light Bulb for Video DC Light
Jacket Pouch

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

•
•

•
•

•

•

•

•

•

•
•

•
•

VW-LL3E (for VW-LDH3E)
VZ-LL10E (for VW-LDC10E)

•
•
•

VW-LDH3E
VW-LDC10E

•

•

VW-LF43WE
Stereo Zoom Microphone

•

•

MC Protector

VW-LF37WE

•

•

VW-LW4307ME

Filter Kit

•

•

VW-LT4314NE

Wide Conversion Lens

•

•

•

VW-SJ05E

DATA TRANSFERRING & RECORDING
SD Memory Card

RP-SDK02G/01G/512/SDH256/SD128/064/032
RP-SDQ02G/01G

DV Cable

VW-CD1E

DVD Disc

DVD-RAM: LM-AF60E/DVD-RW: LM-RM60E/
DVD-R: LM-RF30E

•

•

•

•

*1 •We recommend using genuine Panasonic batteries. •Panasonic video cameras are designed for optimal performance when using genuine Panasonic batteries.
•Panasonic are not responsible for any damage or performance loss caused to the video camera, or any other loss or damage resulting from the use of batteries not manufactured by Panasonic.
•In this case, the cost of repairing the video camera is not covered under the guarantee and is the responsibility of the customer.
•Please confirm the latest information about battery on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/info/battery.html (This website is in English only.)
*2 Recording in LP mode, in DVD-RAM, using EVF.
•Playback is possible on devices that support 8 cm (3") DVD-Video, but playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed.
•We recommend using the DVD disc and SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for moving picture recording. Please confirm the latest information about DVD disc and
SD Memory Cards that can be used for moving picture recording, on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
•Some accessories are not available in some countries.

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•
•

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (approx.)

D300/D250

D300
Capacity

2GB*

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*

1290

630

320

160

75

39

18

2010

990

490

250

120

61

29

1680

820

410

210

98

51

24

2630

1290

650

330

155

81

39

1280 x 960
pixels

3160

1550

780

390

185

97

47

5030

2470

1230

620

300

155

75

640 x 480
pixels

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

Image Quality

2048 x 1512
pixels
1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]

D250
Image Quality

Capacity

1760 x 1320
pixels
1760 x 992
pixels [16:9]
1280 x 960
pixels
640 x 480
pixels

Capacity

640 x 480
pixels

Image Quality

2288 x 1728
pixels
2288 x 1288
pixels [16:9]
1600 x 1200
pixels

Windows® Me

CPU

410

210

99

51

24

Interface

2700

1330

660

330

160

83

40

Windows® 98SE

2700

1330

660

330

160

83

40

Windows® Me

4100

2010

1010

510

240

125

61

Windows® 2000

3160

1550

780

390

185

97

47

Windows® XP

5030

2470

1230

620

300

155

75

CPU

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)
USB 1.1 or later
*1
*1

*1*2

*1

Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher

Intel® Pentium® III 300MHz or higher

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*
6800

3400

1710

820

430

210

GS500/GS300

27660

13600

6790

3430

1650

870

420

2GB*

2GB*

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*

990

480

240

120

57

30

14

1560

770

380

190

91

47

22

1330

650

330

165

78

40

19

2090

1030

510

260

125

64

30

2050

1010

500

250

120

63

30

780

390

185

98

47

780

390

185

98

47

5030

2470

1230

620

300

155

75

1280 x 720
pixels [16:9]

4250

2090

1040

530

250

130

64

6510

3200

1600

810

390

200

98

640 x 480
pixels

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

640 x 360
pixels [16:9]

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

Interface

MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E
LE for DV/
SweetMovieLife 1.0E

Web Camera Function

Card Reader Function
(Mass Storage)

iMovie® 4/iMovie® HD

USB 2.0/DV (IEEE1394)

USB 1.1 or later

USB 1.1 or later

DV (FireWire®)

Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000

(SP4)

Windows® XP

(SP2)

CPU

(SP4)
(SP1/SP2)

