Designed for Professional Recording
The light, compact Panasonic HC-X1 4K camcorder professional supports 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p multi-format recording and HD super slow-motion. Plus it includes a wide 24mm angle LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens 20x zoom.
LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens
The new high performance LEICA DICOMAR 24mm 4K Lens delivers 24mm* at the wide-angle setting with little distortion. A perfect solution for recording in tight and narrow spaces.
*35mm film camera equivalent at 4K 24p (aspect ratio 17:9). 25.4mm for UHD/FHD (aspect ratio 16:9).
4-Drive Lens System
The HC-X1 comes complete with a 4-Drive Lens System that simultaneously and independently drives 4 lens groups (group 2, iris, group 3, group 4). Lens size and drive range for each of the 4 groups can be efficiently suppressed to optimize image quality and zoom power.
5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.
By using hand-shake correction that combines the effects of both optical and electronic image stabilization in HD shooting modes, hand-shake in various directions, including roll rotation, is detected and corrected.
20X Optical Zoom
The optical 20X zoom lens covers the range from 24mm wide-angle to 480mm telescopic (35mm film equivalent at 4K 24p). And the lens can quickly zoom from wide-angle to telescopic.
Advanced O.I.S.
With the HC-X1 O.I.S., the correction area has been expanded to approximately 900%. An advantage that provides powerful correction even in unstable shooting situations, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.
*Compared to the Panasonic AG-AC160A
4K 1.0-inch MOS Sensor
Ideal for high-precision, high-speed 4K 60p/50p recording. The effective MOS (approx. 9.46 megapixels in 4K 24p, and approx. 8.79 megapixels in UHD/FHD) offers an appropriate depth of field and excellent balance between image quality and sensitivity. 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p multi-format, and HD 120-fps (59.94Hz)/100-fps (50Hz) super slow-motion recording are possible.
Intelligent AF
Precise AF performance is achieved by moving the Micro Drive Focus Unit minutely and quickly. AF can customize by adjusting AF Speed, AF Sensitivity and AF Area to best accommodate the subject type or application.
Dual SD Memory Card Slots
Two SD card slots enable unlimited* relay recording by simply changing SD cards, and simultaneous recording and background recording ensures recording reliability.
*The maximum amount of data that can be recorded on multiple SD cards is 96 GB. Recording will not stop even when the data size exceeds 96 GB.
Wireless Remote Control from an iPad®
A wireless module (AJ-WM50/AJ-WM30, sold separately) the AG ROP app for iPad* provides wireless remote control over camera settings, picture quality adjustment, REC start/stop and menu settings, and lens. Also displays a thumbnail view and preview to check recorded clips ** on an iPad.
*Free download from the Apple App Store. Supports iOS 7.1, iOS 8.1 and iOS 9.
**Only sub-recording (8 Mbps) of dual codec recording is supported with preview.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.
Professional Functions and Controls
Triple Manual Rings
Three manual rings for Zoom, Focus and Iris control.
2-Channel XLR Audio Input Terminal
2 high-quality audio channels using either the 16-bit linear PCM system (MOV/MP4) or Dolby Digital system (AVCHD).
High-Resolution OLED EVF
A high-resolution OLED display (approx. 1,769,000 dots).
Sliding 3.5-type (inch) Touch-Panel LCD
A retractable touch-LCD can be pulled out of the camera handle and turned 270 degrees.
Others:
• ND Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• Gain: select from -3 dB to 24 dB gain for three-position (L/M/H).
• AWB Selector: A/B memory and presets (3200/5600/VAR).
• HDMI OUT: Outputs images up to 4K 24p and UHD 60p/50p.
• VIDEO/AUDIO OUT: Outputs analog signals.
Designed for Professional Recording
The light, compact Panasonic HC-X1 4K camcorder professional supports 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p multi-format recording and HD super slow-motion. Plus it includes a wide 24mm angle LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens 20x zoom.
LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens
The new high performance LEICA DICOMAR 24mm 4K Lens delivers 24mm* at the wide-angle setting with little distortion. A perfect solution for recording in tight and narrow spaces.
*35mm film camera equivalent at 4K 24p (aspect ratio 17:9). 25.4mm for UHD/FHD (aspect ratio 16:9).
4-Drive Lens System
The HC-X1 comes complete with a 4-Drive Lens System that simultaneously and independently drives 4 lens groups (group 2, iris, group 3, group 4). Lens size and drive range for each of the 4 groups can be efficiently suppressed to optimize image quality and zoom power.
5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.
By using hand-shake correction that combines the effects of both optical and electronic image stabilization in HD shooting modes, hand-shake in various directions, including roll rotation, is detected and corrected.
20X Optical Zoom
The optical 20X zoom lens covers the range from 24mm wide-angle to 480mm telescopic (35mm film equivalent at 4K 24p). And the lens can quickly zoom from wide-angle to telescopic.
Advanced O.I.S.
With the HC-X1 O.I.S., the correction area has been expanded to approximately 900%. An advantage that provides powerful correction even in unstable shooting situations, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.
*Compared to the Panasonic AG-AC160A
4K 1.0-inch MOS Sensor
Ideal for high-precision, high-speed 4K 60p/50p recording. The effective MOS (approx. 9.46 megapixels in 4K 24p, and approx. 8.79 megapixels in UHD/FHD) offers an appropriate depth of field and excellent balance between image quality and sensitivity. 4K 24p, UHD 60p/50p, FHD 60p/50p multi-format, and HD 120-fps (59.94Hz)/100-fps (50Hz) super slow-motion recording are possible.
Intelligent AF
Precise AF performance is achieved by moving the Micro Drive Focus Unit minutely and quickly. AF can customize by adjusting AF Speed, AF Sensitivity and AF Area to best accommodate the subject type or application.
