Panasonic 2008 - Manual (Page 15)

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Take the SW20 underwater* as deep as 1.5 m
and get some great video shots in the pool or
ocean. Swim along with tropical fish, capture
shots of a beautiful coral reef, or get action
footage of a friend snorkeling. Waterproofing
also means you can shoot in the rain or snow
with no worries.
* Do not use underwater continuously
for more than 30 minutes. IEC60529 IPX8
The SW20 is designed to resist damage even
if dropped from a height of up to 1.2 m. We
fortified the outer body casing, making it
thicker for increased rigidity and strength.
Additionally, there is an inner resin chassis
to cushion and protect the main circuit board
and lens.
*MIL-STD-810F METHOD 516.5 SHOCK
A dustproof design keeps the SW20 safe even
if handled with dirty hands or used in a place
with swirling dust. The SW20 is protected
against sand too, so you can take it to the
beach or sports field with no worries. And it's
waterproof, so if the body gets dirty you can
simply wash it off with water.
*IEC60529 IP5X
Waterproof up to 1.5 m* Shockproof up to 1.2 m* Dustproof*
Conveniently slips in a pocket or bag. Compact enough to take
everywhere you go. This is one stylish camcorder you’ll never want to
be without.
The SD camcorder starts up to record quickly. In Quick Start mode*,
the SW20 and S7 begin recording in just 0.6 second from the time
the LCD is opened. This lets you catch those sudden shooting
opportunities.
*This mode can be selected from the menu.
POWER ON!
LCD OPEN
SW20 Triple Proofing
Built tough so you can shoot in places never before possible
Fun to carry around every day!
Stylish & Compact
0.6 sec Quick Start
No more missed shooting opportunities!
SW20
S7
S7
SW20
SW20
102 mm
S7 SW20
MPEG2 Engine
Capture even complex motion with precision
Conventional
Model with MPEG2 engine
Panasonic's MPEG2 engine is a wide-range, high-precision engine that
produces smooth, beautiful moving pictures. Because it precisely records
the differences in each frame, it can render fast, complex motions with
exceptional precision. The MPEG2 engine also uses the Variable Bit Rate
system that Panasonic adopted for the
high-end DIGA DVD recorder. Giving LP
(long play mode) recordings nearly twice
the resolution captured with previous
Panasonic MPEG2 recording video
cameras, this lets the SD camcorder
record clear, smoothly flowing pictures.
41 mm
59
mm
Dimensions (W x H x D)
S7: 41.0 x 59.0 x 102.0 mm
SW20: 33.8 x 63.4 x 115.4 mm Weight
S7: 165 g
SW20: 224 g
S7
*
*Waterproof and dustproof characteristics have been evaluated by TUV Rheinland.
STANDARD DEFINITION