What's the Difference Between the Panasonic VW-VBG6PPK 5400mAh and 5800mAh batteries?

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Just pre-buying some batteries for the AF100 (B&H are already 2-4 weeks on backorder). Some Panasonic VW-VBG6PPK batteries are listed as 5400mAh / 39Wh, while others are listed as 5800mAh. Are one or the other of these batteries older or superceded? It's a little confusing as both ccapacities have the same model number.

Then again, a new battery may be launched with the AF100. I wish they would release a more detailed brochure.
 
Peter,

If the capacity ratings are correct, then the 5800 mAh battery will last 7% longer than the 5400 mAh. It would not surprise me if Panasonic upped the capacity of this model (by using better cells) without changing the model number. At any rate, I would choose the higher capacity versions.

Paul Vicente
 
Thanks Paul,

I did find one thread where it was suggested the 5800mAh version only carried a true charge of 5400mAH, and the labeling was changed to reflect this, but I think you may be right; the 5800mAh is probably the newer one.
 
No, the 5800 mAh are the first batteries. They were there since the HMC150. I have 3 of those.
 
I ordered and received 3 of the batteries from B&H. They say 5400mAh on them. B&H doesn't know why their site and Panasonic's site says they should be 5800mAh, and I spoke to 3 people there. Does anyone have an explanation for what's up with the mAh rating on these batteries and can confirm they are good and the right ones?
 
My 2 Panasonic batts also purchased recently from B&H also say 5400mAh instead of the published 5800mAh. My 2 Chinese Ebay batts say 6600mAh and my 2 Lenmar batts say 5300mAh but had been advertised as 5500mAh.

Go figure. They all seem to charge up ok in my IDX double charger but I still need a camera to test them. Check back in a year and I'll tell you which ones still take a charge.
 
Hey Jan, I see you're back on the forum today. Could you please get to the bottom of this battery issue? It's nearly an 8% difference in battery life and could make a difference. I want to make sure I'm not getting an old version of the battery that's been sitting in a warehouse for 3 years too. Thanks!
 
interesting... my batteries just arrived today...

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Mine are from B&H also. I called B&H about it last week and they couldn't explain it and offered to give me an RMA since they aren't as advertised. I told them I would try to find out myself first.
 
Damn I just ordered the "5800" from B&H so I assume I will also be getting the incorrect one? The picture of the battery on their site has 5800 on the back, so it must exist somewhere. Has anyone received a 5800 from another seller?
 
We ordered one of the 5800mah batteries for our own development needs when they just came out. It tested just under 5400 mah, less than the label said.
 
Got my AF100 yesterday and it came with the 5800mah batt. However, the 2 Panasonic batts I ordered from B&H a couple months ago are 5400mah, but were advertised as 5800mah.
 
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