Intel® Pentium® III
800MHz or higher

Intel® Pentium® III
450MHz or higher

Intel® Pentium® II
300MHz or higher

Mac OS® X v10.3~10.4
PowerPC G3
(400MHz or higher), G4, G5

CPU

PowerPC G3
(400MHz or higher), G4, G5

•About MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV/SweetMovieLife 1.0E
In USB connection: Capturing images to a PC is available. In DV connection: Capturing images to a PC & Recording to a digital video camera are available.
•DV (IEEE1394, FireWire®) cable is sold separately.
•Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows® only.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Apple®, Mac OS®, iMovie®/iMovie® HD, FireWire® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.

GS180
MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV

GS300

Interface
2GB*

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*

1290

630

320

160

75

39

18

Windows® Me

2010

990

490

250

120

62

29

Windows® 2000

2048 x 1152
pixels [16:9]

1680

820

410

210

99

51

24

Windows® XP

2630

1290

650

330

155

81

39

CPU

1600 x 1200
pixels

2050

1010

500

250

120

63

30

3160

1550

780

390

185

98

47

1280 x 960
pixels

3160

1550

780

390

185

98

47

5030

2470

1230

620

300

155

75

640 x 480
pixels

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

640 x 360
pixels [16:9]

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

USB 2.0

DV (IEEE1394)

Web Camera Function

Card Reader Function
(Mass Storage)

USB 1.1 or later

USB 1.1 or later

*

Windows® 98SE

*
(SP4)

(SP4)

*

(SP1/SP2)

(SP1/SP2)

(SP1/SP2)

Intel® Pentium® III 700MHz or higher
or AMD Athlon™ 1GHz or higher

Intel® Pentium® III
450MHz or higher
Intel® Celeron® 400MHz or higher

Intel® Pentium® II/
Celeron® 300MHz or higher

•About MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV
In USB connection: Capturing images to a PC is available. In DV connection: Capturing images to a PC & Recording to a digital video camera are available.
•With NV-GS180EG/E/EB/EP/EF, Recording images from a PC to a digital video camera is not available. •DV cable is sold separately.
•About Web Camera Function *With NV-GS180GD/GT, Web Camera Function is available.
•The supplied software can not be used on Macintosh®.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.

GS27
Interface

Web Camera Function

iMovie® 4/iMovie® HD

USB 1.1 or later

DV (FireWire®)

Windows® 98SE

GS180
Capacity

2GB*

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*

1680

831

414

208

100

52

24

2700

1334

666

335

161

84

40

1280 x 960
pixels

3160

1550

774

390

187

98

47

5030

2495

1246

628

302

158

76

640 x 480
pixels

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

220

28160

14080

7040

3520

1760

880

440

1760 x 1320
pixels

S100
Capacity

2GB*

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*

1280

630

310

155

75

38

18

2010

990

490

250

120

61

28

1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]

1670

820

410

210

98

50

23

2630

1290

640

320

155

80

37

1280 x 960
pixels

3160

1550

770

390

185

96

45

5030

2470

1230

620

300

155

73

13820

6790

3390

1710

820

430

200

27640

13580

6780

3410

1640

850

410

2048 x 1512
pixels

640 x 480
pixels

Built-in DVD-RAM Driver
USB 2.0 (High Speed recommended)

13830

1550

Image Quality

Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher

*1 USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. *2 The driver operates as Read only.
•USB cable is sold separately.
•The supplied software cannot be used on Macintosh®.
•DirectX will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United states and/or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.
•Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible 64-bit computers.

1550

Image Quality

Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher

D150

820

3160

2048 x 1512
pixels

(SP2)
Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher

•The supplied software can not be used on Macintosh®.
•DirectX will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United states and/or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.
•Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible 64-bit computers.

