The Panasonic WXF991 is the pinnacle of hand-held 4K video capture, featuring several in-camera cinema creative and editing solutions that can enable anyone to capture and produce like a pro. For those without 4K display options, the WXF991 offers in-camera downsampling to 1080p Full HD displays. Enjoy multi-camera scene picture-in-picture recording via a second built-in camera, or add a WiFi link to a mobile device camera to increase creative possibilities.
The Level Shot function automatically detects and corrects for camera tilting. Not available with 4K mode.
HYBRID O.I.S.+ and 5-axis correction thoroughly suppress blurring caused by unwanted handheld shaking.
By combining two images taken with different exposures, blown highlights and blocked shadows are eliminated. A dedicated HDR button enables quick mode changes.
The remarkable LEICA Dicomar lens produces the subtle nuances and shading LEICA lenses are renowned for. An advanced BSI Sensor supported by a 4K Crystal Engine suppresses distortion to consistently give an accurate rendering of the scene.
Built in Wi-Fi links up to three smartphones simultaneously to record picture-in-picture from multiple angles.
Image Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI MOS Sensor |
Total Pixels | 18.91 megapixels |
Motion Image | 4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.10 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal) |
Still Image | 7.00 megapixels [3:2]; 8.29 megapixels [16:9]; 6.22 megapixels [4:3] |
F Value | F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE) |
Optical Zoom | 20x |
Focal Length | 4.08 – 81.6 mm |
Motion Image (16:9) | 4K: 30.8 – 626 mm (Level Shot Function OFF), Full-HD: 37.0 – 752 mm (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal) |
Still Image | 34.5 – 690.3 mm [3:2]; 30.8 – 626 mm [16:9]; 37.6 – 752.8 mm [4:3] |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm |
Lens Brand | Leica Dicomar Lens |
F Value | F2.2 |
Focal Length | 3.54 mm |
Motion Image | 37.2 mm (Motion picture recording mode) |
Standard Illumination | 1400 lx |
Minimum Illumination | 2 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)), 0 lx (Night Mode (IR)) |
Focus | Auto / Manual |
Intelligent Zoom OFF | 20x |
Intelligent Zoom ON | 4K: 25x, Full-HD: 40x |
Digital Zoom | 60x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns) |
White Balance | Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2 |
Still Image | 1/2 – 1/2000 |
Iris | Auto / Manual |
Image Stabilizer | HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function (Strong mode: 2K only) |
HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode) | Yes |
Creative Control (Except 4K Mode) | Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec |
Auto Slow Shutter ON | 1/30 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p) |
Auto Slow Shutter OFF | 1/60 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p) |
Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
Recording Format | [AVCHD] AVCHD Progressive; [iFrame / MP4] MP4 |
Compression Method | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
AVCHD | 1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p); PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i) |
MP4 | 2160p/30p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160); 2160p/24p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160); 1080p/60p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080); 1080p/60p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080); 1080p/24p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080); 720p/30p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720) |
iFrame | 960 x 540/30p (28Mbps / VBR) |
Actual Recordable Time with Supplied Battery | Approx. 45 min (4K MP4); Approx. 50 min (60p mode); Approx. 50 min (PH mode); Approx. 50 min (HA mode); Approx. 50 min (HG mode); Approx. 50 min (HE mode); Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p); Approx. 1 h 0 min (1080p/24p); Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M); Approx. 50 min (MP4 28M); Approx. 1 h 0 min (MP4 720p); Approx. 1 h 0 min (iFrame) |
Thumbnail Display | 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page |
Microphone | 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone |
Speaker | Dynamic type |
AVCHD | Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch) |
iFrame, MP4 | AAC (2ch) |
Recording Format | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
Still Image | [16:9] 25.9megapixels (6784 x 3816), 14 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080); [3:2] 20 megapixels (5472 x 3648), 10.6 megapixels (3984 x 2656), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152); [4:3] 20.4 megapixels (5216 x 3912), 10.9 megapixels (3808 x 2856), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) |
4K MP4 | [16:9] 20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160) |
Other than 4K MP4 | [16:9] 14.0 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) |
Power Supply | 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor) |
Power Consumption | Max. 7.8W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 68 x 78 x 163mm (2.677 x 3.071 x 6.417 inch) |
Weight (w/o battery and SD card) | Approx. 403g (0.888 lb) |
LCD Monitor | 3.0-inch Wide LCD monitor (460,800 dots) |
Touch Panel | Yes |
View Finder | 0.24-inch Wide EVF (1.555.200 dots equivalent) |
Manual Ring / Dial | Yes (Dial) |
AV | Yes |
HDMI | Yes (micro) |
Microphone (stereo mini) | Yes |
Headphone (stereo mini) | Yes |
USB | 2.0 Hi-Speed |
USB Charge | Yes |
LED Video Light | Yes |
Accessory Shoe | Yes (cold) |
Lens Cover | Yes (Auto) |
Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
Frequency | 2.4GHz band |
AC Adaptor | Yes |
DC Cable | Yes (USB Type) |
Rechargeable Battery Pack | Yes (1,940mAh) |
HDMI Cable | Yes (micro) |
Shoe adaptor | (Built-in) |
Lens Hood | Yes |
USB Cable | Yes |
Editing Software | HD Writer AE 5.3 (Download) |
Depth (in.) | 6.42 |
Width (in.) | 2.68 |
Height (in.) | 3.07 |
Digital Zoom | 60x / 1500x |