In 2021, Wyze released the new Cam Pan. So, how does the updated security camera stack up against the original model?
You can find out in this comparison guide between the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2.
Quick Summary
When compared to the original, the Wyze Cam Pan v2 adds Color Night Vision in addition to having better motion tracking and a faster CPU.
On the other hand, the original Wyze Cam Pan is the only one out of these two cameras to support Wi-Fi 5 in addition to the Wyze Sense Bridge.
Wyze Cam Pan vs. Wyze Cam Pan v2 Comparison Chart
You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 below.
| Wyze Cam Pan | Wyze Cam Pan v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Color | White | White |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Dimensions | Height: 5.02” (or 127.5 mm) Width: 2.36” (or 60 mm) Depth: 2.36” (or 60 mm) | Height: 5.02” (or 127.5 mm) Width: 2.36” (or 60 mm) Depth: 2.36” (or 60 mm) |
| Weight | 8.78 ounces (or 249 grams) | 8.78 ounces (or 249 grams) |
| What’s in the Box | Wyze Cam Pan Power adapter 6′ USB cable Quick Start Guide | Wyze Cam Pan v2 Power adapter 6′ USB cable Quick Start Guide |
| Ports | 1x Type-A USB port 1x micro-USB port | 1x micro-USB port |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| Memory | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Camera Lens | F2.3 aperture, 3.5 mm focal length | F1.6 aperture, 3.2 mm focal length |
| Camera Image Sensor | 1/2.7” CMOS | 1/2.9'' CMOS |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | 8x |
| Field of View | 120° lens | 120° lens |
| Rotation Speed | Up to 110° per second | Up to 110° per second |
| View Range | 360° horizontal, 93° vertica | 360° horizontal, 93° vertica |
| IR Lights | 6x 940 nm | 6x 940 nm |
| Illumination | Up to 29.6 feet (or 9 meters) | Up to 29.6 feet (or 9 meters) |
| Color Night Vision Support? | No | Yes |
| Video Features | H.264 encoding 15 FPS | H.264 encoding 15 FPS for night capture 20 FPS for day capture |
| Audio Features | Built-in speaker and microphone Class-K power amplifier | Built-in speaker and microphone Class-D power amplifier |
| Alerts | Push notifications | Push notifications |
| Cloud Storage | Free 14 days of rolling alert videos stored on the AWS Cloud | Free 14 days of rolling alert videos stored on the AWS Cloud |
| Cloud Event Recording | 12-second free recording with 5-minute cooldown in between Upgrade to Cam Plus subscription for full-length recordings with no cooldown + person, package and pet AI detection | 12-second free recording with 5-minute cooldown in between Upgrade to Cam Plus subscription for full-length recordings with no cooldown + person, package and pet AI detection |
| Local Storage | 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB microSD cards with FAT32 format | 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB microSD cards with FAT32 format |
| Local Event Recording | Motion Only Recording Continuous Recording | Motion Only Recording Continuous Recording |
| Data Security Features | AES 128-bit encryption End-to-end encryption HTTPS secure transfer protocol | AES 128-bit encryption End-to-end encryption HTTPS secure transfer protocol |
| Data Usage | 1 MB to 2 MB per minute in SD 4 MB to 7 MB per minute in HD | 1 MB to 2 MB per minute in SD 4 MB to 7 MB per minute in HD |
| Wi-Fi Features | 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz WPA and WPA2 protocols | 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz WPA and WPA2 protocols |
| Connection Speed Requirements | Upload speed 1.0 Mbps for SD Upload speed 1.5 Mbps for HD | Upload speed 1.0 Mbps for SD Upload speed 1.5 Mbps for HD |
| Operating Systems | iOS 8.0 or later Android 5.0 or later | iOS 12.0 or later Android 7.0 or later |
| Wyze Sense Bridge Compatibility? | Yes | No |
| Operation Temperature | 32°Fto 104°F (or 0°C to 40 °C) | 32°Fto 104°F (or 0°C to 40 °C) |
| Operation Humidity | Less than 90% at 104°F (or 40°C) | Less than 90% at 104°F (or 40°C) |
| Weather Resistance? | No (for indoor use only) | No (for indoor use only) |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Color
Both the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 are white in color.
Finish
The two cameras also use a matte finish.
Dimensions
The old and new versions of the Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 are identical in terms of physical size.
You can find the measurements below:
- Height: 5.02” (or 127.5 mm)
- Width: 2.36” (or 60 mm)
- Depth: 2.36” (or 60 mm)
Weight
The two cameras are also the same in terms of weight at 8.78 ounces (or 249 grams).
What’s in the Box
You can take a look at the content included inside each box for both products below:
Wyze Cam Pan:
- Wyze Cam Pan
- Power adapter
- 6′ USB cable
- Quick Start Guide
Wyze Cam Pan v2:
- Wyze Cam Pan v2
- Power adapter
- 6′ USB cable
- Quick Start Guide
Ports
The v2 model removed the Type-A USB port that was in the original.
