Sanyo's 1080P Camcorders: VPC-FH1, VPC-HD2000

The VPC-FH1 and the VPC-HD2000, the first consumer camcorders to record natively in 1080P (1920 x 1080 at 60 progressive frames/sec). Nearly identical camcorders in two different body shapes, they bring a number of new features to the Sanyo line, including high-speed recording, face detection, and HDMI output.

The VPC-HD2000 is an upright, "pistol-grip" design, replacing the VPC-HD1010. By contrast, the VPC-FH1 has a traditional, horizontal design. In interview, Sanyo stated that this was an attempt to increase its popularity in the U.S, where upright camcorders have had a hard time finding acceptance in the higher-end range.

Both camcorders feature an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor, recording 1080P/60fps, 1080i/60fps, and 1080P/30fps. Still photos can be recorded in native 8-megapixel or interpolated 12-megapixel.

Via camcorderinfo.com