The AXIS P56 PTZ Camera Series is a cost-effective, outdoor-ready range built for wide-area surveillance where you need both a sharp overview and the ability to zoom in for identification, with three key models to match different sites and lighting needs: AXIS P5654-E Mk II delivers HDTV 1080p with a wide 77° field of view and 21x optical zoom for strong coverage in open spaces, AXIS P5655-E steps up to 32x optical zoom for longer-range detail, and AXIS P5676-LE adds 4 MP resolution with 30x optical zoom plus OptimizedIR for reliable monitoring in complete darkness. Across the series you get Lightfinder 2.0 for improved low-light colour, Forensic WDR up to 120 dB to hold detail in bright backlight and shadows, electronic image stabilization for clearer footage on poles and exposed mounts, and operator-friendly features like focus recall and autotracking for faster incident follow-up. Bandwidth and storage are kept under control with Zipstream and H.264/H.265, while installation and integration is simplified with endless 360° pan, edge storage support, and audio and I/O options on select models for alarms and event-driven PTZ presets. Designed for harsh conditions, the range is IP66, NEMA 4X and IK10 rated and hardened with Axis cybersecurity features such as signed firmware or signed OS and secure boot, making the P56 series a strong fit for car parks, warehouses, schools, transport sites, and commercial perimeters where active PTZ coverage adds real value.
AXIS P56 PTZ Camera Series
- Long range outdoor PTZ coverage: Fast pan tilt with powerful optical zoom options to monitor wide areas then zoom in for identification
- Clear detail in tough light and darkness: Lightfinder 2.0 with Forensic WDR plus OptimizedIR on LE models for reliable night monitoring
- Lower running costs with smarter operation: Zipstream with H 264 H 265 to reduce bandwidth and storage plus auto tracking and strong Axis cybersecurity for peace of mind
Key Features
Resolution
AXIS P5654-E Mk II PTZ Camera 1920×1080 to 320×180 up to 60/50 fps in all resolutions 21x optical zoom 12x digital total 252x pan 360° endless tilt 180° Zipstream with H 264 and H 265 electronic image stabilization AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 1920×1080 to 320×180 up to 60/50 fps in all resolutions 32x optical zoom 12x digital total 384x pan 360° endless tilt 180° Zipstream with H 264 and H 265 electronic image stabilization AXIS P5676-LE PTZ Camera 2688×1512 to 320×180 up to 60/50 fps in all resolutions 30x optical zoom 12x digital total 360x pan 360° endless tilt 0–90° Zipstream with H 264 and H 265 electronic image stabilization
IR Illumination
AXIS P5654-E Mk II no built in IR automatic IR cut filter AXIS P5655-E no built in IR automatically removable infrared cut filter AXIS P5676-LE OptimizedIR 850 nm range of reach 200 m or more with 30 W midspan range reduced during PTZ movement
Dynamic Range
AXIS P5654-E Mk II Forensic WDR up to 120 dB depending on scene Lightfinder 2 0 AXIS P5655-E Forensic WDR up to 120 dB depending on scene Lightfinder 2 0 AXIS P5676-LE Forensic WDR up to 120 dB depending on scene Lightfinder 2 0
Artificial Intelligence
AXIS P5654-E Mk II ARTPEC 7 system on chip with machine learning processing unit MLPU AXIS P5655-E ARTPEC 7 system on chip with MLPU AXIS P5676-LE ARTPEC 7 system on chip with MLPU
Analytics
AXIS P5654-E Mk II included AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Scene Metadata AXIS Video Motion Detection AXIS Motion Guard AXIS Fence Guard AXIS Loitering Guard advanced gatekeeper autotracker 2 Object Analytics classes humans vehicles Scene Metadata classes include humans faces vehicles types cars buses trucks bikes license plates AXIS P5655-E included AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Scene Metadata AXIS Video Motion Detection AXIS Motion Guard AXIS Fence Guard AXIS Loitering Guard audio detection advanced gatekeeper autotracker 2 Scene Metadata includes humans faces vehicles types cars buses trucks bikes license plates AXIS P5676-LE included AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Scene Metadata AXIS Video Motion Detection audio detection active gatekeeper autotracker 2
Cybersecurity
AXIS P5654-E Mk II Axis Edge Vault Signed OS secure boot encrypted filesystem Axis device ID secure keystore signed video plus network security features including IEEE 802 1X HTTPS TLS and host based firewall AXIS P5655-E Signed OS secure boot brute force delay protection password protection SD card encryption and network security options including IEEE 802 1X MACsec HTTPS TLS Network Time Security and host based firewall AXIS P5676-LE Axis Edge Vault secure element Axis device ID secure keystore signed video secure boot Signed OS plus network security options including IEEE 802 1X MACsec HTTPS TLS Network Time Security and host based firewall
Casing
AXIS P5654-E Mk II IP66 NEMA 4X IK10 rated aluminum casing polycarbonate dome AXIS P5655-E IP66 NEMA 4X IK10 rated aluminum casing polycarbonate dome AXIS P5676-LE IP66 NEMA 4X IK10 rated polycarbonate casing
Warranty
5 year warranty
Long-Range Outdoor PTZ with Lightfinder 2.0, Forensic WDR and OptimizedIR Options
AXIS P56 Series Datasheets
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