VR360 vs PTZ CCTV
PTZ excels at live security; VR360 excels at evidence and progress. Most teams use both: PTZ for incidents, VR360 for time‑lapse audit trails and stakeholder reviews.
Side‑by‑side
| Capability | VR360 vs PTZ |
|---|---|
| Coverage per capture | VR360: Full scene (360×180) per pass PTZ: Narrow FoV; one angle at a time |
| Auditability | VR360: Revisit any viewpoint later PTZ: Limited to recorded angles |
| Operator skill | VR360: Low (capture then review) PTZ: High (live pan/tilt/zoom) |
| Install footprint | VR360: Portable; scene‑centric PTZ: Fixed mounts, cabling, power |
| Best for | VR360: Progress, disputes, walkthroughs PTZ: 24×7 perimeter & incidents |
Guidance
Deployment rhythm
VR360 capture every 7–14 days per segment builds a clean, time‑indexed record. PTZ runs continuously with alerts and event clips. Together they provide awareness plus a defensible evidence trail.
Practical tip
Most projects deploy both. VR360 becomes the audit spine; PTZ maintains live security coverage.