Panoramic IP Cameras

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Ceiling height and mounting position alignment
Blind-spot reduction and full-room coverage planning
Image dewarping and VMS compatibility
Bitrate and storage impact of high-resolution panoramic streams
PoE power and network throughput requirements

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Pelco

SKU: IMF82-1I

Pelco IMF82-1I Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 360° Indoor Camera

8MP 360° fisheye ceiling camera replaces 3–5 fixed cams
- 3264 × 2448 resolution at 12.5 fps with 180° fisheye lens
- 8 on-camera analytics behaviors: object detection, loitering, line crossing
- PoE+ powered, IP52/IK10 rated, microSD storage, ONVIF compatible
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Pelco

SKU: SMLE1-12V5-4H

Pelco SMLE1-12V5-4H Sarix Multi 360° 4-Sensor Camera

360° 4-sensor dome—12MP total, one PoE+ cable, zero blind spots
- Four independent 90° sectors at 3MP each with varifocal 3.3–5.7mm lenses
- 130 dB SureVision WDR handles extreme contrast; H.265 compression halves storage
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 vandal-resistant, built-in IR, -40°C to +65°C operating range
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Pelco

SKU: SMLE1-15V5-3H

Pelco SMLE1-15V5-3H Sarix Multi Enhanced 3-Sensor 270° Panoramic Camera

Three 5MP heads, 270° coverage, single mount point for large spaces
- 15MP total resolution (5MP per head) with three independent video streams
- 270° panoramic view in three 90° sectors from one installation location
- 130dB SureVision WDR, PoE+ power, IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 vandal resistant
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Pelco

SKU: SMLE1-20V5-4H

Pelco SMLE1-20V5-4H Sarix Multi Enhanced 20MP 4-Sensor Dome

360° panoramic dome with four 5MP heads and varifocal lenses
- 20MP total resolution across four independent sensors with per-head analytics
- 3.3–5.7mm varifocal lens on each head for field-adjustable coverage after install
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 vandal-resistant, runs on PoE+ with H.265 compression
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Pelco

SKU: SMLE1-24V5-3H

Pelco SMLE1-24V5-3H Sarix Multi Enhanced 3-Sensor

270° panoramic 24MP multi-sensor dome with varifocal zoom
- 24MP across 3 independent heads with 3.3–5.7mm varifocal per sensor
- 130 dB SureVision WDR handles backlit and high-contrast scenes
- Single PoE+ connection, IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 vandal-resistant
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Pelco

SKU: SMLE1-32V5-4H

Pelco SMLE1-32V5-4H Sarix Multi Enhanced 32MP 4-Sensor Panoramic Camera

360° panoramic 32MP with four independent 5MP heads, no blind spots
- Four 5MP sensors capture simultaneous 360° coverage without stitching lag
- 3.3–5.7mm varifocal lens per head adjusts to your mounting geometry
- IP66/IP67 rated, IK10 impact resistant, built-in IR with 0.018 lux sensitivity
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Pelco

SKU: SMLE1-9V5-3H

Pelco SMLE1-9V5-3H Sarix Multi Enhanced 3-Sensor 270° Panoramic Camera

270° panoramic dome with three 3MP sensors and H.265 compression
- Three independent 90° sectors eliminate blind spots; single PoE+ connection
- 9MP total output with H.265 encoding cuts storage by ~50% vs H.264
- 3.3–5.7mm varifocal lens per head; 130dB SureVision WDR and built-in IR
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-12360-ERS

Pelco SRXF3-12360-ERS 12MP Fisheye IR Camera

360° 12MP fisheye with integrated IR for complete perimeter coverage
- 12MP at 3840×2160 resolution with 360° panoramic view from single mount
- Integrated IR illumination for continuous day/night operation in all conditions
- PoE+ powered, IP66 rated, IK10 impact resistant for outdoor deployment
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-12360-ES

Pelco SRXF3-12360-ES 12MP Fisheye 360° Camera

12MP 360° fisheye replaces 3–4 fixed cameras in large open spaces
- 12MP (3840 × 2160) with 180° fisheye lens captures panoramic detail at 12.5 fps
- IP66/IP67 rated outdoor camera runs on PoE+ with H.264 compression and microSD backup
- Pelco Smart Analytics detects 8 behavior types; WDR handles mixed lighting conditions
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-12360-I