1680

3160

Capacity

(SP4)

Windows® XP

1GB* 512MB* 256MB* 128MB* 64MB* 32MB*

1280 x 960
pixels

Image Quality

DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4

Windows® 2000

GS500
Capacity

DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2
USB 2.0 (High Speed recommended)

Windows® 98SE

2GB*

D150
Image Quality

DVD-RAM Driver
Interface

•
High Picture Quality
Normal Picture Quality
• These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
*Usable capacity will be less

Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
CPU

(SP2)
Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher
*

Mac OS® X v10.3~10.4
CPU

PowerPC G3 (400MHz or higher), G4, G5

*Recording images from a PC to a digital video camera is not available.
•USB cable is sold separately. •DV (IEEE1394, FireWire®) cable is sold separately.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Apple®, Mac OS®, iMovie®/iMovie® HD, FireWire® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.

S100
MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E

Web Camera Function

Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000

(SP4)

Windows® XP

(SP2)

(SP4)
(SP1/SP2)

CPU

Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher

Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher

Interface

USB port (USB2.0 High Speed recommended)

USB port

•About MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E
•This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. •This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
•Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64-bit computers.
•About Web Camera Function
When this function is used, Windows® Messenger 5.0 or 5.1 or MSN Messenger 7.0 is necessary. (not included)
•These software applications are not Macintosh compatible.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned.

11

SPECIFICATIONS
D300/D250/D150

GS500/GS300/GS180

GS27

S100

DC 7.2 V/7.9 V

DC 7.2 V/7.9 V

DC 7.4 V/9.3 V

Power Consumption

GS500: 4.2 W (EVF)/4.5 W (LCD)
GS300/GS180: 3.6 W (EVF)/3.9 W (LCD)

2.5 W (EVF)/3.1 W (LCD)

3.5 W

D300: 585 g D250: 555 g D150: 480 g

Weight (w/o Battery)

GS500: 570 g GS300: 450 g GS180: 410 g

410 g

243 g

D300: 63 x 87 x 138 mm D250: 63 x 87 x 136 mm
D150: 53 x 87 x 129 mm

Dimensions (W x H x D)

GS500: 91 x 73 x 153 mm GS300: 76 x 73 x 135 mm
GS180: 71 x 73 x 123 mm

82 x 69 x 120 mm

49.9 x 96.7 x 80.4 mm

GENERAL
Power Supply

DC 7.2 V/7.9 V

GENERAL
Power Supply

Power Consumption
(SP mode, DVD-RAM)

D300: 4.6 W (EVF)/4.9 W (LCD) D250: 4.5 W (EVF)/4.8 W (LCD)
D150: 3.5 W (EVF)/3.9 W (LCD)

Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
LENS SECTION

LENS SECTION

Image Sensor

D300: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total/630 k x 3 [4:3],
540 k x 3 [16:9] (Moving Picture)/
710 k x 3 [4:3], 540 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
D250: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total/400 k x 3 [4:3],
380 k x 3 [16:9] (Moving Picture)/
530 k x 3 [4:3], 400 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
D150: 1/6"CCD (800 k pixels, Total (Moving Picture)
400 k pixels (Still Picture)

Image Sensor

GS500: 1/4.7" CCD x 3 (1070 k x 3 pixels, Total/690 k x 3 [4:3],
710 k x 3 [16:9] (Moving Picture)/990 k x 3 [4:3],
740 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
GS300: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total/630 k x 3 [4:3],
540 k x 3 [16:9] (Moving Picture)/710 k x 3 [4:3],
540 k x 3 [16:9] (Still Picture) Effective)
GS180: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total/400 k x 3 [4:3],
460 k x 3 [16:9] (Moving Picture)/530 k x 3 [4:3] (Still Picture) Effective)

1/6" CCD (800 k pixels,
Total/(Moving Picture),
400 k Effective)

1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels,
Total/ 630 k x 3 [4:3],
550 k x 3 [16:9]
(Moving Picture)/
710 k x 3 [4:3],
540 k x 3 [16:9]
(Still Picture) Effective

F Value

D300/D250: F1.8 (WIDE) — F2.8 (TELE)
D150: F1.8 (WIDE) — F3.9 (TELE)

F Value

GS500: F1.6 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)
GS300/GS180: F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)

F1.8 (WIDE)/F3.9 (TELE)

F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)

