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2006
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Enjoy Extended Viewing of Beautiful Images
NV-GS500
GS180
GS300
GS500
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GS300
GS500
GS300
GS500
The powerful 30x Optical Zoom
35.7mm
(35mm film camera equivalant)
1072mm
(35mm film camera equivalant)
1x 30x
GS27
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.
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.
Clear, beautiful moving pictures and still images
O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabliser)
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.
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 O.I.S. ON O.I.S. OFF
Triple beauty — remarkable colour,
detail and gradation 3CCD Camera System
Advanced Imaging Technologies for Beautiful Results
NV-GS27
NV-GS500 NV-GS300 NV-GS180
O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabliser)
Crystal Engine
2.7" Wide LCD
Manual Focus Ring
3CCD Camera System
LEICA DICOMAR Lens
4.0-Megapixel
Still Picture Recording
12x Optical zoom
Pro-Cinema Mode
Crystal Engine
10x Optical zoom
3CCD Camera System
2.3-Megapixel
Still Picture Recording
30x Optical zoom
Pure Colour Engine
O.I.S.
(Optical Image Stabliser)
Crystal Engine
2.7" Wide LCD
3CCD Camera System
LEICA DICOMAR Lens
3.1-Megapixel
Still Picture Recording
10x Optical zoom
USB 2.0 (High Speed)
USB 2.0 (High Speed)
USB 2.0 (High Speed)
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.
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High-performance image processing
Crystal Engine & Pure Colour Engine
With Crystal Engine Without Crystal Engine Crystal Engine
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
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 1.2-Megapixel Still Picture
GS500
GS27
GS180
GS300
GS500
GS27
GS180
GS300
GS500
Press the centre of the joystick to
display icons on the screen.
Control buttons are centrally arranged
for easier use.
Joystick
Help mode explanation of
Soft Skin Detail
0The GS180 has no Help Mode.
The Help Mode
Explains the Icons
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.
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.
*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)
Multilingual Menu
View it on a
large screen
Enjoy slide shows
NV-GS500
Moving pictures (AVI)
Still images (JPEG)
Playback on a TV
Copy it onto a DVD
Editing
AVI (DV)
JPEG
AVI (DV)
MPEG2
JPEG
JPEG, AVI (DV)
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.
Simple, one-handed operation GS27
GS180
GS300
GS500
GS300
GS180GS500
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.
Never miss those sudden shooting
opportunities--1.7 sec Quick Start
GS500
Adjust the focus manually if you prefer with Manual Focus Ring
GS27
Improved grip for easy one-handed shooting
Functions that Give You More Shooting Flexibility
GS180
GS300
GS500
Transfer data to a PC at high speed too
USB 2.0 (HS Mode)
and Video Class* Compatibility
More Fun After Shooting, Too
Real-time visual communication
WEB Camera Function
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.
GS180
GS300
GS500
GS27
Digital Network with e.cam
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)
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.
FEATURE COMPARISON
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Model No.
Accessories D150D300/D250 GS27GS180
CGR-DU06 (7.2V/640mAh)
CGA-DU07 (7.2V/680mAh)
CGA-DU12 (7.2V/1150mAh)
CGA-DU14 (7.2V/1360mAh)
CGA-DU21 (7.2V/2040mAh)
CGA-S303 (7.4V/760mAh)
VW-AD11E
VW-LT3014E
VW-LT3714ME
VW-LT4314NE
VW-LW3007E
VW-LW3707M3E
VW-LW4307ME
VW-LMC30E
VW-LND30E
VW-LF37WE
VW-LF43WE
VW-VMH3E
VW-VMS2E
VW-FLH3E
VW-CT45E
VW-LDH3E
VW-LDC10E
VW-LL3E (for VW-LDH3E)
VZ-LL10E (for VW-LDC10E)
VW-SJ05E
RP-SDK02G/01G/512/SDH256/SD128/064/032
RP-SDQ02G/01G
VW-CD1E
DVD-RAM: LM-AF60E/DVD-RW: LM-RM60E/
DVD-R: LM-RF30E
GS500 GS300
POWER
Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack*1
Battery Life: Continuous Recording
(Using the Viewfinder)
Ambient Temperature: 25˚C
Ambient Humidity: 60%
AC Adaptor (2 Battery Charge Type)
Tele Conversion Lens
Wide Conversion Lens
MC Protector
ND Filter
Filter Kit
Stereo Zoom Microphone
Stereo Microphone
Video Flash
Tripod
Video DC Light
Light Bulb for Video DC Light
Jacket Pouch
DV Cable
DVD Disc
SD Memory Card
SHOOTING
DATA TRANSFERRING & RECORDING
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2 h 50 min*22 h 10 min 2 h 40 min
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1 h 05 min 1 h 20 min 1 h 20 min
2 h 40 min
4 h 00 min
1 h 50 min
1 h 55 min
3 h 15 min
3 h 50 min
5 h 45 min
1 h 20 min
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
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
*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.
