Camera selection guide

CCTV Handbook 2016 Camera Selection Guide, Surveillance

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Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Panasonic

Supplier: Panasonic

Camera name: WV-SPW631L

Resolution: 2048x1536 @ 30 fps

Software provided with hardware? Free PSSCT tool to configure multiple cameras IP addresses and settings.

Onboard storage: Up to 256 GB with 2 x 128 SXDC SD memory card

Onboard intelligence: VMD such as intruder / loitering / scene change / object / cross line detection. Face detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: All-in-one, easy installation design, 133 dB Wide Dynamic Range, 0.04 lx min. illumination in colour mode, 2.8 mm to 10 mm motorised zoom lens, built-in IR LED, electric dehumidification device, IP66 for outdoor use.

Variations in range:

• 9 mm to 22 mm motorised zoom lens models, HD models, and other variations available.

Contact: Martin Kruger

Tel: +27 (0)11 312 7015

[email protected]


Category: IP

Brand/Range name: Panasonic

Supplier: Panasonic

Camera name: WV-SFV481

Resolution: 2992x2992 @ 15 fps

Software provided with hardware? Free PSSCT tool to configure multiple cameras’ IP addresses and settings.

Onboard storage: Up to 128 GB with 1x 128 SXDC SD memory card

Onboard intelligence: People count (line cross), heatmap, VMD such as intruder / loitering / scene change / object / cross line detection.

ONVIF / PSIA standards supported: ONVIF

Description: 9 MP fisheye camera, 0.04 lx (B/W) high sensitivity, auto back focus feature, IP66 and IK10 rated, electric dehumidification device.

Variations in range:

• 9 MP and 3 MP fisheye cameras for indoor and outdoor use

Contact: Martin Kruger

Tel: +27 (0)11 312 7015

[email protected]






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