How do the imaging specs compare?

The Hanwha PNM-C9022RV uses four discrete 1/2.8" CMOS sensors, each with a 2.8mm f/2.0 fixed lens, producing a composite 5120×1568 panoramic output at up to 20 fps. Its minimum illumination is 0.1 lux color with WiseIR LEDs rated to 20m (65.62ft), dropping to 0 lux in full IR mode. Wide dynamic range is specified at 120dB. The Pelco SRXF3-8180-ES uses a single sensor with a primary specified focal length of 2.7mm f/2.5 (note: the provided spec data also lists 1.4mm in one field — a vendor-side inconsistency; 2.7mm is used here as the series primary value). Primary resolution is 3264×2448 at 12.5 fps full resolution (3840×2160 appears in a secondary field). Minimum illumination is listed at 0.10 lux with 850nm IR LEDs; IR throw distance is not specified in the provided data. WDR is rated up to 83dB.

The Hanwha's 120dB WDR advantage over the Pelco's 83dB is a meaningful 37dB gap for high-contrast lobby, entrance, or loading-dock scenes. The Hanwha's confirmed 20m IR range gives installers a defined coverage number for low-light scene planning; the Pelco's IR throw remains unspecified in the provided data. Frame rate is also materially different: 20 fps on the Hanwha versus 12.5 fps on the Pelco at full resolution, which affects motion clarity on fast-moving subjects. Both cameras share f/2.0-class apertures (Hanwha F2.0, Pelco F2.5), giving the Hanwha a slight light-gathering edge.

What about installation and environment?

Both cameras carry IP66 and IK10 ratings, making them suitable for exposed outdoor installations subject to weather and vandal risk. The Pelco additionally lists IP67 in the provided specs. Operating temperature ranges are nearly identical in the lower bound: both are rated to -40°C. The Hanwha's upper operating limit is +55°C versus the Pelco's +60°C, a minor difference relevant only in extreme heat environments. Storage temperature differs: Hanwha specifies -30°C to +60°C; Pelco specifies -10°C to +70°C.

Power draw separates the two meaningfully. The Hanwha PNM-C9022RV requires PoE+ (802.3at, Class 4) with a 24.5W maximum draw — installers must confirm their switch or midspan ports support Class 4. The Pelco SRXF3-8180-ES is listed as PoE+ (802.3at) but at PoE Class 3, which typically budgets to 15.4W; this lower class may simplify switch selection. Form factor differs substantially: the Hanwha is a large panoramic dome at Ø253×170mm and 2900g; the Pelco is a compact fisheye at 153.5×153.5×71.3mm and approximately 1.0kg with wall mount. The Pelco's smaller footprint and lower weight favor ceiling tile and junction-box installs; the Hanwha's mass requires robust ceiling anchoring. The Pelco spec lists wall, ceiling, pole, pendant, and corner mount options; the Hanwha mount options are not enumerated in the provided data.

Which fits your VMS and analytics better?

ONVIF profile support is broader on the Hanwha: Profile S, G, T, and M are all confirmed. The Pelco supports Profile S and Profile T only — Profile G (edge storage/event) and Profile M (metadata/analytics) are absent from the provided Pelco specs. For VMSes that use Profile G for on-camera recording management or Profile M for standardized analytics metadata, this gap is operationally significant. Both cameras support H.264; the Hanwha explicitly lists H.265 and MJPEG as well. The Pelco spec data includes H.265 in a secondary field but lists H.264 as the primary codec — the inconsistency in the provided data means H.265 support on the Pelco cannot be confirmed with certainty from these specs alone.

Edge storage is dual-slot on the Hanwha (two Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, up to 512GB each, 1TB total), compared to a single microSD slot on the Pelco with no maximum capacity specified in the provided data. On analytics, the Hanwha provides AI-based object detection (person/vehicle classification), virtual line crossing with direction, virtual area loitering/intrusion/enter/exit, and defocus detection. The Pelco lists Pelco Smart Analytics with 8 behaviors, but individual behavior names are not enumerated in the provided specs. Audio: the Hanwha includes a selectable mic-in/line-in input and a line-out output (max 1Vrms); the Pelco lists microphone support but no audio output in the provided data. The Hanwha also specifies 802.1X (EAP-TLS/LEAP/PEAP) and SNMPv3 network security; equivalent Pelco security protocol detail is not provided in the spec data.

Which should you choose: the C9022RV or the SRXF3-8180-ES?

Our take: The PNM-C9022RV is the stronger choice when scene fidelity under variable lighting, dual-redundant edge recording, and deep VMS integration via ONVIF are the primary drivers. Three concrete spec deltas illustrate this: the Hanwha's 120dB WDR outperforms the Pelco's 83dB by 37dB, materially reducing blown highlights in mixed-light entrances; its confirmed 20m IR range gives installers a defined low-light planning number the Pelco spec does not provide; and its 20 fps full-resolution frame rate versus the Pelco's 12.5 fps yields sharper motion capture. The SRXF3-8180-ES has offsetting strengths — a smaller and lighter form factor (1.0kg vs 2.9kg), a broader mount-type menu, IP67 in addition to IP66, a higher upper operating limit (+60°C), a lower PoE class demand (Class 3 vs Class 4), and a two-year longer warranty (5-year vs 3-year). Choose the Pelco where ceiling infrastructure or switch budget constrains power delivery and a compact footprint is non-negotiable.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• Hanwha C9022RV product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Pelco SRXF3-8180-ES product page — full specs and to add to a quote