D300/D250 GS500 GS300 GS180 GS27D150 S100
3CCD Camera System
DV IN/OUT
USB 2.0
PictBridge Compatible
SD Memory Card Compatible
Networking
Yes Yes
No
HS Mode
Yes
Yes
No
FS Mode
Out
No
No
Yes
In/Out
HS Mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
In/OutIn/Out
HS Mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
HS Mode
Yes
Yes
Leica Dicomar Lens
D300: Yes D250: No Yes
No
NoYesYesNo
O.I.S./MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser)
D300: Yes D250: No Yes
No
NoYesYesNo
MPEG2 Engine
Yes Yes
No
NoNoNoYes
Still Picture Recording
D300: 3.1 MEGA
D250: 2.3 MEGA
3.1 MEGA
No
2.3 MEGA3.1 MEGA4.0 MEGA0.3 MEGA (640 x 480)
Image Processing LSI
Crystal Engine Crystal Engine
Pure Colour Engine
Crystal EngineCrystal EngineCrystal EnginePure Colour Engine
No
Media
Recording Format
8 cm DVD Disc
MPEG2
SD Card
MPEG2
mini DV Tape
AVI
mini DV Tape
AVI
mini DV Tape
AVI
mini DV Tape
AVI
8 cm DVD Disc
MPEG2
Tele Macro Mode
YesNoYesYesYesNo
Yes
Pro-Cinema Mode
NoNoNoNoYesNo
No
High-Picture-Quality Wide Mode (16:9)
YesNoYesYesYesNoYes
Soft Skin Detail
YesYesYesYesYesYes
Yes
Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording
No
No
0.3 MEGA (640 x 480)0.3 MEGA (640 x 480)1.2 MEGANo
No
Colour Night View
YesYesYesYesYesYes
Yes
Optical Zoom
10x
30x
10x10x12x30x
10x
LCD
2.8"Wide2.5"2.5"2.7"Wide2.7"Wide2.5"2.7"Wide
AGS
NoNoNoYesYesNo
D300: Yes D250: No
Accessory Shoe
NoNoColdColdHotNo
Cold
Built-in LED Light
NoNoNoNoNoNo
No
Flash
Yes (GN4.5) (Pop-up)NoNoYes (GN4.8) (Built-in)Yes (GN5.3) (Built-in)No
D300: Yes (GN4.8) D250: No
Manual Focus Ring
NoNoNoNoYesNo
No
Quick Start
1.5 sec1.7 sec1.7 sec1.7 sec1.7 secNo
No
Power LCD
YesNoYesYesYesNo
Yes
Lens Cover
AutoCapCapAutoCapCap
D300: Auto D250: Cap
Direct Mode Dial
YesYesYesYesYesYes
Yes
One-Touch Magic Strap
NoNoNoYesYesNoNo
One-Touch Navigation
YesYesYesYesYesYes
Yes
Help Mode
NoYesNoYesYesNo
Yes
No
HS Mode
Yes
Yes
WEB Camera Function
YesYesYesYesYesNo
No
No
Analogue IN/OUT
OutOutOutOutOutOut
Out
HS Mode
Yes
Yes
High-Quality Pictures
Easy & Versatile
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
•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.
