Product SKU: P5655-E
Product Overview
The AXIS P5655-E is a cost-effective, high-performance outdoor PTZ network camera designed for versatile surveillance across large indoor and outdoor areas. It delivers HDTV 1080p video with 32x optical zoom, allowing operators to move from wide scene coverage to detailed long-range monitoring when required. With Forensic WDR, Lightfinder 2.0, Focus Recall, Electronic Image Stabilisation, H.264/H.265 Zipstream, IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10 protection, this camera is well suited to car parks, commercial properties, public areas, industrial sites, perimeter zones, and demanding environments where reliable PTZ monitoring is essential.
Why Choose the AXIS P5655-E
The AXIS P5655-E is ideal for customers who need dependable PTZ performance, strong outdoor durability, and professional image quality without moving into a higher-cost PTZ range. Its 32x optical zoom gives operators the flexibility to inspect distant activity, while Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR help maintain useful detail in low light and high-contrast scenes. Focus Recall and Electronic Image Stabilisation support clearer footage during zoomed monitoring, while Axis Zipstream reduces bandwidth and storage requirements. With PoE+, 24V AC/DC support, two-way audio, I/O ports, and built-in cybersecurity features, it is a flexible choice for modern network surveillance systems.
Key Capabilities
Versatile 1080p PTZ Coverage
The AXIS P5655-E delivers HDTV 1080p video with full pan, tilt, and zoom control, making it suitable for monitoring large spaces from a single camera position. It can provide broad situational awareness and then zoom into specific activity when operators need closer detail.
32x Optical Zoom for Long-Range Detail
The 4.3–137.6mm lens provides 32x optical zoom, allowing the camera to inspect distant areas while preserving far more detail than digital zoom alone. This is useful for car parks, gates, driveways, large yards, roadways, public areas, and perimeter monitoring.
Clear Images in Challenging Light
Forensic WDR helps retain detail where bright and dark areas appear in the same scene, while Lightfinder 2.0 improves colour and sharpness in low-light conditions. These technologies help the camera capture more useful footage in real-world surveillance environments with changing light.
Stable PTZ Monitoring
Electronic Image Stabilisation helps reduce the effect of vibration, which is especially valuable for pole-mounted cameras, windy sites, and installations near traffic or machinery. Focus Recall helps the camera return quickly to sharp focus at selected areas, supporting clearer PTZ operation in difficult conditions.
Outdoor Durability and Flexible Integration
With IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings, the AXIS P5655-E is designed to resist harsh weather and impact. It also supports two-way audio, I/O ports, PoE+, and 24V AC/DC power, giving installers flexible options for professional surveillance system integration.
Key Features
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HDTV 1080p Video: The AXIS P5655-E captures clear 1920 × 1080 video for everyday professional surveillance. This resolution is well suited to monitoring large indoor and outdoor areas where operators need reliable scene awareness, smooth PTZ operation, and useful recorded footage for incident review.
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32x Optical Zoom: The 4.3–137.6mm lens provides 32x optical zoom, allowing operators to move from a wide scene overview to detailed long-range inspection. This is valuable for gates, car parks, roadways, loading areas, large commercial spaces, industrial sites, and perimeter zones.
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Forensic WDR and Lightfinder 2.0: Forensic WDR helps preserve detail in scenes with strong contrast, while Lightfinder 2.0 supports clearer low-light imaging with improved colour and sharpness. Together, these technologies help produce more usable footage in changing outdoor and indoor lighting conditions.
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Focus Recall: Focus Recall helps the camera return quickly to predefined focus positions, which is especially useful for PTZ cameras that move between multiple areas. It supports sharper images when monitoring selected viewpoints, even when lighting conditions or scene distances make focusing more challenging.
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Electronic Image Stabilisation: Electronic Image Stabilisation helps reduce blur and shake caused by vibration. This is particularly useful for outdoor installations on poles, building corners, exposed mounts, industrial structures, or traffic-adjacent locations where wind, machinery, or movement may affect image stability.
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Zipstream with H.264 and H.265: Axis Zipstream works with H.264 and H.265 compression to reduce bandwidth and storage use while preserving important forensic detail. This helps make the camera more efficient for systems that require continuous recording, remote viewing, or long video retention.
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Outdoor and Impact-Resistant Design: With IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10 protection, the camera is built for demanding environments. It is suitable for exposed commercial, public-space, and industrial installations where weather resistance, impact protection, and reliable long-term operation are important.
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Flexible System Integration: The AXIS P5655-E supports two-way audio, I/O ports, PoE+, and 24V AC/DC power, giving installers multiple options for connecting external devices, audio equipment, alarms, sensors, and power infrastructure. This makes it easier to adapt to both new installations and upgrade projects.
