These cameras are generally used without an operator, although PTZ cameras can be operated remotely. Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Closed Circuit TV and Point of View (POV) video cameras are generally less expensive compared to camcorders and ENG video cameras but they lack manual controls and can have very small sensors. Panasonic AW-HE50SN HD Integrated PTZ Camera Smaller sensors and fixed lenses mean lower cost, and a professional camcorder typically costs between $4,000-8,000. Camcorders have servo lenses so you can zoom with a zoom rocker or on the lens barrel.
They typically have smaller 1/4', 1/3', or 1/2' sensors and come with a fixed video lens that requires lens adapters if you require wider or more telephoto then the lens allows. Camcorders are generally smaller video cameras that can be handheld or tripod mounted but not shoulder mounted without a shoulder-mount rig.