Interface
CPU
Mac OS
®
X v10.3~10.4
USB 2.0/DV (IEEE1394)
(SP4)
MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E
LE for DV/
SweetMovieLife 1.0E
Card Reader Function
(Mass Storage)
Web Camera Function iMovie® 4/iMovie® HD
USB 1.1 or laterUSB 1.1 or later DV (FireWire®)
(SP2)
(SP4)
(SP1/SP2)
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Intel® Pentium® III
800MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® III
450MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® II
300MHz or higher
CPU PowerPC G3
(400MHz or higher), G4, G5 PowerPC G3
(400MHz or higher), G4, G5
(SP2)
D300/D250
•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.
Interface
CPU
(SP4)
DVD-RAM Driver DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2
USB 2.0 (High Speed recommended)
(SP2)
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher
Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higherIntel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher
GS27
*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.
Interface
CPU
Mac OS
®
X v10.3~10.4
Web Camera Function iMovie® 4/iMovie® HD
USB 1.1 or later DV (FireWire®)
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher
CPU PowerPC G3 (400MHz or higher), G4, G5
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D150
*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.
Interface
CPU
Built-in DVD-RAM Driver Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)
USB 2.0 (High Speed recommended) USB 1.1 or later
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® III 300MHz or higher
GS180
•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.
Interface
CPU
USB 2.0
(SP4)
MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV Card Reader Function
(Mass Storage)
Web Camera Function
USB 1.1 or laterUSB 1.1 or later
(SP1/SP2) (SP1/SP2)
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Intel® Pentium® II/
Celeron® 300MHz or higher
DV (IEEE1394)
(SP4)
(SP1/SP2)
Intel® Pentium® III 700MHz or higher
or AMD Athlon™ 1GHz or higher
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Intel® Pentium® III
450MHz or higher
Intel® Celeron® 400MHz or higher
S100
•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.
CPU
Interface
MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E Web Camera Function
(SP2)
(SP4)
Windows® 98SE
Windows® Me
Windows® 2000
Windows® XP
Intel® Pentium® III 800MHz or higher Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz or higher
USB port
(SP1/SP2)
(SP4)
USB port (USB2.0 High Speed recommended)
• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality
• These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
*Usable capacity will be less
GS500
2288 x 1728
pixels
1600 x 1200
pixels
2288 x 1288
pixels [16:9]
640 x 480
pixels
1280 x 960
pixels
640 x 360
pixels [16:9]
1280 x 720
pixels [16:9]
240
380
330
510
500
780
780
1230
1040
1600
3520
7040
3520
7040
480
770
650
1030
1010
1550
1550
2470
2090
3200
7040
14080
7040
14080
120
190
165
260
250
390
390
620
530
810
1760
3520
1760
3520
57
91
78
125
120
185
185
300
250
390
880
1760
880
1760
30
47
40
64
63
98
98
155
130
200
440
880
440
880
14
22
19
30
30
47
47
75
64
98
220
440
220
440
990
1560
1330
2090
2050
3160
3160
5030
4250
6510
14080
28160
14080
28160
GS180
D150
1760 x 1320
pixels
640 x 480
pixels
1280 x 960
pixels
414
666
774
1246
3520
7040
831
1334
1550
2495
7040
14080
208
335
390
628
1760
3520
100
161
187
302
880
1760
52
84
98
158
440
880
24
40
47
76
220
440
1680
2700
3160
5030
14080
28160
D300
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
2048 x 1512
pixels
1280 x 960
pixels
1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]
640 x 480
pixels
D250
320
490
410
650
780
1230
3520
7040
630
990
820
1290
1550
2470
7040
14080
160
250
210
330
390
620
1760
3520
75
120
98
155
185
300
880
1760
39
61
51
81
97
155
440
880
18
29
24
39
47
75
220
440
1290
2010
1680
2630
3160
5030
14080
28160
1760 x 1320
pixels
1760 x 992
pixels [16:9]
640 x 480
pixels
1280 x 960
pixels
410
660
660
1010
780
1230
3520
7040
820
1330
1330
2010
1550
2470
7040
14080
210
330
330
510
390
620
1760
3520
99
160
160
240
185
300
880
1760
51
83
83
125
97
155
440
880
24
40
40
61
47
75
220
440
1680
2700
2700
4100
3160
5030
14080
28160
640 x 480
pixels
3400
6790
6800
13600
1710
3430
820
1650
430
870
210
420
13830
27660
Number of Recordable Still Pictures (approx.)
