What is the anti-shook performance rating of the HX-A1 camera?

This unit has cleared a test conducted by Panasonic, which complies with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock, a drop test performed from a height of 1.5 m (5.0 feet) onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood.

“MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S. Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of 122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5 sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. If failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices.

Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet) to 150 cm (5.0 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop test was passed. Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the part where drop impact is applied.

This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.