The market offers a variety of panoramic cameras, each with distinct features and applications. This guide provides a professional overview to assist in choosing the most suitable panoramic security camera for specific surveillance needs.

Multi-Sensor Stitched Panoramic Camera

These cameras integrate multiple sensor feeds to create a high-resolution panoramic image, either 180° or 360°. They are particularly useful in high-traffic areas where a wide surveillance area is necessary, such as in public spaces like stadiums or shopping malls.

The advantage of stitched multi-sensor cameras is the single, comprehensive view they provide, which reduces the need for security operators to switch between multiple camera feeds. VIKYLIN provides options for two-, four-, or eight-sensor cameras that are designed to offer a seamless, wide-angle view with minimal blind spots.

Unstitched Multi-Sensor Panoramic Security Camera

Unstitched multi-sensor cameras feature two or more independent sensors within a single housing, each capturing its own image. This setup is advantageous for applications requiring customized surveillance angles or multiple points of interest.

These cameras provide the functionality of multiple single-sensor cameras in a single unit, simplifying installation and reducing overall costs. VIKYLIN’s 4 x 5MP Flexible Multi-sensor network camera is an example of an unstitched panoramic view camera that can be configured to monitor various areas within a single scene.

Fisheye Panoramic Cameras

PoE fisheye camera feature a single CMOS sensor with resolutions of 5MP, 8MP, or 12MP, combined with a fisheye or panomorphic lens to capture a 360° circular image.

Fisheye cameras are designed for environments where a single, compact camera can replace multiple single-sensor cameras. They offer a lower risk of failure, are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and provide full 360° coverage. VIKYLIN’s HD fisheye cameras also include advanced analytics features for enhanced surveillance capability.These cameras are ideal for open spaces and can provide actionable insights for businesses, such as in retail or warehouse settings.

Conclusion

The choice of panoramic camera depends on the specific surveillance needs of the application. Multi-sensor stitched cameras are best for wide-area monitoring in busy environments, unstitched multi-sensor cameras offer customization for targeted surveillance, and fisheye cameras provide a compact solution for full 360° coverage. Each type of panoramic camera has its advantages, and the correct selection can significantly enhance surveillance effectiveness.