Other features
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Manual focus |
Y |
| Lens system |
Leica Dicomar |
Shutter
| Camera shutter speed |
1/25 - 1/8000 s |
Lens system
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Focal length (35mm film equivalent) |
44.1 - 706 mm |
| Digital zoom |
1000 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
2.95 - 47.2 mm |
| Filter size |
43 mm |
| Optical zoom |
16 x |
Image sensor
| Sensor type |
MOS |
| Total megapixels |
1.17 MP |
| Optical sensor size |
1/6 " |
Camera
| Minimum illumination |
9 lx |
Video
| Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Still image
| Still image resolution(s) |
1920 x 1080 |
Ports & interfaces
| PictBridge |
Y |
| Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out |
1 |
| HDMI |
Y |
| DC-in jack |
Y |
White balance
| Indoor white balance |
Y |
| Outdoor white balance |
Y |
HDC-SD20 HD Camcorder, Red
Worldwide, there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen, high-image-quality televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this, manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic, consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field, is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20.
The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.
The SD20 records on both SD and SDHC Memory Cards. Because SD Memory Cards require no transport mechanism, the SD20 is highly resistant to external impact. This combines with its small size and weight to achieve unmatched mobility.