Pelco SRXF3-12360-I 12MP Fisheye 360° Indoor Camera

12MP 360° fisheye replaces 3–4 fixed cameras from one ceiling mount
- 3840 × 2160 resolution retains identification detail across full panorama
- Single PoE+ connection and IP52/IK10 rated for indoor ceiling deployment
- 8 Smart Analytics behaviors with ONVIF Profile S/T compatibility
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-8180-ERS

Pelco SRXF3-8180-ERS Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 180° IR Camera

180° fisheye with 8MP and integrated IR for perimeter coverage
- 8MP sensor captures full 180° panorama with de-warping for virtual PTZ views
- Integrated 850nm IR illumination covers entire field without external lighting
- PoE+ Class 3 power and IP66/IP67 rated for outdoor perimeter and entrance use
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-8180-ES

Pelco SRXF3-8180-ES Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 180° Camera

180° fisheye 8MP with single-cable outdoor coverage and de-warping
- 8MP at 3264×2448 with 0.10 lux night vision and day/night switching
- IP66/IP67 weatherproof, IK10 impact rated, -40°C to +60°C operation
- PoE+ powered with microSD storage and Pelco Smart Analytics (8 behaviors)
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-8360-ERS

Pelco SRXF3-8360-ERS 8MP 360° Fisheye IR Camera

8MP 360° fisheye with integrated IR—single camera covers full perimeter
- 8MP (3264 x 2448) captures fine detail across 360° FOV without blind spots
- 360° integrated IR illumination works 24/7 without external lighting fixtures
- PoE+ Class 3 power over single Ethernet run; IP66/IP67 rated for outdoor use
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-8360-ES

Pelco SRXF3-8360-ES Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 360° Outdoor

360° fisheye outdoor camera, 8MP, IK10 impact rated, PoE+
- 8MP at 3264×2448 with full 360° panoramic coverage from single mount
- 0.10 lux night vision with WDR for day/night operation in mixed light
- IP66/IP67 sealed, IK10 impact resistant, operates −40°C to +60°C
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Pelco

SKU: SRXF3-8360-I

Pelco SRXF3-8360-I Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP Indoor 360°

360° fisheye with 8MP and on-board analytics for seamless indoor coverage
- Single ceiling mount captures full panoramic view; eliminates blind spots
- 8MP at 3264×2448 with PoE+ power and H.264 compression for efficient bandwidth
- Pelco Smart Analytics built-in with 8 behavior detection; 0.10 lux night vision
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Speco Technologies

SKU: O6MDP2W

Speco O6MDP2W 6MP 360° Outdoor Dome Camera

360° outdoor dome with 6MP and 1.5mm ultra-wide lens
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What to Look For When Buying

The decisions that matter most before you spec.

Coverage Consolidation & Blind-Spot Elimination

A single panoramic camera can replace 2–4 traditional fixed cameras, cutting infrastructure, cabling, and NVR port requirements. However, this advantage only materializes if your network and storage can handle the bitrate load—see our guide on why NVRs fail under rated camera count to avoid oversubscription.

Fisheye Dewarping & Virtual PTZ Capability

Many panoramic models (especially Axis and Hikvision fisheye units) offer server-side or client-side dewarping and quad-view modes, allowing operators to 'zoom' into regions of interest without moving the camera. Verify that your VMS and NVR support the dewarping codec and can handle real-time transcoding—this impacts core network stability.

Bitrate & Storage Impact at Scale

Panoramic cameras at 4K or 5MP resolutions can consume 15–40 Mbps depending on codec (H.264 vs. H.265) and frame rate. Retention math for bitrate and storage becomes critical when deploying multiple units; undersizing storage or network throughput will degrade system reliability long before you hit the rated 30-FPS frame rate.

PoE Power Budget & Injector Requirements

Panoramic domes and fisheye cameras often draw 10–20W, especially if heating/cooling modules are present. Verify your PoE switch budget and consider PoE injection and power planning before deploying more than 6–8 units on a single switch—many facilities discover mid-deployment that their PoE switch fails after 18 cameras.