You can check out the available ports for both security cameras below:
Wyze Cam Pan:
- 1x Type-A USB port
- 1x micro-USB port
Wyze Cam Pan v2:
- 1x micro-USB port
CPU
The Wyze Cam Pan v2 does have a faster CPU, which should lead to better processing speed.
You can find the CPU for each camera below:
- Wyze Cam Pan: 1.0 GHz
- Wyze Cam Pan v2: 1.5 GHz
Memory
When it comes to memory, both products use 128 MB.
Camera Lens
When it comes to camera lens, the Wyze Cam Pan v2 has a smaller aperture and focal length, which means that the newer model is more suitable for low light capture.
You can find the camera lens specs below:
- Wyze Cam Pan: F2.3 aperture, 3.5 mm focal length
- Wyze Cam Pan v2: F1.6 aperture, 3.2 mm focal length
Camera Image Sensor
The newer Cam Pan v2 also features a bigger image sensor, called the Sarlight sensor, that adds support color night vision.
You can find the image sensor sizes below:
- Wyze Cam Pan: 1/2.7” CMOS
- Wyze Cam Pan v2: 1/2.9” CMOS
Digital Zoom
Both home security cameras offer an 8x digital zoom.
Field of View
The filed of views for these Wyze product are the same at 120° lens.
Rotation Speed
Both pan cameras in this comparison also have the same rotation speed at up to 110° per second.
View Range
The viewing range is also identical at 360° horizontal, 93° vertical.
IR Lights
Both security cams use six 940 nm infrared lights.
Illumination
The illumination distance is the same at up to 29.6 feet (or 9 meters).
Color Night Vision
The Wyze Cam Pan v2 is the only one out of these two products to support color night vision as it is capable of capturing a color picture even in a low light setting.
Video Features
The v2 is capable of capturing at a higher frame rate during the day or in a bright light setting.
You can find the video features for both below:
Wyze Cam Pan:
- H.264 encoding
- 15 FPS
Wyze Cam Pan v2:
- H.264 encoding
- 15 FPS for night capture
- 20 FPS for day capture
Audio Features
As for the audio, the original Cam Pan uses a Class-K power amplifier while the Cam Pan v2 uses a Class-D power amplifier.
You can find the list of audio features for both below:
Wyze Cam Pan:
- Built-in speaker and microphone
- Class-K power amplifier
Wyze Cam Pan v2:
- Built-in speaker and microphone
- Class-D power amplifier
Alerts
When it comes to alerts, both of these devices use push notifications.
Cloud Storage
The Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 offer free 14 days of rolling alert videos stored on the AWS Cloud.
Cloud Event Recording
These two cameras also offer the following cloud event recording options:
- 12-second free recording with 5-minute cooldown in between
- Upgrade to Cam Plus subscription for full-length recordings with no cooldown in addition to AI features for person, package and pet detection
Local Storage
As for local storage, you can use 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB microSD cards that have been formatted to FAT32.
Local Event Recording
For local recording, you can use either Motion Only or Continuous Recordings.
Data Security Features
The data security features are the same for these cameras, which you can find a list of below:
- AES 128-bit encryption
- End-to-end encryption
- HTTPS secure transfer protocol
Data Usage
The data usage is also the same at 1 MB to 2 MB per minute in SD or 4 MB to 7 MB per minute in HD.
Wi-Fi Features
With the Cam Pan v2 Wyze remove support for 802.11 ac, also known as Wi-Fi 5.
You can find the lists of Wi-Fi features for both devices below:
Wyze Cam Pan:
- 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz
- WPA and WPA2 protocols
Wyze Cam Pan v2:
- 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
- WPA and WPA2 protocols
Connection Speed Requirements
The connection speed requirements are the same:
- Upload speed 1.0 Mbps for SD
- Upload speed 1.5 Mbps for HD
Operating Systems
The Wyze Cam Pan v2 does require newer operating systems when compared to the original.
Wyze Cam Pan:
- iOS 8.0 or later
- Android 5.0 or later
Wyze Cam Pan v2:
- iOS 12.0 or later
- Android 7.0 or later
Wyze Sense Bridge Compatibility
The Wyze Cam Pan is the only camera in this comparison to be compatible with the Wyze Sense Bridge, as you can connect it to the Wyze Cam v1, Wyze Cam v2 and another Wyze Cam Pan.
Operation Temperature
The Cam Pan and Cam Pan v2 have the same operating temperature range at 32°Fto 104°F (or 0°C to 40 °C).
Operation Humidity
The operating humidity range for these cameras is also identical at less than 90% at 104°F (or 40°C).
Weather Resistance
The Wyze Cam Pan and Wyze Cam Pan v2 don’t offer any weather resistance as these cameras are designed for indoor usage only.
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