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
GS300
2048 x 1512
pixels
1600 x 1200
pixels
2048 x 1152
pixels [16:9]
640 x 360
pixels [16:9]
1280 x 960
pixels
640 x 480
pixels
320
490
410
650
500
780
780
1230
3520
7040
3520
7040
630
990
820
1290
1010
1550
1550
2470
7040
14080
7040
14080
160
250
210
330
250
390
390
620
1760
3520
1760
3520
75
120
99
155
120
185
185
300
880
1760
880
1760
39
62
51
81
63
98
98
155
440
880
440
880
18
29
24
39
30
47
47
75
220
440
220
440
1290
2010
1680
2630
2050
3160
3160
5030
14080
28160
14080
28160
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
S100
2048 x 1512
pixels
1280 x 960
pixels
1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]
640 x 480
pixels
310
490
410
640
770
1230
3390
6780
630
990
820
1290
1550
2470
6790
13580
155
250
210
320
390
620
1710
3410
75
120
98
155
185
300
820
1640
38
61
50
80
96
155
430
850
18
28
23
37
45
73
200
410
1280
2010
1670
2630
3160
5030
13820
27640
512MB*
1GB*
256MB*
128MB*64MB*32MB*
Image Quality Capacity 2GB*
*1*2 *1
*1
*1
GS500/GS300/GS180 GS27D300/D250/D150
Power Consumption
(SP mode, DVD-RAM)
Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Image Sensor
F Value
Optical Zoom
Filter Diameter
Iris
Backlight Compensation
Scene Mode
Date Recording
Fade Colour
AWB IR Sensor
OSD Language
Digital Zoom
Moving Picture
Recording Format
Audio Recording Format
Recording Time
Power Supply
Minimum Illumination
Focus
White Balance
Skip
Jog Dial
Editing
Counter
EVF
Cinema Mode
DC 7.2 V/7.9 V
Linear Time Counter (Only scene unit)
0.3" Colour (123 k pixels)
Monitor D300/D250: 2.7" LCD (123 k pixels) D150: 2.5" LCD (105 k pixels)
Disc Remaining
Indication Yes
Speaker Volume w/Zoom Volume
Card Slot SD
Still Picture
Slide Show Yes
DPOF/DCF Yes
Disk Navigation Yes
S-Video Output Out
Video Output Out
Audio Output Out
Microphone (stereo mini) D300/D250: Yes D150: —
USB 2.0 High Speed
Accessory Shoe D300/D250: Cold D150: —
Tally LED D300/D250: Yes D150: —
Access LED (DSC) Yes
AC Adaptor Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)
Battery Pack Lithium-Ion
Shoulder Strap D300/D250: Yes D150: —
AV Cable AV/S Multi
IR Remote D300/D250: Yes D150: —
PC Cable D300/D250: Yes D150: —
D300: — D250/D150: YesLens Cap
CD-ROM D300/D250: DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2 DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4
D150: —
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)
D300: 63 x 87 x 138 mm D250: 63 x 87 x 136 mm
D150: 53 x 87 x 129 mm
D300/D250: F1.8 (WIDE) — F2.8 (TELE)
D150: F1.8 (WIDE) — F3.9 (TELE)
D300/D250: 10x Variable Speed Zoom
D150: 30x Variable Speed Zoom
Focal Length D300: 3.00 — 30.0 mm D250: 2.45 — 24.5 mm
D150: 1.9 — 57 mm
D300/D250: 37 mm D150: 30.5 mm
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set