Image Distortion, Optics & DORI Distance

Panoramic cameras trade angular coverage for per-pixel resolution density. A 360° 4K camera has lower effective pixel density and DORI (identification distance) than a high-res fixed camera. Confirm facial or license-plate recognition distance requirements before selecting a model, especially in critical retail or parking environments.

Brand Selection & Ecosystem Integration

Leading panoramic manufacturers include Axis (Lightfinder, dynamic ranging), Hikvision (high-volume, cost-effective), Hanwha (PNM integration), Pelco (enterprise resilience), and Vivotek (compact form factors). Ensure your NVR, VMS, and access-control system validate the chosen brand's RTSP/ONVIF profile support—mismatches are a leading cause of surveillance system failure during incidents.

Technology Stack

The specs and acronyms that actually affect panoramic ip cameras performance.

Panoramic / Fisheye Lens Optics

Panoramic cameras use ultra-wide lenses (typically 150–220° field of view) to capture expansive horizontal coverage. Fisheye designs deliver 180–190°+ but introduce barrel distortion, which VMS software corrects via dewarping. Understand the trade-off between raw angular coverage and dewarped image sharpness before committing to a deployment.

Dewarping (Software & Real-Time)

Fisheye and ultra-wide sensors produce barrel-distorted rectangular output. Dewarping algorithms (CPU or GPU-based) correct this in real time on the camera, NVR, or VMS. High-volume dewarping can overload an NVR core—budget CPU resources or confirm hardware acceleration support before deploying.

Codec Selection (H.264 vs. H.265 HEVC)

Standard H.264 is broadly compatible but consumes higher bitrate for panoramic 4K. H.265/HEVC halves bitrate but requires compatible NVR/VMS and increases decoding load. For large multi-camera installations, H.265 is essential to avoid storage throughput failure.

Resolution & Mega-Pixel Density

Panoramic models range from 2MP to 5MP+ (some 8K experimental units exist). Higher resolution spreads pixel density over a wider angle, reducing per-zone identification range. For high-DORI applications (facial ID, LPR), favor fixed high-res cameras alongside a single panoramic wide-shot unit rather than a panoramic-only setup.

PoE+ and Power Consumption

Most panoramic domes and dome heaters require PoE+ (95W IEEE 802.3at) or High-PoE (95–240W proprietary). Check total wattage: a heated panoramic dome with IR and dewarping can exceed 25W. Infrastructure planning and switch capacity validation are essential before deployment.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) & Low-Light Performance

Panoramic sensors in high-glare environments (parking lots with sunlight edges) benefit from WDR to prevent washout. Some units (e.g., Axis Lightfinder) offer scene-dependent WDR and optimized low-light capture, though 4K cameras can struggle at night if bitrate or frame rate is throttled to maintain frame count.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Parking Lot Coverage – 1 Panoramic + Network Backbone

A mid-size 5-acre parking lot deploys one Axis or Hikvision 360° 4K panoramic camera at a central pole, eliminating 4–5 traditional fixed units. Network: fiber uplink to a backbone PoE+ switch and NVR. Storage: 4–6 TB NAS for 7-day 15-FPS H.265 retention. Power: dedicated PoE+ injector (95W) to handle heater (winter) and IR load.

Retail Floor – Hallway + Back-Office Interior Panoramic Pair

A 15,000 sq. ft. retail space installs one Hanwha or Vivotek 180° panoramic dome in the main aisle and one 360° fisheye in the stockroom. Each camera transmits H.265 at 4MP, 15 FPS (dewarped by VMS for quad-zone view). NVR: 2–3 ports dedicated; managed PoE switches with UPS backup. Storage: 8 TB for 14-day retention.

Airport / Transit Hub – 6 Panoramic + Edge Recording

A large indoor terminal installs six Pelco or Axis panoramic domes across concourses to replace 18+ fixed cameras. Each 5MP unit records at 10 FPS H.265 to local edge NVR appliances; central NVR ingests summary streams for incident review. Network: redundant Gigabit core; PoE budget = 150W total (6 × 25W). Storage: 20+ TB with off-site replication for compliance.

