An all-new lens, sensor and engine combine for powerful zooming and high sensitivity.
Level Shot Function
The Level Shot function automatically detects and corrects the tilting of
captured images. 2014 models use hybrid processing based on an
acceleration sensor plus a gyro sensor to improve tilt tracking by 30% for
more stable shooting. Images are more level even when shooting in an
unstable or awkward position, such as low angle or high angle.
Full-HD Slow Motion Video
Record Full-HD (1920 x 1080) at 100 fps. and the
Intelligent Frame Creation of the New Crystal Engine Pro+
interpolates to an equivalent of 200 fps, for smooth slow
motion. Switches to slow motion while you touch the icon
on the LCD screen during shooting.
Baby Monitor
Using Wi-Fi, you can check on your baby using a smartphone or tablet in another room. The Push Notification function alerts the smartphone or tablet if the voice sensor detects your little one waking up and
making a sound, and you can even speak to your baby
over the monitor.
4-Drive Lens System
For the first time* in a consumer video
camera, four lens groups are driven to achieve
both high picture quality and a compact size.
* As of January 6th, 2014
New BSI Sensor
The effective area has been increased* to achieve higher image quality with 6.03M effective pixels.
This gives you bright, beautiful shots even in dark places.
Crystal Engine Pro+
The information processing speed has been advanced to about 1.5
times* the conventional speed and a new Noise Reduction system has
reduced noise for crisp, vibrantly colourful Full-HD images.
* Compared to the HC-V720.
Intelligent 50x Zoom / Optical 20x Zoom
The wide shooting range expands the breadth of photographic expression, extending from
29.5mm wide angle to Intelligent 50x zooming. This makes it possible to capture everything from
panoramic scenery to telephoto images for obtaining dynamic images of subjects at a distance
5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
HYBRID O.I.S. + uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress
blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots. This lets
you capture crisp, clear images, without blurring, in almost every
shooting situation.
Remote Shooting /
Remote View
The “Panasonic Image App” lets you use a
smartphone or tablet as a live-view remote
controller and operate the camcorder from a
distance.
Videos and photos inside the camera can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet, and uploaded to social networking sites.
Home Monitoring
You can remotely monitor your home with high-quality live video, and speak to your family or pets using your smartphone or tablet.
Highlight Playback
and Easy Share
You can enjoy Highlight Playback with a smartphone or tablet right after shooting. Highlight playback is an automatic compilation of the best scenes from the selected footage.Favourite scenes can also be shared on social networking sites with simple drag and drop operation.
Highlight Photo Collage
Create a highlight photo collage with the best scenes picked out automatically from your videos.
One-Touch Connection with NFC
NFC lets you connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder in one touch without bothersome initial settings.
Real Time Broadcasting with
Full HD Recording
Even without NFC, you can use QR code to make a Wi-Fi connection quickly and easily.
Remote Pan Tilt
Cradle (optional)
Connect to a Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (sold
separately), and you can make the camera
rotate automatically.The motion sensor and face
recognition function allow you to automatically
capture video of everyone’s faces at parties and
other gatherings.The motion sensor even lets
you use the camera to watch over pets when
you are not home.You can operate directly from
the camcorder, or use remote control with the
Panasonic Image App.
Multi Manual Dial
By pushing or rotating the manual dial, you can easily adjust
allocated functions, like focusing and changing the iris.
Filter effects such as Miniature Effect, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie and Time Lapse Recording make it easy for you to unleash your creative side and create spectacular footage.
iA(intelligent Auto) /
iA Plus Mode
This powerful function senses the shooting conditions and automatically adjusts the settings and activates functions to deliver optimal results. In addition, the iA Plus Mode enables you to adjust exposure compensation and white balance by touching the LCD.
Plug and Copy to External HDD
Recorded data can be easily copied to an HDD
without having to use a PC.
• A USB HDD cannot be used to connect to this unit In the following cases:
- When the USB HDD has a capacity of below 160 GB or above 2 TB
- When the USB HDD has two or more partitions
- When the USB HDD is in a format other than FAT32
- When the USB HDD is connected by using a USB hub
- When the USB HDD is not a desktop type
High Quality Sound Recording
Wind Shield Zoom Microphone
A special damping material is provided in the space between the
mic and the mic net to suppress wind noise to less than 1/3 that of
conventional models*, for clear audio recording.
* Compared to the HC-V720 Series.
High-Quality Audio Parts
Four 6mm-diameter, high-S/N mics and aluminium electrolytic
capacitors reduce sound distortion and increase clarity.
AROUND-THE-WORLD with Panasonic Twin-Camera Camcorder HC-W850 / W858 / W850M
A video collection of impressive scenes of the world shot with the Panasonic's new twin-camera camcorder W850 / W858 / W850M.
Full HD Slow Motion Comparison 120 fps vs 240 fps | W850/V750 Series
Full HD Slow Motion in Comparison with VGA | W850/V750 Series
Stop Motion Animation Assist | W850/V750/V550 Series
Baby Monitor | Panasonic Camcorder W850/V750/V550/V250 Series Using Wi-Fi, you can monitor the baby in separate room with a smartphone or tablet.