Panasonic announces availability of 360° panoramic dome cameras

Panasonic today announced the general availability of its i-PRO SmartHD 360° panoramic 3.0 megapixel dome cameras. Both indoor (WV-SF438) and outdoor IP66 rated weather and vandal resistant (WV-SW458) cameras are now available through authorized Panasonic resellers.

The cameras feature a full 360 degree field of view that eliminates blind spots, and enables multiple users to have an independent pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) experience. The cameras low-profile design allows it to be deployed in spaces where conventional motorized PTZ cameras will not fit. Key features include full 1080p resolution at 30fps with Panasonic’s exclusive Mega Super Dynamic processing, on-board image correction to minimize optical distortion and ensure highly accurate images, and multiple transmission modes for versatile monitoring of wide areas with a single camera. Additional intelligent features include face detection and the ability to be controlled remotely via a Smartphone.

Pricing and Availability
The WV-SF438 and WV-SW458 are now available through authorized Panasonic resellers at an MSRP of $1,182 and $1,364, respectively.