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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Product Highlights
Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer (4K/UHD/FHD) and 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. (FHD)
VFR (2 to 60 fps) /HD Super-Slow Motion (120/100 fps)
Supports 4K, UHD, FHD; 60p/50p/25p/24p
High-performance LEICA DICOMAR 4K Lens 24mm f2.8-F4.5 with optical 20X zoom (24-480mm).
2-channel XLR Audio, Wired/Wireless remote control, triple Manual Rings, user switch, timecode, ND Filter, Live HDMI output.
Simultaneous 4K UHD/FHD dual codec recording to two SD cards.
External microphone pictured not included.
General Specs
Depth (in.) | 13.6 |
Width (in.) | 6.81 |
Height (in.) | 7.68 |
Digital Zoom | 2x / 5x / 10x |
Product Weight (lbs.) | 4.41 |
Sensor Section
Image Sensor | 1-type (inch) MOS Sensor |
Effective Pixels | UHD/FHD 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p : 8.79 megapixels |
Effective Pixels | 4K 24.00p : 9.46 megapixels |
Lens Section
F Value | F2.8 ? F4.5 |
Optical Zoom | 20x |
Focal Length | 8.8 ? 176 mm |
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent (Motion Image/Still Image) | 25.4 ? 508.0 mm [UHD/FHD 59.94p/29.97p/23.98p], 24.0 ? 480.0 mm [4K24.00p] |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm |
Lens Brand | Leica Dicomar Lens |
Camera Section
Minimum Illumination | 0.2 lx (F2.8, Gain 18dB, Manual Slow Shutter 1/2, [HIGH SENS] Mode) |
Focus | Auto / Manual |
ND Filter | 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, OFF |
IR Filter | Incorporates the ON/OFF control function |
White Balance | Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed |
Iris | Auto / Manual |
Image Stabilizer | 4K24.00p / UHD: Optical image stabilizer |
Image Stabilizer | FHD or lower: 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer |
Zoom
Intelligent Zoom OFF | 20x |
Intelligent Zoom ON | 30x |
Digital Zoom | 2x / 5x / 10x |
Shutter Speed
59.94 Hz mode | 60i/60p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 30p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 24p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
50.00 Hz mode | 50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
50.00 Hz mode | 25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec |
Slow Shutter Speed
59.94 Hz mode | 60i/60p: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 30p: 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 24p: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 sec |
50.00 Hz mode | 50i/50p: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec |
50.00 Hz mode | 25p: 1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 sec |
Synchro Scan
59.94 Hz mode | 59.94i/59.94p: 1/60.0 ? 1/249.7 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 29.97p: 1/30.0 ? 1/249.7 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 23.98p: 1/24.0 ? 1/249.6 sec |
59.94 Hz mode | 24.00p: 1/24.0 ? 1/249.9 sec |
50.00 Hz mode | 50i/50p: 1/50.0 ? 1/250.0 sec |
50.00 Hz mode | 25p: 1/25.0? 1/250.0 sec |
VFR Recording Frame Rate
59.94 Hz mode | 30p: 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60 fps |
59.94 Hz mode | 24p: 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60 fps |
50.00 Hz mode | 25p: 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37 and 50 fps |
Sensitivity
HIGH SENS.mode | F11 (2,000 lx, 3,200 K, 89.9% reflect, 1080/59.94i) / F12 (2,000 lx, 3,200 K, 89.9% reflect, 1080/50i) |
NORMAL mode | F8 (2,000 lx, 3,200 K, 89.9% reflect, 1080/59.94i) / F9 (2,000 lx, 3,200 K, 89.9% reflect, 1080/50i) |
Recording Section
Recording Media | SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
Recording Format | MOV, MP4, AVCHD |
Video Compression Method | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile (MOV/MP4/AVCHD) |
Audio Compression Method | MOV / MP4: LPCM (2ch) |
Audio Compression Method | AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch) |
System Frequency | 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz |
MP4/ MOV | 4K 4096x2160 24.00p 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR) |
MP4/ MOV | UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR) |
MP4/ MOV | UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR) |
MP4/ MOV | FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 200M (ALL-Intra): Average 200Mbps (VBR) |
MP4/ MOV | FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR) |
MP4/ MOV | FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR) |
AVCHD | PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR) |
AVCHD | PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR) |
AVCHD | HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR) |
AVCHD | HE 1440x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 5Mbps (VBR) |
AVCHD | PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR) |
AVCHD | SA 720x480/720x576 59.94i/50.00i (SIDE CROP/LETTERBOX/SQUEEZE): Average 9Mbps (VBR) |
Still Image Section
Recording Format | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
Recording Image Size | [17:9] 8.8megapixels (4096 x 2160) |
Recording Image Size | [16:9] 8.3megapixels (3840 x 2160), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080), 0.9 megapixels (1280 x 720) |
General Section
Power Supply | 7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adaptor) |
Power Consumption | 19.7W (LCD Monitor) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 173 x 195 x 346 mm (6.81 x 7.68 x 13.6 inch) |
Weight (w/o Battery and SD Card) | Approx. 2000g (4.41 lb) |
LCD Monitor | 3.5" Wide LCD monitor (1,152,000 dots) |
Viewfinder | 0.39" OLED (1,769,000 dots) |
Manual Ring | Focus / Zoom / Iris |
Accessory Shoe | Yes |
Video
VIDEO OUT | Video OUT x 1 |
HDMI | Type A x 1 (Not compatible with VIERA Link) |
HDMI | Output format:2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p/, 1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i/, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p |
Audio Input
Built-in Microphone | Stereo microphone |
XLR Input | XLR (3 pins) x 2 |
XLR Input | Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW) |
XLR Input | LINE:+4dBu/0dBu (switchable menu) |
XLR Input | MIC: –40dBu/–50dBu/–60dBu (switchable menu) |
Audio Output
HDMI | 2 ch (LPCM) |
Audio OUT | Audio OUT x 2 |
Headphone | 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1 |
Speaker | 20 mm diameter, round x 1 |
Other Input/Output
Camera Remote | 2.5mm super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S) |
Camera Remote | 3.5mm mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS) |
USB 3.0 HOST | Standard-A connector, 9-pin, for External Media Device Connection, Bus Power Supply |
USB 3.0 HOST | External media device with a capacity of 32 GB or below or a capacity above 2 TB cannot be used |
USB 3.0 DEVICE | Micro-B connector, 10-pin, Mass storage function (read only) |
DC IN | DC 12V (11.4V ? 12.6V) EIAJ Type4 |
Standard Accessory
AC Adaptor | Yes |
AC Cable | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Pack | Yes (5,900mAh) |
Battery Charger | Yes |
Microphone Holder | Yes |
Microphone Holder Screws | Yes |
Input Terminal Cap | Yes |
Eye Cup | Yes |
Lens Hood | Yes |