PTZ SERIES
PTZ Dome Camera
5MP 36x Optical Zoom Full-Color Low-Light PTZ Dome CCTV
Product Overview
An ip camera with pan tilt and zoom is a motorized security head that pans, tilts and zooms to any position on demand — one camera that patrols wide ground and then reads detail at distance. This 5MP full-color PTZ dome camera pairs a 36x optical zoom (4.6-167mm) with a high-sensitivity HDR sensor and 0.01 Lux color sensitivity, so identification detail survives at long range and in near darkness. Built for outdoor duty with 128 presets, high-speed rotation and an IP66 housing, it covers what three or four fixed lenses cover — and a wireless ptz camera version is available where cable runs are impractical. Factory-direct with OEM/ODM options — learn the lens and cost math in our complete pan tilt zoom camera guide.
Key Features
- 36x Optical Zoom4.6-167mm focal range — long-distance detail stays sharp
- Full-Color Low Light0.01 Lux color sensitivity in near darkness
- High-Sensitivity HDR≥80dB WDR for mixed-light scenes
- 128 PresetsFast positioning for wide-area patrol
- High-Speed RotationActive tracking of people and vehicles
- IP66 WeatherproofingOutdoor-rated housing for year-round duty
- 10" Industrial DomeHeavy-duty build for harsh environments
- Day/Night IR-CUTAuto-switch between color and IR modes
Applications
Factory-direct: OEM/ODM/private label supported
CE / FCC / RoHS certified
2-year warranty with documented RMA process
MOQ from 10 units; samples available
Lead time 3-7 days on stock, 2-4 weeks OEM
WHY PTZ
Why a Pan Tilt Zoom Camera Earns Its Spot
1
One head, whole site
A single PTZ dome replaces three or four fixed lenses. On a solid pan tilt zoom camera mount, the head patrols 360° and then zooms into whatever moves. Fewer cameras, fewer cable runs, fewer recorded streams.
2
Zoom is the witness
A fixed 4MP camera turns a person 50 meters away into a blur. The 36x optical zoom reads faces and plates at that distance — the difference between "someone was there" and an identification you can act on.
3
Coverage that follows the alarm
128 presets, patrol patterns and auto cruise mean the camera does not stare at one spot forever. Link it to motion events, and it swings to investigate while you watch the live view.
OPTICAL VS DIGITAL ZOOM
Optical vs Digital Zoom: Which One to Trust
This single decision decides whether a ptz camera earns its price. It sits behind most "best ptz camera" and "best ptz security camera" searches — buyers get sold on a big total-zoom headline, and the digital half of it destroys detail. Here is the honest comparison:
| Decision factor | Optical zoom | Digital zoom |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Lens glass moves to magnify the scene | Sensor image is cropped and enlarged |
| Sensor use | Full 5MP at every zoom step | Fewer pixels, then upscaled |
| Detail at 50m | Face and plate readable | Pixelated blur past ~10-15x |
| Bandwidth cost | No change — same stream | No change — same stream, worse picture |
| Verdict | Buy on this number | Spec-sheet freebie, not a feature |
Rule of thumb: ignore the total-zoom headline and compare the optical number. This unit's 36x optical zoom is the number that identifies people at distance. The lens math is explained step by step in the pan tilt zoom camera guide.
KEY SPECS DEEP DIVE
Four Specs That Decide Outdoor Performance
Pan / tilt speed
High-speed rotation repositions the head in seconds, so it tracks a vehicle and still holds a patrol schedule. The industry high-speed class reaches 300° per second — a full 360° sweep in about 1.2 seconds. Speed is what makes active tracking usable, not just possible.
128 presets
Each preset stores pan, tilt and zoom coordinates. Chain them into patrol patterns with 8-15 second dwells, and schedule auto cruise so coverage runs 24/7 without an operator. Presets turn a camera into a site map: gate, yard, loading bay, fence line.
IP66 weatherproofing
IP66 is the practical floor for a cctv camera ptz outdoor installation: dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets. The dome keeps its seal while rotating — that is the hard part. Confirm the mount and cable entry stay sealed as well, because that is where outdoor PTZ failures start.
36x optical zoom
A 4.6-167mm focal range narrows the field from 61.2° down to 2.3°. At full telephoto, the camera reads signs, plates and faces that a fixed lens cannot resolve. This is the spec that separates a ptz camera from a dome that merely turns.
PTZ VS FIXED COST
One PTZ vs Four Fixed Cameras: The Real Cost
For a yard, parking lot or warehouse floor — the classic outdoor ptz surveillance cameras setting — the choice is a math problem, not a preference. This table compares one outdoor PTZ against four fixed 4MP cameras at wholesale pricing, the same hardware class our factory ships.
| Cost factor | 1× PTZ (36x, IP66) | 4× fixed 4MP cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware (wholesale) | $150-300 | 4 × $25-50 = $100-200 |
| Cable runs / install | 1 run, 1 mount | 4 runs, 4 mounts |
| Coverage | 360° on patrol, zoom to detail | 4 fixed zones, always on |
| Simultaneous view | 1 direction at a time | 4 directions at all times |
| Detail at 50m | Face / plate readable | Person-shaped blur |
| Storage & bandwidth | 1 stream (2-4 Mbps H.265) | 4 streams (8-16 Mbps total) |
| Moving parts risk | Motors, gears, seals wear | Static — very long life |
| Best for | Open areas, patrol, events | Chokepoints, tills, doors, evidence |
Where PTZ wins: open ground. One cable run, one mount, one recorded stream, plus zoom detail no fixed lens matches. Where fixed cameras win: simultaneity — a PTZ looking at the gate while the till is robbed is a failed investment. The pattern that works: fixed cameras at entrances and tills, one PTZ on patrol in the open area. Mount the head 3-6 meters up on a pole or wall bracket with 20-30cm of standoff, so the pan circle stays clear — the pan tilt zoom mount is a real product category for a reason. The full breakdown, including the hybrid layout, is in the one PTZ vs multiple fixed cameras section of our PTZ guide.
