Facecam MK.2 vs PanaCast 20 Comparison

Compare Facecam MK.2 vs PanaCast 20 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.

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Elgato Facecam MK.2
Facecam MK.2
Jabra PanaCast 20
PanaCast 20

At a Glance

Facecam MK.2

The Elgato Facecam MK.2 is a 1080p webcam built for streaming and recording. It has a Sony STARVIS 1/2.5-inch sensor, the Elgato Prime Lens (f/2.4, fixed focus) and an 84° field of view.

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Best For
Streamers
Res.
1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
View
84°
Autofocus
No (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)
Mics
—
Connect
USB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)
PanaCast 20

The Jabra PanaCast 20 is a personal 4K webcam with a 13 MP sensor and a wide 117° diagonal field of view. It has Intelligent Zoom, Vivid HDR and picture-in-picture.

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Best For
Corporate IT
Res.
4K
View
117°
Autofocus
—
Mics
3 MEMS
Connect
USB-C (USB 3.0/2.0)

Review Scores Compared

Expert Score

  • Facecam MK.27.7/10
  • PanaCast 208.5/10 Leads

Image Quality

  • Facecam MK.26.3/10
  • PanaCast 2010.0/10 Leads

Low-Light Performance

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10 Leads
  • PanaCast 207.5/10

Field of View & Framing

  • Facecam MK.27.0/10
  • PanaCast 209.8/10 Leads

Microphone

  • Facecam MK.2—
  • PanaCast 205.0/10

Build & Privacy

  • Facecam MK.28.0/10
  • PanaCast 20—

Connection & Software

  • Facecam MK.29.0/10
  • PanaCast 209.0/10

Why Facecam MK.2 Beats PanaCast 20 (and Vice Versa)

Why Facecam MK.2 beats PanaCast 20

  • Better low-light performance: 9.0 vs 7.5 out of 10
  • Max Frame Rate: 60 (1080p), 120 (720p) vs 30 fps
  • Sensor: Sony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS vs 1/3.2"
  • Weight: 90 g vs 136 g

Why PanaCast 20 beats Facecam MK.2

  • Better image quality: 10.0 vs 6.3 out of 10
  • Better field of view & framing: 9.8 vs 7.0 out of 10
  • Max Resolution: 4K vs 1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)
  • Field of View: 117° vs 84°

Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.

Full Specifications

General

Facecam MK.2PanaCast 20
Best ForStreamersCorporate IT

Image

Facecam MK.2PanaCast 20
Max Resolution1080p at 60 fps (uncompressed over USB 3.0)4K Better
Max Frame Rate60 (1080p), 120 (720p) Better30 fps
SensorSony STARVIS 1/2.5" CMOS Better1/3.2"
Megapixels—13 MP
Field of View84°117° Better
AutofocusNo (fixed focus, 30-120 cm)—
HDR—Yes (Vivid HDR)
Digital Zoom—3 (lossless at 720p)
AI Framing—Intelligent Zoom, picture-in-picture
Aperturef/2.4f/2.25

Audio

Facecam MK.2PanaCast 20
Microphones—3 MEMS

Design & Privacy

Facecam MK.2PanaCast 20
Tripod Thread1/4 in thread—
Weight90 g Better136 g
Dimensions84 x 38 x 61 mm44 x 25 x 80 mm

Connectivity

Facecam MK.2PanaCast 20
ConnectionUSB-C (USB 3.0 for uncompressed)USB-C (USB 3.0/2.0)
Cable Length—1.5 m
Software—Jabra Direct, Jabra Xpress
Operating SystemsWindows 10 (64-bit)+, macOS 12+Windows 8.1/10/11, macOS 10.15+
Certifications—Microsoft Teams, Zoom
UVCUVC 1.5—

In the Box

Facecam MK.2PanaCast 20
In the Box—PanaCast 20, carry case, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable
Warranty—2 years

Takeaways

  • It's a tie on our rating (4/5) between Facecam MK.2 and PanaCast 20, so choose on the rows that matter most to you.
  • Choose Facecam MK.2 for streamers.
  • Choose PanaCast 20 for corporate IT.

Pros and Cons

Facecam MK.2

PROS

  • Uncompressed 1080p60 over USB 3.0
  • Sony STARVIS sensor
  • 720p120 for smooth motion
  • Light at 90 g

CONS

  • Fixed focus (30-120 cm)
  • No built-in mic listed

PanaCast 20

PROS

  • 4K30 with Vivid HDR
  • Widest view here: 117°
  • Teams and Zoom certified
  • Intelligent Zoom and picture-in-picture

CONS

  • Autofocus not listed
  • Small 1/3.2-inch sensor

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Quick Verdict

  • Facecam MK.2 7.7Leads in Low-Light Performance
  • PanaCast 20 8.5Best overallLeads in Image Quality, Field of View & Framing