Auto/Manual
Yes
Microphone Stereo
Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow
Auto Date (in Data Code)
Black/White
Yes
Image Stabiliser D300: OIS D250/D150: SIS
D300/D250: 25x/700x D150: 50x/1000x
D300/D250: — D150: Yes
Self Timer Yes (Only Photo)
MPEG2: DVD Video Recording: DVD-RAM/-RW
DVD Video: DVD-RW/-R
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3)/MPEG1 Audio Layer 2/LPCM
Audio Playback Format
XP/SP/LP XP: 9 Mbps/VBR, SP: 5 Mbps/VBR, LP: 2.5 Mbps/VBRRecording Mode
XP: 18 min/SP: 37 min/LP: 75 min (w/one side RAM disc)
Cue/Review F/R
F/R
w/Joy-Stick
Thumbnail Display 8 scenes/page
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)
D300: 585 g D250: 555 g D150: 480 g
D300/D250: 1 Lux (Colour Night View)
D150: 2 Lux (Colour Night View)
AF/Manual
Delete/Divide/Combine
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
Lens Brand D300: Leica Dicomar D250/D150: Panasonic
English/German/French/Italian/Spanish/Dutch/Swedish/
Polish/Czech
DISC SECTION
CARD SECTION
TERMINALS
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
LENS SECTION
GENERAL
CAMERA SECTION
30x—50x
(Super Digital Zoom
30x—1000x)
10x—25x
(Super Digital Zoom
10x—700x)
GS500: 12x—30x (Super Digital Zoom 12x—700x)
GS300: 10x—25x (Super Digital Zoom 10x—700x)
GS180: 10x—20x (Super Digital Zoom 10x—500x)
—
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Image Sensor
F Value
Optical Zoom
Focal Length
Filter Diameter
35 mm Film Camera
Equivalent
Lens Brand
Minimum Illumination
Focus
White Balance
High-Speed Shutter
Iris
Backlight Compensation
EVF
Monitor
Microphone
Date Recording
Fade Colour
Rec. Review
OSD Language
Image Stabilizer
Digital Zoom
LED Video Light
Flash
Quick Start
LCD Panel Light
WEB Camera Function
Card Slot
Still Picture
DPOF
Consecutive Photoshot
PictBridge
Format
Recording Mode
Playback Mode
Variable Speed Search
Audio Recording System
Audio Dubbing
Counter
Tape (Card) Remaining Indication
S-Video Output
AV Output
Microphone (stereo mini)
Headphones
USB
DV Input/Output (IEEE1394)
Accessory Shoe
AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Strap
AV Cable
IR Remote
Lens Cap
Memory Card
PC Cable
DC 7.2 V/7.9 V
2.5 W (EVF)/3.1 W (LCD)
410 g
1/6" CCD (800 k pixels,
Total/(Moving Picture),
400 k Effective)
82 x 69 x 120 mm
F1.8 (WIDE)/F3.9 (TELE)
30x Variable Speed Zoom
1.90 — 57.0 mm
30.5 mm
35.7 — 1072 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)
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)
Leica DicomarPanasonicGS500/GS300: Leica Dicomar GS180: Panasonic
2 Lux (Colour Night View)
AF/Manual
Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec.
Auto/Manual
Yes
2.5" LCD (105 k pixels)
Auto Date (in Data Code)
Black/White
Yes
SIS
—
—
1.7 sec. (approx.)
