Choosing between the Jabra PanaCast 20 and the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p? Here's how they differ on platforms, camera, audio and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Jabra PanaCast 20 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom. Pick the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p if you want the one that also supports Webex.
Both are USB webcams; the difference is camera and audio.
Side by side
| Jabra PanaCast 20 | Cisco Desk Camera 1080p | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $213 | $221 |
| Platforms | Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB | Webex and BYOD/USB |
| Camera | 13 megapixels, 1/3.2" sensor | — |
| Field of view | Horizontal 90°, vertical 75°, diagonal 117° | 83° diagonal |
| Zoom | Up to 3x lossless digital zoom at 720p | 4x digital |
| Resolution | 4K 3840 x 2160 @ 30 fps; 1080p @ 30 fps; 720p @ 30 fps | Up to 1080p30 |
| Microphones | 3 MEMS | 2 omnidirectional with noise reduction, 48 kHz |
| Dimensions | — | 18.9 x 88 x 39.5 mm |
| Weight | 136g | 104 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1-year limited |
| Connections | USB-C; USB: USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (supplying more than 500mA) | USB-C (USB 2.0 C-to-A cable included) |
Specs are Cisco and Jabra's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Camera: the Jabra PanaCast 20 has 13 megapixels, 1/3.2" sensor; the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p doesn't list a camera spec.
- Field of view: Jabra PanaCast 20: 90° horizontal. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 83° diagonal. A wider view fits more people sitting close to the screen; a narrower view with zoom suits deeper rooms.
- Microphones: Jabra PanaCast 20: 3 MEMS. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 2 omnidirectional with noise reduction, 48 kHz.
- Zoom: Jabra PanaCast 20: Up to 3x lossless digital zoom at 720p. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 4x digital.
- Warranty: Jabra PanaCast 20: 2 years. Cisco Desk Camera 1080p: 1-year limited.
- Platforms: the Jabra PanaCast 20 lists Teams, Zoom and BYOD/USB; the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p lists Webex and BYOD/USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jabra PanaCast 20 if you want the one that also supports Teams and Zoom. See the Jabra PanaCast 20
- Choose the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p if you want the one that also supports Webex. See the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p
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Still deciding? Read the Jabra PanaCast 20 guide and the Cisco Desk Camera 1080p guide, see PanaCast 20 alternatives and Desk Camera 1080p alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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