Optical Zoom

D300/D250: 10x Variable Speed Zoom
D150: 30x Variable Speed Zoom

Optical Zoom

GS500: 12x Variable Speed Zoom GS300/GS180: 10x Variable Speed Zoom

30x Variable Speed Zoom

10x Variable Speed Zoom

Focal Length
Filter Diameter

GS500: 3.3 — 39.6 mm GS300: 3.0 — 30.0 mm GS180: 2.45 — 24.5 mm

1.90 — 57.0 mm

3.0 — 30.0 mm

GS500: 43 mm GS300/GS180: 37 mm
GS500: 45 — 540 mm [4:3]/41.8 — 501 mm [16:9] (Moving Picture)
37.6 — 451 mm [4:3]/41.0 — 492 mm [16:9] (Still Picture)
GS300: 46.1 — 461 mm [4:3]/47.1 — 471 mm [16:9] (Moving Picture)
43.4 — 434 mm [4:3]/47.0 — 470 mm [16:9] (Still Picture)
GS180: 47.1 — 471 mm [4:3] (Moving Picture)
41.1 — 411 mm [4:3] (Still Picture)
GS500/GS300: Leica Dicomar GS180: Panasonic

30.5 mm

37 mm
46.1 — 461 mm [4:3]/
47.1 — 471 mm [16:9]
(Moving Picture)
43.4 — 434 mm [4:3]/
47.0 — 470 mm [16:9]
(Still Picture)

Panasonic

Leica Dicomar

Minimum Illumination

GS500: 2 Lux (Colour Night View)
GS300/GS180: 1 Lux (Colour Night View)

2 Lux (Colour Night View)

1 Lux (Colour Night View)

Focus
White Balance

GS500: AF/Manual (w/Ring) GS300/GS180: AF/Manual

AF/Manual

AF/Manual

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)
GS500: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Card Mode: 1/2 — 1/2000 sec.
GS300: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Card Mode: 1/25 — 1/2000 sec.
GS180: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Card Mode: 1/25 — 1/500 sec.
Auto/Manual

Moving Picture: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec.
Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Still Picture: 1/25 — 1/2000 sec.

Focal Length

D300: 3.00 — 30.0 mm D250: 2.45 — 24.5 mm
D150: 1.9 — 57 mm

Filter Diameter

D300/D250: 37 mm D150: 30.5 mm

Lens Brand

D300: Leica Dicomar D250/D150: Panasonic

35 mm Film Camera
Equivalent

Minimum Illumination

D300/D250: 1 Lux (Colour Night View)
D150: 2 Lux (Colour Night View)

Lens Brand
CAMERA SECTION

Focus
White Balance
Iris

AF/Manual

Scene Mode
Backlight Compensation
EVF
Monitor

Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow

Microphone
Date Recording
Fade Colour

Stereo

OSD Language

English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/
Polish/Czech

AWB IR Sensor
Image Stabiliser
Digital Zoom
Cinema Mode

Yes

Self Timer
DISC SECTION

Yes (Only Photo)

Applicable Disc

8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1/8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0/
8 cm DVD-RW Ver1.1 2x-speed (2x/1x)

Digital Zoom

Moving Picture
Recording Format

MPEG2: DVD Video Recording: DVD-RAM/-RW
DVD Video: DVD-RW/-R

Audio Recording Format
Audio Playback Format

Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)

Recording Mode

XP/SP/LP XP: 9 Mbps/VBR, SP: 5 Mbps/VBR, LP: 2.5 Mbps/VBR

Recording Time
Cue/Review
Skip
Jog Dial
Thumbnail Display
Editing
Counter

XP: 18 min/SP: 37 min/LP: 75 min (w/one side RAM disc)

LED Video Light
Flash
Quick Start
LCD Panel Light
WEB Camera Function
CARD SECTION
Card Slot

CAMERA SECTION

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
Auto/Manual
Yes
0.3" Colour (123 k pixels)
D300/D250: 2.7" LCD (123 k pixels) D150: 2.5" LCD (105 k pixels)
Auto Date (in Data Code)
Black/White

