Bublcam vs Panono Camera

The camera does not require use of an extra tool (such as a desktop app or a cloud service) to stitch the image together: this is done in-camera. The result can be viewed real-time on mobile devices via native iOS and Android apps by streaming it over WiFi.

Bublcam has companion apps for Android and iOS. They allow the camera to be controlled within a 10-20 meter range over WiFi. The app can display a live stitched preview of the footage.

Bublcam comes with a protective bag for carrying it, as well as a mini tripod, a lens pen, a USB charger and cable, and a 16 GB micro SD card with an SD card adapter.

Bublcam uses its own software to stitch images together to form a 360 view. The software used is reasonably successful at stitching. While artifacts and splicing issues may occur, they are usually not noticeable during a casual viewing and only properly reveal themselves upon closer inspection.

Bublcam uses four 190-degree 1.6 MP lenses to capture completely spherical 14 MP photos.

Bublcam uses four 190-degree 1.6 MP lenses to capture completely spherical 2688p x 1344p @ 15fps; 1984p x 992p @ 30fps videos after stitching.

The user can set intervals between images, as well as a time-lapse duration of up to a maximum of 60 minutes.

The user can increase the exposure range of Bublcam from 0.5 to 3 stops when shooting in HDR mode.

Bublcam uses a standard mount, which allows for a wide variety of mounting options.

If the user happens to touch the lenses, Bublcam comes with a lens pen for cleaning off fingerprints or smudges.

The smartphone app can create a splitscreen view of the image and use the phone's built in gyroscope to view around the image. This permits the user to apply a VR smartphone frame to look at images and videos.

Panono uses 36 camera modules to take 108 MP photos with zero blind spots. Because Panono avoids using wide angle lenses, instead opting for a large amount of camera modules with normal lenses, the device can avoid much of the distortion that's commonly found in 360-degree cameras.

Images taken with the Panono are Google Photosphere compatible. As such, they can be even used on Google Street View.

This can be achieved by the accelerometer which will trigger the camera at the highest point.

Once the image files are uploaded to the cloud, they are automatically stitched within minutes. Panono provides high quality stitching and is therefore convenient for users who want to save time.

Panono Camera can capture high dynamic range photos due to HDR mode. Its settings can be enabled via the iOS or Android app.

Panono has apps for Android and iOS mobile devices which allow camera settings to be changed (exposure time, ISO, White Balance). The camera can also be triggered remotely, previews can be viewed, images can be transferred to the cloud for stitching, and the user's own and other public panoramas can be viewed by pointing the mobile device in the desired viewing direction. Additional features include HDR and Anti Shake mode, while there are direct sharing options too (website embedding via iFrame, Facebook, Twitter).

The camera is resistant to light rain.

This device has two shells to secure its interior while the green rubber stripes help make it more flexible in case it drops.

With the Panono tripod adapter, the camera can be mounted on a tripod and charged while it is still in use.

Panono images can be accessed via apps for Android and iOS mobile devices and via browsers. Viewing images is achieved by pointing the mobile device in the desired viewing direction. This approach is easy to grasp by any user and no additional software is needed.