—
—
DVC
SP/LP
SP/LP
Max. 20x Speed
PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
—
Yes
—
Out [mini]
—
—
2.0 Full Speed (mini B)
Out
—
Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)
Lithium-Ion
—
AV 4pin
—
Yes
—
—
DC 7.2 V/7.9 V
GS500: 4.2 W (EVF)/4.5 W (LCD)
GS300/GS180: 3.6 W (EVF)/3.9 W (LCD)
GS500: 570 g GS300: 450 g GS180: 410 g
GS500: 91 x 73 x 153 mm GS300: 76 x 73 x 135 mm
GS180: 71 x 73 x 123 mm
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)
GS500: F1.6 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)
GS300/GS180: F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)
GS500: 12x Variable Speed Zoom GS300/GS180: 10x Variable Speed Zoom
GS500: 3.3 — 39.6 mm GS300: 3.0 — 30.0 mm GS180: 2.45 — 24.5 mm
GS500: 43 mm GS300/GS180: 37 mm
GS500: 2 Lux (Colour Night View)
GS300/GS180: 1 Lux (Colour Night View)
GS500: AF/Manual (w/Ring) GS300/GS180: AF/Manual
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
Yes
GS500: 0.3" Colour (123 k pixels)
GS300/GS180: 0.33" Colour (113 k pixels)
GS500/GS300: 2.7" 16:9 LCD (123 k pixels) GS180: 2.5" LCD (113 k pixels)
Stereo Zoom Mic, Wind Noise Reduction
Auto Date (in Data Code)
Black/White
Yes
English/Russian/Arabic/Persian/Chinese (Traditional)
GS500/GS300: OIS GS180: SIS
—
GS500: Guide No. 5.3 GS300: Guide No. 4.8 GS180: —
1.7 sec. (approx.)
Yes
Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps
SD
Max 999 stills
Yes
DVC - SD
SP/LP
SP/LP
Max. 20x Speed
PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
Yes
Time Code Time Code
Yes
Out
GS500/GS300: Out [Multi] GS180: Out [mini]
Yes
GS500/GS300: — GS180: Yes
2.0 High Speed (mini B)
In/Out
GS500: Hot GS300/GS180: Cold
Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)
Yes (Shoulder Belt)
Lithium-Ion
GS500/GS300: Yes GS180: —
GS500/GS300: AV/S Multi GS180: AV 4pin
GS500/GS180: Yes GS300: —
—
USB
GENERAL
LENS SECTION
CAMERA SECTION
CARD SECTION
RECORDING SECTION
INTERFACE
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
S100
DC 7.4 V/9.3 V
3.5 W
243 g
49.9 x 96.7 x 80.4 mm
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
F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)
10x Variable Speed Zoom
3.0 — 30.0 mm
37 mm
1 Lux (Colour Night View)
AF/Manual
Moving Picture: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec.
Still Picture: 1/25 — 1/2000 sec.
Auto/Manual
0.33" B/W (67 k pixels) —
Yes
2.8" LCD (206 k pixels)
Auto Date (in Data Code)
—
—
English
OIS
—
Guide No. 4.5
1.5 sec. (approx.)
—
SD
Max 999 stills
SD
Yes
XP/SP/LP
XP/SP/LP
—
MPEG1-Layer2
—
Linear Time Counter
Yes
Out
Out (Multi)
—
Yes
2.0 High Speed (mini B)
—
—
Yes
Lithium-Ion
AV/S Multi
Yes (Hand Strap)
Free-style Remote Controller
—GS500/GS300: Yes GS180: — —
Yes
—
SD 2GB
USB
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)
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
—
—
—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 —
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
MotionSD STUDIO 1.0E
CD-ROM
GS500/GS300/GS57: SweetMovieLife 1.0E MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV
GS180: MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV
GS27: —
Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/White Set (with IR Sensor)
SPECIFICATIONS
Scene Mode Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow
•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.
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.)
SD Memory Card Compatibility for Moving Picture Recording [S100]
SD Memory Card Moving Picture Recording Time (approx.) [S100]
Capacity
High Speed Super
High Speed Pro
High Speed
2GB
1GB
512MB
2MB/S 5MB/S 10MB/S 20MB/S
256MB
RP-SDH256
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—
—
—
—
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RP-SDK512
RP-SDK01GRP-SDQ01G
RP-SDK02GRP-SDQ02G
—
As of January 4, 2006
Image Quality
Capacity
512MB*
6 min
12 min
25 min
1GB*
12 min
25 min
50 min
256MB*
3 min
6 min
12 min
XP (Super Fine)
SP (Fine)
LP (Normal)
2GB*
25 min
50 min
1 h 40 min
•These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
*Usable capacity will be less
Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited.
ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187
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