D300: OIS D250/D150: SIS
D300/D250: 25x/700x D150: 50x/1000x
D300/D250: — D150: Yes

Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/MPEG1 Audio Layer 2/LPCM

F/R

High-Speed Shutter
Iris
Scene Mode
Backlight Compensation

Auto/Manual

Auto/Manual

Yes

Yes

Yes

EVF

GS500: 0.3" Colour (123 k pixels)
GS300/GS180: 0.33" Colour (113 k pixels)

0.33" B/W (67 k pixels)

—

Monitor
Microphone
Date Recording
Fade Colour
Rec. Review
OSD Language
Image Stabilizer

GS500/GS300: 2.7" 16:9 LCD (123 k pixels) GS180: 2.5" LCD (113 k pixels)

2.5" LCD (105 k pixels)

2.8" LCD (206 k pixels)

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Black/White

Black/White

—

Yes

Yes

—

Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow

Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction

English/Russian/Arabic/Persian/Chinese (Traditional)

Still Picture

Yes

Speaker Volume
CARD SECTION
Card Slot

DPOF

w/Zoom Volume

D300: JPEG Picture size 2048 x 1512 3.1 MEGA or
1920 x 1080 [16:9] 2.0 MEGA or 1280 x 960 1.0 MEGA or
640 x 480 0.3 MEGA
D250: JPEG Picture size 1760 x 1320 2.3 MEGA or
1760 x 992 [16:9] 1.7 MEGA or 1280 x 960 1.0 MEGA or
640 x 480 0.3 MEGA
D150: JPEG Picture size 640 x 480 0.3 MEGA

Still Picture

GS500: Guide No. 5.3 GS300: Guide No. 4.8 GS180: —

—

Guide No. 4.5

1.7 sec. (approx.)

1.7 sec. (approx.)

Yes

—

1.5 sec. (approx.)
—

—

SD

Max 999 stills

—

—

JPEG Picture size
2048 x 1512 3.1 MEGA or
1920 x 1080 [16:9]
2.1 MEGA or
1280 x 960 1.2 MEGA or
640 x 480 0.3MEGA

Max 999 stills

GS500: 10 stills with 0.7 sec. interval, 0.2 MEGA or 0.3 MEGA
GS300: 10 stills with 0.5 sec. interval, 0.2 MEGA or 0.3 MEGA
GS180: 10 stills with 0.5 sec. interval, 0.3 MEGA
Yes

—

Yes

Format

DVC - SD

DVC

SD

Recording Mode
Playback Mode
Variable Speed Search
Audio Recording System
Audio Dubbing
Counter

SP/LP

SP/LP

XP/SP/LP

SP/LP

SP/LP

XP/SP/LP

Max. 20x Speed

Max. 20x Speed

—

PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
Yes

PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
—

MPEG1-Layer2
—

Time Code

Time Code

Linear Time Counter

Consecutive Photoshot

SD

OIS
10x—25x
(Super Digital Zoom
10x—700x)
—

GS500: JPEG Picture size 2288 x 1728 4.0 MEGA or
2288 x 1288 [16:9] 3.0 MEGA or 1600 x 1200 2.0 MEGA or
1280 x 960 1.0 MEGA or 1280 x 720 (16:9) 1.0 MEGA or
640 x 480 0.3MEGA or 640 x 360 [16:9] 0.2 MEGA
GS300: JPEG Picture size 2048 x 1512 3.1 MEGA or
2048 x 1152 [16:9] 2.4 MEGA or 1600 x 1200 2.0 MEGA or
1280 x 960 1.0 MEGA or 640 x 480 0.3 MEGA or 640 x 360 [16:9] 0.2 MEGA
GS180: JPEG Picture size 1760 x 1320 2.3 MEGA or
1280 x 960 1.0 MEGA or 640 x 480 0.3 MEGA

Linear Time Counter (Only scene unit)