Specifications Summary
| Feature |
Specification |
| Model |
AXIS P5655-E |
| Part Number |
01681-001 |
| Product Type |
Outdoor PTZ Network Camera |
| Maximum Video Resolution |
1920 × 1080 HDTV 1080p |
| Resolution Class |
2MP / 1080p |
| Maximum Frame Rate |
Up to 50/60 fps |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.8″ CMOS |
| Lens |
4.3–137.6mm |
| Optical Zoom |
32x Optical Zoom |
| Digital Zoom |
12x Digital Zoom |
| Aperture |
F1.4–4.0 |
| Horizontal Field of View |
58.3°–2.4° |
| Vertical Field of View |
35.5°–1.4° |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.1 lux colour / 0.01 lux black and white |
| Low-Light Technology |
Lightfinder 2.0 |
| Wide Dynamic Range |
Forensic WDR |
| Image Stabilisation |
Electronic Image Stabilisation |
| Focus Support |
Focus Recall |
| Scene Profiles |
Indoor, outdoor, forensic, and traffic profiles |
| Built-In IR |
No |
| Compression |
H.264, H.265, Axis Zipstream |
| Analytics |
Extended processing support for advanced analytics |
| Audio Support |
Two-way audio support; no built-in microphone |
| I/O Ports |
Supported |
| Power |
PoE+ and 24V AC/DC |
| Outdoor Rating |
IP66, NEMA 4X |
| Vandal Rating |
IK10 |
| Operating Temperature |
-30 °C to 50 °C |
| Cybersecurity |
Signed OS and secure boot |
Ideal Use Cases
- Car Parks – Suitable for monitoring vehicles, entrances, exits, pedestrian movement, and larger parking areas where PTZ control and long zoom reach help improve coverage.
- Commercial Properties – Ideal for building exteriors, shopping centres, business parks, reception approaches, and shared outdoor areas needing flexible camera movement and reliable image quality.
- Industrial Sites – Useful for yards, loading docks, warehouses, depots, equipment areas, and production environments where rugged outdoor performance and long-distance zoom are important.
- Perimeter Monitoring – A strong option for gates, fence lines, driveways, restricted zones, and large site boundaries where one PTZ camera can cover multiple directions.
- Public and Transport Areas – Suitable for open public spaces, stations, walkways, campuses, and traffic-adjacent locations where operators need responsive PTZ control and stable footage.
Understanding the PTZ and 32x Zoom Lens
The AXIS P5655-E uses PTZ control with a 4.3–137.6mm lens, allowing operators to pan, tilt, and zoom from a wider scene overview to a narrow long-range view. The 32x optical zoom helps preserve more detail than digital zoom alone, making it useful for large sites where a single camera may need to monitor several areas and inspect distant activity. Focus Recall and Electronic Image Stabilisation further support sharper, steadier footage when the camera is zoomed or affected by vibration.
| Zoom Position |
Approx. Field of View |
Best For |
| Wide 4.3mm |
Approx. 58.3° horizontal / 35.5° vertical |
General area coverage, car parks, public spaces, open yards, entrances, and site overviews |
| Telephoto 137.6mm |
Approx. 2.4° horizontal / 1.4° vertical |
Long-range detail, gates, driveways, roadways, fence lines, and specific monitoring targets |
Tip:
Use the wide view when the priority is broad situational awareness across a larger area. Use the telephoto end when operators need to inspect a specific point of interest, such as a gate, vehicle entrance, perimeter line, roadway, loading dock, or distant activity zone.
FAQs
- What is the AXIS P5655-E best suited for?
The AXIS P5655-E is best suited for versatile surveillance across large indoor and outdoor areas where PTZ control, long zoom reach, and dependable image quality are required. It is suitable for car parks, commercial properties, public areas, industrial sites, transport environments, and perimeter zones where operators need to move between broad overviews and close-up inspection.
- Does the AXIS P5655-E have built-in IR?
No, the AXIS P5655-E does not include built-in IR illumination. It is designed to deliver strong low-light performance using Lightfinder 2.0 and Forensic WDR, but installations that require viewing in complete darkness may need suitable external illumination or a different Axis PTZ model with built-in IR, depending on the site requirements.
- What does 32x optical zoom mean?
32x optical zoom means the camera uses its lens to magnify distant subjects while preserving more detail than digital zoom alone. This gives operators the ability to monitor a wide area and then zoom in on entrances, vehicles, gates, roadways, people, or specific activity zones with improved clarity compared with standard fixed-view cameras.
- What is Focus Recall useful for?
Focus Recall is useful because PTZ cameras often move between different positions, distances, and lighting conditions. It helps the camera return quickly to sharp focus for selected scenes, reducing the time needed to refocus manually. This is especially helpful when monitoring gates, roads, entrances, or critical areas where operators need fast, clear views.
- Is the AXIS P5655-E suitable for harsh outdoor conditions?
Yes, the AXIS P5655-E is designed for demanding environments with IP66, NEMA 4X, and IK10 ratings. It can operate from -30 °C to 50 °C, making it suitable for exposed commercial, industrial, public-space, and perimeter installations where weather resistance, impact protection, and long-term durability are important.
- How is the AXIS P5655-E powered?
The AXIS P5655-E supports PoE+ as well as 24V AC/DC power, giving installers flexibility for different site designs. PoE+ can simplify installation by carrying power and data over a network cable when suitable infrastructure is available, while 24V AC/DC support can be useful for upgrades or installations with existing power systems.
Additional Information
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