Panasonic HC-VX1 4K HD Camcorder

Panasonic HC-VX1 4K HD Camcorder

The HC-VX1 4K Camcorder from Panasonic employs an f/1.8 to f/4 24x Leica Dicomar zoom and a back-illuminated 1/2.5" MOS sensor for optimal imaging, even at lower light levels. The HC-VX1 captures 4K video up to 30 fps, Full HD video at rates up to 1080p60, and up to 26MP still photos. A wireless Multicamera feature enables you to record up to three camera angles at once, using one or two smartphones as your additional cameras. The HC-VX1's 24x optical zoom lens features a focal length of 25 to 600mm and a 32x Intelligent Zoom in 4K, expanding to 48x in HD. For steadier handheld shooting, the HC-VX1 features three optical stabilizer technologies including Panasonic's Hybrid OIS+, Ball OIS, and Adaptive OIS.

An Active Contrast feature smooths out gradations in high-contrast scenes, and an HDR Movie mode provides a wider dynamic range for more lifelike reproductions. Additional HC-VX1 features include integrated Wi-Fi, a 3" touchscreen LCD display, SD/SDHC/SDXC recording, and multiple creative effects modes. The Panasonic HC-VX1 features an integrated 5.1-channel, wind-shielded zooming microphone for optimal audio capture.

4K and Full HD 1080p Recording

Captures 4K video up to 30 fps, Full HD video at rates up to 1080p60, and up to 26MP still photos. In-camera audio is recorded using a 5.1-channel, wind-shielded zooming microphone.

24x Optical Zoom and 1/2.5" BSI MOS Sensor

A Leica Dicomar 24x optical zoom lens (25 to 600mm 35mm-equivalent focal length), and a large 1/2.5" BSI MOS sensor provide impressive image capture, even in low light. With Intelligent Zoom, a 32x zoom is offered in 4K, and a 48x range in Full HD.

Triple Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) Systems

Three OIS technologies: 5-Axis Hybrid OIS Plus, Ball OIS, and Adaptive OIS work together, providing impressive stability in various shooting situations.

Wireless Multicamera Capture

Record up to three camera angles simultaneously, using one or two smartphones as your additional cameras.

Active Contrast and HDR Movie Modes

The Active Contrast feature smooths out gradations in high-contrast scenes, and an HDR Movie mode provides a wider dynamic range for more lifelike imagery.

Camera

Sensor 1-Chip 1/2.5" MOS

Backside Illumination Yes

Sensor Resolution 8.57 MP

Effective Pixels 8.29 MP (16:9 Video) 6.17 MP (16:9 Video) 8.29 MP (16:9 Photo) 6.22 MP (4:3 Photo)

Optics

Focal Length 4.12 to 98.9mm

35mm-Equivalent Focal Length 25 to 600 at 16:9 4K/Full HD 24p Video: Level Shot function OFF or Normal 28.9 to 693.7 at 16:9 Full HD 60p/60i/30p, Video: Level Shot function OFF or Normal 25 to 600 at 16:9 Photo 30.6 to 734.4 at 4:3 Photo

Maximum Aperture f/1.8 - f/4

Zoom Optical: 24x Intelligent: 32x Intelligent: 48x Digital: 70x Digital: 1500x

Filter Size 62 mm

Recording

Recording Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

Recording Format [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive

Recording Format [MP4] MP4

Compression Method MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Recording/ Playback Mode

AVCHD 1080/50p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50p)

AVCHD PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)

AVCHD HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)

AVCHD HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)

AVCHD HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/50i)

MP4 2160p/25p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160)

MP4 2160p/24p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160)

MP4 1080p/50p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)

MP4 1080p/50p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)

MP4 1080p/24p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)

MP4 720p/25p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)

iFrame -

Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery (LCD OFF)

4K MP4 Approx. 45 min

50p mode Approx. 55 min

PH mode Approx. 55 min

HA mode Approx. 55 min

HG mode Approx. 55 min

HE mode Approx. 55 min

2160p/24p Approx. 50 min

1080p/24p Approx. 55 min

MP4 50M Approx. 55 min

MP4 28M Approx. 55 min

MP4 720p Approx. 1 h 5 min

Thumbnail Display 6 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page

Audio Recording System AVCHD: Dolby Audio (5.1ch / 2ch)

Audio Recording System MP4: AAC (2ch)

Microphone 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone

Speaker Dynamic type

Display

Display Type LCD

Touchscreen Yes

Screen Size 3"

Screen Resolution 460,800 Dots

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed 1/60 - 1/8000 Second (Video) 1/2 - 1/2000 Second (Photo)

Exposure Modes Modes: Auto

Shooting Modes Auto Low Light Miniature Effect Movie Night Time-Lapse Movie

Features

Image Stabilization Optical & Digital

Scene Modes Preset: Yes

Lux 1.5 (Low Light Scene Mode) 1 (Night Mode (Color))

White Balance Modes Auto Cloudy Indoor 1 Indoor 2 Outdoors Overcast

Creative Effects Yes

Built-In Mic Yes

Built-In Speaker Yes

Built-In Light/Flash Light - No

Flash - No

Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Accessory Shoe 1 x Cold

Tripod Mount 1/4" - 20

Input/Output

Connectors Outputs 1 x Micro-HDMI (Type D) 1 x USB 2.0

Microphone Input Yes

Headphone Jack Yes

General

Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack, 1940 mAh Max Runtime: 1 Hours per

Charge Charging Method AC Adaptor

Dimensions (W x H x D) 2.7 x 3.0 x 5.6" / 68.0 x 77.0 x 142.0 mm

Weight 15.10 oz / 428 g