Disc Remaining
Indication

SIS
30x—50x
(Super Digital Zoom
30x—1000x)
—

SD

w/Joy-Stick
Delete/Divide/Combine

English

GS500/GS300: OIS GS180: SIS
GS500: 12x—30x (Super Digital Zoom 12x—700x)
GS300: 10x—25x (Super Digital Zoom 10x—700x)
GS180: 10x—20x (Super Digital Zoom 10x—500x)
—

Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps

F/R
8 scenes/page

35.7 — 1072 mm

PictBridge
RECORDING SECTION

—
—

Slide Show
DPOF/DCF

Yes

Disk Navigation
TERMINALS

Yes

S-Video Output
Video Output
Audio Output
Microphone (stereo mini)
USB
Accessory Shoe
Tally LED
Access LED (DSC)

Out

Tape (Card) Remaining Indication Yes

Yes

Yes

Out

INTERFACE
S-Video Output

Out

—

Out

GS500/GS300: Out [Multi] GS180: Out [mini]

Out [mini]

Out (Multi)

Yes

—

—

GS500/GS300: — GS180: Yes

—

Yes

Yes

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Shoulder Strap
AV Cable
IR Remote
PC Cable
Lens Cap

Out

AV Output
Microphone (stereo mini)
Headphones

D300/D250: Yes D150: —
2.0 High Speed
D300/D250: Cold D150: —
D300/D250: Yes D150: —

USB

Yes

2.0 High Speed (mini B)

DV Input/Output (IEEE1394) In/Out
GS500: Hot GS300/GS180: Cold
Accessory Shoe

Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)
Lithium-Ion
D300/D250: Yes D150: —
AV/S Multi
D300/D250: Yes D150: —
D300/D250: Yes D150: —
D300: — D250/D150: Yes
D300/D250: DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2 DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4
D150: —

CD-ROM

2.0 Full Speed (mini B)

—

—

—

Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)

Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)

Yes

Lithium-Ion

Lithium-Ion

Lithium-Ion

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Strap
Free-style Remote Controller
IR Remote
AV Cable
Lens Cap
Memory Card

Yes (Shoulder Belt)

—

Yes (Hand Strap)

GS500/GS300: Yes GS180: —

—

—

GS500/GS300: Yes GS180: —

—

Yes

GS500/GS300: AV/S Multi GS180: AV 4pin

AV 4pin

AV/S Multi

GS500/GS180: Yes GS300: —

Yes

—

—

—

SD 2GB

PC Cable

USB

—

USB

CD-ROM

GS500/GS300/GS57: SweetMovieLife 1.0E MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV
GS180: MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV
GS27: —

SD Memory Card Compatibility for Moving Picture Recording [S100] SD Memory Card Moving Picture Recording Time (approx.) [S100]
High Speed
Capacity
2MB/S

5MB/S

Super
High Speed

Pro
High Speed

10MB/S

20MB/S

2GB

—

RP-SDQ02G

—

RP-SDK02G

1GB

—

RP-SDQ01G

—

RP-SDK01G

512MB

—

—

RP-SDK512

Capacity
Image Quality
2GB*

1GB*

512MB*

256MB*

25 min

12 min

6 min

3 min

SP (Fine)

50 min

25 min

12 min

6 min

LP (Normal)

1 h 40 min

50 min

25 min

12 min

XP (Super Fine)

256MB

—

As of January 4, 2006

—
—

RP-SDH256

—

2.0 High Speed (mini B)

Out

MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E

•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and
specifications are subject to change without notice. •All monitor and TV
pictures are simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some
countries. •The tape recording video cameras are compatible only with tapes
that bear the Mini DV logo. •These video cameras are based on the Standard
Definition (SD) format of the "Consumer-Use Digital VCR Specifications"
agreed upon by the HD Digital VCR Conference. •Leica is a registered
trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •Dicomar is a registered
trademark of Leica Camera AG. •Microsoft®, Windows®, and NetMeeting®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. •All other
company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

•These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
*Usable capacity will be less

We recommend using SD Memory Cards made by Panasonic for moving picture recording.
Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards that can be used for moving picture recording, on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
While every effort has been made to represent product colours accurately, slight variation may occur due to the printing process.

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited.
ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187



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