Dual SD Memory Card Slots
Two SD card slots enable unlimited* relay recording by simply changing SD cards, and simultaneous recording and background recording ensures recording reliability.
*The maximum amount of data that can be recorded on multiple SD cards is 96 GB. Recording will not stop even when the data size exceeds 96 GB.
Wireless Remote Control from an iPad®
A wireless module (AJ-WM50/AJ-WM30, sold separately) the AG ROP app for iPad* provides wireless remote control over camera settings, picture quality adjustment, REC start/stop and menu settings, and lens. Also displays a thumbnail view and preview to check recorded clips ** on an iPad.
*Free download from the Apple App Store. Supports iOS 7.1, iOS 8.1 and iOS 9.
**Only sub-recording (8 Mbps) of dual codec recording is supported with preview.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.
Professional Functions and Controls
Triple Manual Rings
Three manual rings for Zoom, Focus and Iris control.
2-Channel XLR Audio Input Terminal
2 high-quality audio channels using either the 16-bit linear PCM system (MOV/MP4) or Dolby Digital system (AVCHD).
High-Resolution OLED EVF
A high-resolution OLED display (approx. 1,769,000 dots).
Sliding 3.5-type (inch) Touch-Panel LCD
A retractable touch-LCD can be pulled out of the camera handle and turned 270 degrees.
Others:
• ND Filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• Gain: select from -3 dB to 24 dB gain for three-position (L/M/H).
• AWB Selector: A/B memory and presets (3200/5600/VAR).
• HDMI OUT: Outputs images up to 4K 24p and UHD 60p/50p.
• VIDEO/AUDIO OUT: Outputs analog signals.
Additional Features
4K/UHD/FHD/SD Multi-Format Recording
Versatile and easy-to-use MOV (QuickTime), MP4 and AVCHD file formats are supported. The variety of recording modes with selectable image quality, frame rate and bit rate settings respond to a wide range of applications, from cinema production to online distribution.
VFR/HD Super-Slow Motion
VFR (variable frame rate) recording can be set in 10 steps* from 2 to 60 fps.** A super slow-motion effect can be achieved by high-speed HD recording at 120 fps (59.94 Hz) or 100 fps (50 Hz).
*At 1080/23.98p.
**When the system frequency rate is set to 59.94 Hz.
UHD/FHD Dual Codec Recording
Record simultaneously into two different formats, Main (UHD/FHD) and Sub (FHD). Sub-recording files can be used for preview, off-line editing and online transmission. FHD (8 Mbps) sub-recording files can be transmitted via mobile networks.
Camera
Sensor 1x 1"-type MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels DCI 4K: 9.46 MP
UHD/HD: 8.79 MP
Optics
Focal Length8.8 - 176 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length 24-480mm @ DCI 4K resolution
25.4-508mm @ UHD/HD resolution
Maximum Aperture f/2.8-4.5
Zoom Optical: 20x
Intelligent: 30x
Digital: 2x, 5x, 10x
Filter Thread67 mm
Built-In ND Filters Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Recording
System NTSC/PAL
Recording Media SDHC/SDXC
Video Format DCI 4K:
MP4/MOV:
4096 x 2160p / 24 fps (100 Mbps)
UHD:
MP4/MOV
3840 x 2160p / 59.94 fps (150 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 50 fps (150 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 59.94 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 29.97 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (100 Mbps)
3840 x 2160p / 23.98 fps (100 Mbps)
HD:
MP4/MOV
1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (200 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (100 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (200 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (50 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (200 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (50 Mbps)
AVCHD
1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (25 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (25 Mbps)
1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (21 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (21 Mbps)
1920 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (17 Mbps)
1440 x 1080i / 59.94 fps (5 Mbps)
1440 x 1080i / 50 fps (5 Mbps)
1280 x 720p / 59.94 fps (8 Mbps)
SD:
AVC HD
NTSC (9 Mbps)
PAL (9 Mbps)
Aspect Ratio 16:9 / 1.78:1
17:9 / 1.9:1
Still Image Resolution JPEG: 8.8 Megapixel, 4096 x 2160 (17:9)
JPEG: 8.3 Megapixel, 3840 x 2160 (16:9)
JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
JPEG: 0.9 Megapixel, 1280 x 720 (16:9)
Audio Channels2
Audio FormatAAC
Dolby Digital 2-ch
LPCM
Display
Size3.5" / 8.9 cm
TypeTouchscreen
Pixel Count1,152,000
Rotation270°
Viewfinder
Type0.39" / 9.9 mm
1,769,000 dots
Features
Image Stabilization Optical
Electronic (not available in DCI 4K/UHD resolutions)
Minimum Illumination0.2 lux at f/2.8, 18dB gain, 1/2 second shutter speed, HIGH SENS mode
White Balance Modes Auto
ATW LOCK
3000K
5500K
Variable 2000K -15000K
Ach Fixed
Bch Fixed
Accessory Shoe 1 x Cold Shoe
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs 2 x XLR microphone
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Mini camera remote
1 x LANC Terminal 2.5 mm super mini jack camera remote
Outputs 1 x A/V
1 x HDMI A (Full Size)
1 x USB 3.0 Type A (Host)
1 x USB Micro-B USB 3.0
1 x Speaker
Microphone Input Yes
Headphone Jack Yes
Power Input11.4-12.6 VDC EIAJ Type 4
General
Power Supply Battery: 7.2 VDC
AC Adapter: 12 VDC
Power Consumption LCD Operation: 19.7 W
Dimensions6.8 x 7.7 x 13.6" / 17.3 x 19.5 x 34.6 cm
Weight4.4 lb / 2 kg (without battery or SD card)