School Campus Multi-Building – Fisheye + Fixed-Cam Hybrid

A K–12 campus deploying per design best practices uses three Hikvision 4MP 180° panoramic fisheye cameras in gymnasiums and cafeteria (wide coverage, dewarped to 4 virtual zones per unit) paired with fixed 2MP cameras at entry points for high-DORI facial identification. Central NVR (16 ports), core switch (PoE 240W budget), 16 TB SAN for 30-day retention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a 360° panoramic camera and a 180° model?

A 360° camera captures a full circle from one mounting point, ideal for open warehouses, parking lots, or atriums. A 180° unit covers a half-circle (typically the space in front of the mounting surface) and is better suited to hallways and linear retail floors. 180° cameras usually have lower distortion and higher per-pixel definition in the captured area.

Do panoramic cameras replace traditional fixed surveillance entirely?

Panoramic cameras are excellent for wide-area coverage reduction but less optimal for high-DORI tasks (facial ID, license-plate recognition) due to pixel-density trade-offs. Best practice is a hybrid: one or two panoramic units for situational awareness and coverage consolidation, paired with fixed high-resolution cameras at critical entry points for identification-grade detail.

What's the typical bitrate for a 4K panoramic camera, and how does it affect storage?

A 4K (4MP) panoramic camera typically ranges from 15–35 Mbps depending on codec (H.264 vs. H.265) and frame rate. H.265 halves bitrate compared to H.264. At 20 Mbps and 7-day retention, you'll need approximately 12 TB of storage. See retention math for bitrate and storage to plan accurately.

Can a panoramic fisheye camera provide multiple independent video streams?

Yes. Many fisheye models (especially Axis and Hikvision units) support virtual PTZ (vPTZ) and quad-view modes, allowing the VMS to extract up to four independent dewarped rectangular feeds from one sensor. This effectively replaces 2–3 fixed cameras, but requires sufficient NVR decoding capacity and network bandwidth.

What PoE power budget should I allocate for panoramic cameras?

Most panoramic domes consume 10–25W under normal operation; add 5–10W if heating, IR, or intensive dewarping is active. A single heated outdoor panoramic unit can draw 30–40W at peak. Plan PoE+ (95W) per camera and confirm your switch total budget; see PoE budget planning to avoid mid-deployment power failures.

Which brands offer the best panoramic camera options for integrators?

Leading choices include Axis (Lightfinder low-light, excellent dewarping), Hikvision (cost-effective, broad model range), Hanwha (strong PNM management), Pelco (enterprise support, resilience), and Vivotek (compact, modular designs). Choose based on your VMS ecosystem, PoE infrastructure, and DORI requirements.

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Pelco IMF82-1I Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 360° Indoor Camera

Pelco SMLE1-12V5-4H Sarix Multi 360° 4-Sensor Camera

Pelco SMLE1-15V5-3H Sarix Multi Enhanced 3-Sensor 270° Panoramic Camera

Pelco SMLE1-20V5-4H Sarix Multi Enhanced 20MP 4-Sensor Dome

Pelco SMLE1-24V5-3H Sarix Multi Enhanced 3-Sensor

Pelco SMLE1-32V5-4H Sarix Multi Enhanced 32MP 4-Sensor Panoramic Camera

Pelco SMLE1-9V5-3H Sarix Multi Enhanced 3-Sensor 270° Panoramic Camera

Pelco SRXF3-12360-ERS 12MP Fisheye IR Camera

Pelco SRXF3-12360-ES 12MP Fisheye 360° Camera

Pelco SRXF3-12360-I 12MP Fisheye 360° Indoor Camera

Pelco SRXF3-8180-ERS Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 180° IR Camera

Pelco SRXF3-8180-ES Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 180° Camera

Pelco SRXF3-8360-ERS 8MP 360° Fisheye IR Camera

Pelco SRXF3-8360-ES Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP 360° Outdoor

Pelco SRXF3-8360-I Sarix Fisheye 3 8MP Indoor 360°

Speco O6MDP2W 6MP 360° Outdoor Dome Camera

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