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models compared on this page: Canon XL H1A and Panasonic AG-HPX171

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Canon XL H1APanasonic AG-HPX171
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Manufacturer Canon Informationen zu Canon

Panasonic Information about Panasonic

Name XL H1AAG-HPX171
European name ?XL H1AAG-HPX171E
US name ?XL H1AAG-HPX-170
lowest US price  4325 $
On the market since June 2008 September 2008
Manufacturers URL link to Canonlink to Panasonic
Test preview

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slashCAM rating ?Very good
Good
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode
Video

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Video formats ? MiniDV
HDV
MiniDV
DVC PRO 25
DVC PRO 50
DVC PRO HD
Recording Medium MiniDV/HDV-Cassette
P2 card
video resolutions EU ?HDV 1440 x 1080/50i
MiniDV 720 x 576/50i
MiniDV 720 x 576/25F
HDV 1440 x 1080/25F
MiniDV 720 x 576/50i
DVC PRO 25,576 / 50i
DVC PRO 50,576 / 50i
DVC PRO HD 720/25p
DVC PRO HD 720/50p
DVCPROHD 1080/25p
DVCPROHD 1080/50i
DVCPROHD 1080/24p
DVCPROHD 1080/30p
DVCPROHD 1080/60i
DVCPRO HD 720 24p - 60i
DVCPRO HD 24p 1080 - 60i
video resolutions US ?HDV 1440 x 1080/60i
HDV 1440 x 1080/24p
HDV 1440 x 1080/30p
MiniDV 720 x 480/60i
720 MiniDV x480/24p
MiniDV 720 x 480/30p
MiniDV 720 x 576/50i
DVCPROHD 1080/24p
DVCPROHD 1080/30p
MiniDV 720 x 480/60i
720 MiniDV x480/24p
MiniDV 720 x 480/30p
DVCPRO HD 720 24p - 60i
DVCPRO HD 24p 1080 - 60i
Max Bitrate ?25 Mbit/s100 Mbit/s
Compression format ? DV
MPEG2
DV
DVC PRO HD-proprietary
on-board memory ?  
Optics
Optics Manufacturer ? Canon
Leica
Optical Zoom ?20 x13 x
Wide Angle 16:9 ?39 mm28 mm
Filter diameter ?72 mm72 mm
Image Stabilization ?optical
optical
ND Filter ?23
Exchangable optics ?Yes
No
Image Sensor
Number of sensors ?33
Size of image sensor ?1/3 inch1/3 inch
image sensor effective pixel count 16:9 ?1560000 Pixel 1100000 Pixel
Image Sensor Type ? CCD
CCD
Controls
White Balance ?auto
manual
presets
auto
manual
presets
Focus ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Minimum shutter time ?1/16.0001/2.000
Maximum shutter time ?1/31/24
Apperture control ?auto
manual
AE-Shift
auto
manual
AE-Shift
Infrared recording ?No
No
Expanded Focus ?Yes
Yes
Peaking ?Yes
Yes
Signal Processing
Zebra ? Off
70-100%
50-105%
Histogram ?No
Yes
adjustable sharpness ?Yes
Yes
Adjustable color ?Yes
Yes
Cinegamma ?Yes
Yes
Black Strech ?Yes
No
Knee ?Yes
Yes
Colorbars ?Yes
Yes
Misc.
Shot Transition ?Yes
No
Custom Presets ?Yes
Yes
Set Time Code ?Yes
Yes
Configuration

Connections
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FBAS ?
synonymous: RCA, composite		 In
Out
Out
YC ?
synonymous: S-Video		 In
Out
 
