Table 2.
Technical specifications of commercially available cameras for video recording and streaming in the OR.
| Parameters | Panasonic HX-A500 | Google Glass | Berchtold Chromevision HD in-light camera | Panasonic AG-MDR15/MDC10 | GoPro Hero series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $1,500 | Not available | $3,700 + $2,500 | $129.99–499.99 |
| Resolution | 3,840 × 2,160 pixel; 16 MP | 720 pixel; 5 MP | 1,080 pixel | 1,920 × 1,080 pixel | 1,080 pixel; 12 MP |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Angle of view | 160° | 54.8° | 360° | Not available | 90°, 127°, or 170° |
| Optical zoom | No | No | 10× | 12× | No |
| Focus | Fixed | Fixed | Auto/manual | Yes | Fixed |
| Image stabilizer | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Built-in display | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life estimate | ~144″ | ~45″ | N/A | ~180″ | ~150″ |
| Power source | Battery, USB | Battery, USB | Light power supply | Battery, AC adapter | Battery, USB |
| Wi-Fi/bluetooth | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |