11
Motion-Image Recording Times (approx.)
HDC-SD5/SX5
HDC-SD5/SX5
Number of Recordable Still Images (approx.)
*We recommend using a DVD disc made by Panasonic for motion-image recording.
*We recommend using SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory cards conforming to
class 2 or higher of the SD Speed Class Rating or the following SD Memory Cards made by
Panasonic for motion picture recording.
*Please confirm the latest information about DVD discs and SD/SDHC Memory Cards that
can be used for motion-image recording, on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
• High Picture Quality Normal Picture Quality
• These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
*Usable capacity will be less.
Image
Quality
Capacity
1920 x 1080
pixels [16:9]
2.1 Mega
SD Memory Card
HDC-SD5/SX5
FEATURE COMPARISON
*Usable capacity will be less.
•These figures vary depending on the pictures being recorded.
HDC-SX5
SDHC Memory Card
8GB*
6690
10520
4GB*
3290
5160
2GB*
1670
2630
512MB*
410
640
1GB*
820
1290
System Requirements
Full-HD Recording
3CCD Camera System
Advanced O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser)
Leica Dicomar Lens
Image Processing LSI
Optical Zoom
Still Picture Recording
Disc Copy Function
USB Host Function
Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)
SDHC/SD Memory Card Compatible
PictBridge Compatible
1920 x 1080
Yes
Yes
Yes
HD Crystal Engine
10x
2.1 Megapixels
Yes (2.1 Megapixels)
1920 x 1080
Yes
Yes
Yes
HD Crystal Engine
10x
2.1 Megapixels
Yes (2.1 Megapixels)
HDC-SD5
HDC-SX5
Simultaneous Motion Video &
Still Picture Recording
LCD
Power LCD Extra
8 cm DVD Disc
(-R,-RW,-RAM),
SDHC/SD Memory Card
SDHC/SD Memory Card
Media
Recording Fomat
AVCHD
AVCHD (High-definition)
DVD-VIDEO (Standard-definition)
2.7" wide, 300k pixels
Yes
Pre-Rec Function
Intelligent Contrast Control
One-Touch Navigation
Help Mode
Direct Mode Dial
Built-in Flash
Colour Night View
Soft Skin Mode
Tele Macro
AGS (Anti-Ground Shooting)
Lens Cover
Accessory Shoe
Focus Assist
Composition Guide Lines
Thumbnail View
Wide Viewing Angle LCD
One-Push LCD Open
1.7-sec Quick Start
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
170 degrees
(vertically and horizontally)
Yes
Yes
2.7"wide, 300k pixels
Yes
170 degrees
(vertically and horizontally)
-
Yes
(Effective in card
recording mode)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto
Yes (Hot)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes*
1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes*
2
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
High-
Definition
Mode
HG (13 Mbps)
HN (9 Mbps)
HE (6 Mbps)
XP (10 Mbps)
SP (5 Mbps)
LP (2.5 Mbps)
28 min
42 min
62 min
36 min
74 min
150 min
28 min
42 min
62 min
36 min
74 min
150 min
26 min
40 min
60 min
35 min
69 min
138 min
14 min
21 min
31 min
18 min
37 min
74 min
DVD-RAM
(dual-sided)
Standard-
Definition
DVD-RW
(dual-sided)
DVD-R DL
(dual-layer)
DVD-R
(single-sided)
HG (13 Mbps)
HN (9 Mbps)
HE (6 Mbps)
Mode
Capacity
80 min
120 min
180 min
8GB*
SDHC Memory Card
40 min
60 min
90 min
4GB*
20 min
30 min
45 min
2GB*
SD Memory Card
10 min
15 min
22 min
1GB*
5 min
7 min
10 min
512MB*
•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
personal computers can not be used. •This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT. •The supplied CD-ROM is available for
Windows only. •Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. •When 2 or more USB devices are
connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables,
proper operation is not guaranteed. •Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not
guaranteed. •This software does not support the multi-boot environments. •Operation is not
guaranteed on Microsoft Windows Vista Business/Enterprise,Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet
PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems. •Available with administrator account
in Windows 2000 and Windows XP •Available with administrator account or standard account in
WindowsVista (Installation and uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.)
•Microsoft and Windows and WindowsVista™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Intel®, CoreTM and Pentium
® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and the other
countries. •Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are generally the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product
concerned.
HD Writer 2.0E (For SD5/SX5)
Interface
OS
CPU
USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0))
*1 When using a DVD burner (VW-BN1), data from an SD Memory Card can be copied to a 12-cm DVD disc.
*2 Data from an SD Memory Card can be copied to an 8-cm DVD disc entirely within the SX5 itself.
High-Quality Pictures
Ease and Versatility
Networking
Card Reader Function (Mass Storage)
Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
Windows Vista™ Home Basic/
Home Premium/Ultimate
USB port
Windows® 2000 SP4
Windows® XP SP2
Windows Vista™
Intel® Pentium® III 1.0 GHz or higher
<When using playback function and
MPEG2 conversion function>
Intel® Core™2 Duo 1.86 GHz or higher,
Intel® Pentium®D 3.0 GHz or higher
recommended.
Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP:
Intel® Pentium® III 450 MH Hz or higher
or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz or higher
Windows Vista™ : 32-bit (x86) processor,
1 GHz or higher
