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Ricoh Theta V
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Panasonic HC-X1000E Black
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| Camcorder |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. |
With its primary focus on video, the Camcorder offers you a device that you can fully rely on when it comes to extensive video recording sessions in a variety of scenarios. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Ricoh Theta V camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Panasonic HC-X1000E camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Ricoh Theta V video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Panasonic HC-X1000E video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Theta V is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The HC-X1000E is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Theta V is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the HC-X1000E is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Theta V. |
Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the HC-X1000E. | |
| Underwater Photography |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Ricoh, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Panasonic, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Theta V is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the HC-X1000E is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*} | |
| Live Streaming |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Ricoh provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. |
Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Panasonic provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this. | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Ricoh camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. |
For those special occasions, this Panasonic camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Ricoh Theta V is a great companion to have. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Panasonic HC-X1000E is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 5.760 x 4.290 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables. | ||
| Low-light Videos |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. |
Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Ricoh has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Panasonic has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. | |
| 4K Videos |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. |
Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability. | |
| WiFi Connectivity |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. |
Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi. | |
| Fun & Funky Looks |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
| Professional Looks |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. |
This device showcases a refined taste in mobile devices due to clean lines and a premium look. | |
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | ||
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| Camera Body with Lens |
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Technical Specifications
| 4K Video Capable | Yes | Yes | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC-LC, LPCM | AAC, LPCM, MP4 | |
| Audio System | - | Dolby Digital 2.0 | |
| Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
| Battery Capacity | - | 5800 mAh | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | - | |
| Bitrate At Maximum Video Resolution | 56 Mbit/s | - | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
| Cables Included | USB | - | |
| Camcorder Media Type | - | SDHC, SDXC | |
| Camcorder Tape Type | N | N | |
| Camcorder Type | Handheld camcorder | Shoulder camcorder | |
| Camera File System | Exif 2.3 | DCF, Exif 2.2 | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8 - 1/25000 s | 0.125 - 0.000125 s | |
| Camera Shutter Type | Electronic | - | |
| Camera Type | Camcorder | - | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | Not supported | SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | - | Yes | |
| Depth | 22.9 mm | 315 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 10 x | |
| Disc Types Supported | N | N | |
| Display | - | LCD | |
| Display Diagonal | - | 3.5 | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | - | 1152000 pixels | |
| Effective Megapixels (image) | 14 MP | 8.85 MP | |
| Effective Megapixels (movie) | - | 8.85 MP | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/25000 s | - | |
| Filter Size | - | 49 mm | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | - | 30.8 ― 626 mm | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | - | 4.08 - 81.6 mm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Auto/Manual | |
| Full HD | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | - | Full HD | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | - | Yes | |
| Headphone Output Type | - | 3.5 mm | |
| Headphone Outputs | - | 1 | |
| Height | 130.6 mm | 170 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPG | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.56 mm | 5.760 x 4.290 mm | |
| Image Stabilizer Type | - | Hybrid | |
| Internal Storage Capacity | 19 GB | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 64, 3200, 6400 | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 6400 | - | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 64 | - | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | - | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Auto | - | |
| Live stream capable | 1 | 1 | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | - | |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
| Max FPS @4K | 30 | - | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 2 | - | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 626 mm | |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 30 fps | - | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 5376 x 2688 pixels | 4096 x 2160 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 3840 x 1920 pixels | 4096 x 2160 pixels | |
| Memory Slots | - | 2 | |
| Microphone In | Yes | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | - | 30.8 mm | |
| Minimum Illumination | - | 4 lx | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | - | Yes | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | 1 | - | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90 % | - | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °F | - | |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3 " | 1/2.3 " | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 20 x | |
| Product Colour | Grey | Black | |
| Program Auto Exposure (AE) | 1 | - | |
| Sensor Format | - | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI | |
| Shooting Modes | Auto | - | |
| Shutter Speed (video) | 1/30 - 1/25000 s | - | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/8 s | - | |
| Speakers | - | Dynamic | |
| Stabilizer | - | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | - | 4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 | |
| Total Megapixels | 14 MP | 18.91 MP | |
| Tripod Mounting Supported | Yes | - | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | - | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 1 | - | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Ports Quantity | - | 2 | |
| USB Connector | Micro-usb | - | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | - | |
| Vari-angle LCD Display | - | Yes | |
| Video Formats Supported | H.264, MP4 | AVCHD, MOV, MP4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Recording Time | 1.33 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 960, 3840 × 1920 pixels | 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Screen Size | - | 0.45 " | |
| Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic | |
| Weight | 121 g | 1550 g | |
| White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Natural, Outdoor, Shade | Auto | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n | |
| Width | 45.2 mm | 160 mm | |
| XLR In | - | Yes |
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