FAQ: Panasonic P2 Card Vs. Sony SxS PRO Memory Card
Size:
The SxS PRO™ is half the size of a standard PC Card at just 34mm in width, 5mm in height and 75mm in length. This enables the design of professional camcorders to be far smaller and lighter, without compromising high storage capacity.
Recording time:
The SxS PRO records 30 Min. in 8GB at 1080/60i resolution, while the P2 only records 8 Min. in the same storage capacity at 1080/60i resolution. Again, SxS PRO records approximately 60 Min. in 16GB storage capacity at 1080/60i resolution, while the P2 can only records 16 Min. with the same capacity and same resolution. This is the huge draw back for P2 card.
| SxS PRO Memory Card Recording Time* |
| Mode Setting | Resolution |
Audio Format |
Rec Time on 8GB |
Rec Time on 16GB |
| 35Mbps(VBR) |
1920x1080 / 59.94i,
29.97P, 23.98P
1280x720 / 59.94P,
29.97P, 23.98P |
LPCM 16-bit,
48kHz, 2ch |
Approx.
25min |
Approx.
50min |
| SP mode
25Mbps(CBR) |
1440x1080 / 59.94i,
23.98PsF (2-3 P/D) |
LPCM 16-bit,
48kHz, 2ch |
Approx.
35min |
Approx.
70min |
| P2 card Recording Time Reference (NTSC) |
| Category | Capacity | Approx. Recording Time | Data Transfer
Speed*3 (Max.) |
DVCPRO/DV
(Audio 2ch) | DVCPRO50
(Audio 4ch) | DVCPROHD
(1080/60i) | DVCPROHD
(720/24P) |
| 16GB P2 card | 16GB | 64 min. | 32 min. | 16 min. | 40 min. | 800 Mbps |
| 32GB P2 card | 32GB | 128 min. | 64 min. | 32 min. | 80 min. | 800 Mbps |
Transfer rate and Interface:
SxS PRO has fthe same transfers with the standard P2 card, 800 Mbps compare to 800 Mbps.
| SxS PRO Memory Card vs P2 Card |
| SxS PRO Memory Card | P2 Card |
| Storage Capacity | 30 min/8GB @1080/60i | 8 min/8GB@1080/60i |
| Transfer Speed | 800Mpbs** | 800Mbps |
| Interface | Serial | Parallel |
Workflow efficiency:
The SxS PRO increases workflow efficiency, with seamless transition from camcorder acquisition to PC or laptop for editing and archiving. The SxS PRO Memory Card may be defined as the flash media of choice – and the definitive media for high definition. It’s in our DNA. Besides, the SxS Pro has less camera power usage than the P2 Card due to the simple structure and smaller in size.
Related info:
Q&A: Panasonic P2 Card Workflow by Seth Melnick
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