FACTORY DIRECT
OEM / ODM for Resellers and Integrators
FULLCOLORCAM is a camera manufacturer, not a trading company. That changes what you can do with the PTZ line — and what our OEM partners can offer their customers:
- Private label: your brand on the camera, box and app
- OEM on existing lines: 2-4 weeks, MOQ from 10 units
- ODM customization: firmware options, UI, logo splash
- Volume pricing 30-50% below retail brands at container scale
- Samples before volume, pre-shipment inspection available
- CE / FCC / RoHS documentation for your market compliance
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Main Processor / Sensor | Industrial H.265 SoC + 1/3" high-sensitivity HDR sensor (ultra-low illumination) |
| Effective Pixels | 5.0 Megapixels |
| Max Resolution | 2592 × 1944 @30fps; 1280×720 @60/50fps |
| Focal Length | 36x optical zoom, f=4.6mm ~ 167mm |
| Aperture Range | F1.6 ~ F4.8 |
| Field of View | 2.3° ~ 61.2° |
| Min. Illumination | Color: 0.01 Lux; B/W: 0 Lux (with IR) |
| Day/Night Mode | IR-CUT (ICR auto-switch) |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/2s ~ 1/20,000s |
| WDR | ≥ 80dB |
| S/N Ratio | ≥ 50dB (AGC OFF) |
| Image Enhancement | 2D/3D DNR, AE exposure, WDR, BLC |
| Presets | 128 preset positions |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 rated for outdoor duty (dust-tight, powerful water jets) |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, HTTP, NTP, IGMP, DHCP, UDP, SMTP, RTP, RTSP, ARP |
| Power | DC 12V ≤ 4A |
* Specifications subject to change. Contact us for the current datasheet.
FAQ
Questions Buyers Ask
How far can the 36x optical zoom actually see?
At 25x optical, a PTZ reads a human face at roughly 60 meters. This unit goes further: 36x optical zoom across a 4.6-167mm focal range, with a 2.3° telephoto field that reads plates and signage at distance. Optical zoom keeps the full 5MP sensor behind every step — digital zoom beyond that point only crops pixels.
What is the difference between optical and digital zoom?
Optical zoom moves glass elements inside the lens, so the full 5MP sensor fills the frame at every step. Digital zoom crops and enlarges pixels, which is why detail falls apart. If a spec sheet headlines a big "total zoom" number, check the optical number — that is the one that matters for identification.
Can I get a wireless ptz version?
Yes. The wired unit runs over standard PoE/RJ45, and wireless ptz camera builds — the "wireless ptz" class, including wifi camera ptz outdoor, outdoor cctv camera ptz wifi, wireless pan tilt zoom camera and wireless ip camera ptz configurations — are available where cable runs are impractical. The "outdoor waterproof smart wifi camera mini ptz dome machine" long-tail is exactly this category: IP-rated wireless PTZ without a big install budget. WiFi adds bandwidth and interference trade-offs, and the head still needs real power. Solar and 4G variants ("camara ptz panel solar" in Spanish-speaking markets) cover off-grid sites.
How do presets and patrol patterns work?
128 preset positions store pan, tilt and zoom coordinates. Chain presets into patrol patterns and schedule auto cruise, so the camera sweeps the yard after hours and swings to a preset when a sensor or fixed camera triggers an alarm. Typical dwell time per stop is 8-15 seconds.
Is it weatherproof enough for outdoor use?
Yes. The housing is IP66 rated — dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets — which is the practical floor for any ptz camera outdoor installation. The ptz outdoor camera class lives or dies on seals: the dome rotates against gaskets, so verify the mount and cable entry are sealed too. That is where outdoor PTZ failures start.
One PTZ or several fixed cameras — which costs less?
For open spaces, one PTZ wins: one cable run, one mount, one stream to record. For chokepoints like tills and gates, fixed cameras win, because they never look the other way. The pattern that works on real sites: fixed cameras on entrances plus one PTZ on patrol in the open area.
Which recorder and software does it work with?
It speaks standard protocols — RTSP, ONVIF, TCP/IP — so it connects to ONVIF-compatible NVRs and most VMS platforms. Mixed fleets of bullet, dome and PTZ units record into one recorder. Note this is a network IP unit, not a ptz camera ahd coaxial design, so no coax converter is needed. See our network video recorder guide for setup.
Do you support OEM/ODM for resellers?
Yes. Private label (your brand on the housing, box and app), custom firmware options and volume pricing from MOQ 10 units. Samples ship before volume orders, with pre-shipment inspection available.
REAL FOOTAGE
See It in Action
Unedited recordings from FULLCOLORCAM full-color night vision cameras — no IR black & white, no post-processing.
Full-Color at Night — real low-light recording
Color Night Vision — detail you can identify
Interested in PTZ Dome Camera?
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