YUV ?
synonymous: Component Signal		 Out
Out
HDMI ?No
No
DV / HDV (FireWire) ?
synonymous: ILink / IEEE-1394		 In
Out
In
Out
USB ?No
USB 2.0
Microphone / Audio input ? XLR
Cinch
XLR
Headphones ?3.5 mm mini-jack
3.5 mm mini-jack
Lanc ?Yes
No
Time-code interface ? No
Genlock ? No
Accessory shoe ? Standard
No
HD-SDI ?  Out
Misc.
Weight (without battery) 3435 g1900 g
Weight (with battery) 3750 g2250 g
Battery type Canon BP-950G
Panasonic CGA-D54
Battery capacity 5200 mAh5400 mAh
Charger ?external
external
Remote control Yes
Yes
Size
Height 226 mm179 mm
Width 220 mm154 mm
Depth 496 mm397 mm
Relative Size ?246109
Viewfinder
Viewfinder available ?Yes
Yes
Color Viewfinder ?Color
Color
Viewfinder format ?16:916:9
Viewfinder pixels ?215000 Pixel 235000 Pixel
Display
Display available ?Yes
Yes
Color display ?Color
Color
Display size 2,4 Inch3,5 Inch
Display format ?16:94:3
Display pixels ?215000 Pixel 210000 Pixel
Touch Screen ? No
External controls
Manual Zoom ?Rocker
Ring
Rocker
Ring
Manual Focus ? Ring
Ring
Manual Aperture ?Menu
Wheel
Focus switcher ?Yes
Yes
ND Filter ?Yes
Yes
Exp Lock ?Yes
 
Gain ?Yes
Yes
White balance ?Yes
Yes
Push AF ?Yes
Yes
Audio Levels ?Yes
Yes
Custom Keys ?
synonymous: User buttons		 3
Audio

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Audio Formats ?MiniDV: 2x48kHz 16bit PCM
MiniDV: 4x32kHz 12bit PCM
HDV: 2x48kHz 16bit MPEG 1
HDV: 4x48kHz 16bit MPEG 2
DVC PRO 4x48kHz 16bit PCM
Microphone ?Stereo internal
external XLR
Stereo internal
external XLR
Audio Control ?auto
manual
manual
Audio levels ?Viewfinder
display
Screen
Still

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Recording Medium ?SD Card
 
Medium included ?16 MB
 
Effective pixels ?1560000 Pixel  
Resolutions ?1920x1080
1440x1080
848x480
640x480		 
Standard ?JPEG Exif 2.2
 
Flash ?No
 
Misc.

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Specials optional upgrade for NTSC recordingsimulataneous video signal at RCA and BNC output-the international modell is named AG-HPX170
In the 720p mode the frame rate can be changed in 20 steps from 12 to 50 fps (European model; international NTSC-model to 60fps)
Product Shots

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Test results

Test pictures
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luminance resolution
chrominance resolution
lens distortion
test small ISO image
noise / internal microphone
 
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode ?
Test image 12 lux optimized ?  
slashCAM rating
Lowlight ?GoodSatisfactory
Resolution ?Very goodSatisfactory
Color performance ?Very goodGood
subj.Picture impression ?Very goodGood
Optical Zoom ?SatisfactorySatisfactory
Wide Angle ?Satisfactory Excellent
Configuration / image ?Very goodVery good
Configuration / sound ? Excellent Very good
Handling ?Very goodVery good
Portability ?SufficientSatisfactory
Photo function ?SufficientPoor
Optics ?GoodVery good
Dynamics ?Very goodVery good
Conclusion slashCAM
slashCAM rating ?Very good
Good
Total score ?
(maximal 570)		405395
Pros + Excellent resolution in brightness and color
+ interchangeable lenses
+ 4 audio channels for HDV
+ Very well equipped
Good wide angle
+ Professional controls
+ genuine 720/50p mode and a variable framerate
Cons - unergonomical on the shoulder
- low sharpness due to pixel shift
- P2 cards are more expensive than tape
- 4:3 display with low resolution
Conclusion The Canon XL H1A has excellent CCDs, which in some aspects tap the full resolution potential of HDV.In combination with very good dynamic behavior and the consistent colors this provides a very good image impression.The standard lens is not satisfying: for less distortion and chromatic aberrations as well as for more wide angle pros need to go for an additional (more expensive) optics.Panasonic´s AG-HPX171E scores with its handling and the Leica lens shows very little chromatic aberrations.Thanks to finally cheaper recording cards the AG-HPX171E can be seen as an allround-model suited for both documentary and fiction shooting.But pixel counting searchers for ultimate sharpness will be happier with other models, as will those who do not wish to invest in P2 cards. The resolution of the display is too low.
More information

Reviews and Forums
[ top ]Canon XL H1APanasonic AG-HPX171
slashCAM Review
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AG-HPX171 Review
external reviews/tests www.camcorderinfo.com
 
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