Panasonic HC-VX1K 4K Camcorder, 24x Leica Dicomar Lens, HDR Mode, Wireless Multi-Camera Capture - Bundle With 32GB SDHC Card, Video Bag, 62mm Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit, Memory Wallet,

SKU: PCHCVX1KA

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Shopper : Is VX1 updated version of VX981?
chuck v : Does this camera have an electronic viewfinder?YEE-WAY T : No, it does not. If you plan to use it mostly outdoors, this can be an issue. I bought a cheap plastic LCD screen hood for that occasion. You just have to remember to bring with you, or purchase a similar model with the viewfinder, which is usually another 100 dollars more.
ROBERT S : Can this be powered using the usb connector?  If not, are 3 hour batteries available and for what price?

Reviews about this item

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2021-01-29T03:11:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Like 4K, low light performance

Decent in low light, and it's nice to have 4K to have cropping options for 1080p final project.

Jay G.

2020-08-03T08:40:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Great bundle just make sure all the items will ship and are not on back order.

The camera is amazing and the premium accessory bundle is well worth it. Only issue I had was some items in the accessory bundle were on back order and I was not made aware of this until the items was purchased.

ALLEN C.

2020-08-03T08:36:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Can't beat the price for quality and features

Excellent quality. Incredible zoom and multi-camera integration. Tons of features for the price.

ALLEN C.

2020-01-06T14:36:51

Rated 5 out of 5

A Super camera, with Super stabilization. Super family or blogging camera.

I love, love, love this camcorder. I have been shooting video for several years using a couple of Panasonic point and shoots. I needed to upgrade to 4K since I record a lot of live events and find zooming and panning to be troublesome. I can now shoot a whole stage and then pan and zoom during post-processing. The stabilization at 1080p is absolutely amazing, even at full zoom! At 4K, the stabilization isn't quite as refined, but I have gotten stable video of objects 1/2 mile away at full zoom hand-held! Having a 1/2.5" sensor, I was worried about low light capabilities, but it works much better than I expected and better than my point&shoots. It is very quick to focus and very quick to start up, so it's a great camera for run and gun applications. So far, the sound quality is very good. It doesn't appear to have the overheating issues at 4K that smaller cameras have. I highly recommend it!

Diane D.

2018-03-25T06:03:05

Rated 4 out of 5

Disagree with ricky's review

I have to say i disagree with ricky's review. A friend of mine has this cam and it show BEAUTIFUL footage! It may have a smaller sensor but maybe you should read before you buy. Anyhow, what kind of sd card were you using? If you used a sdxc you should have been in good shape. But i think you may have used a low grade sd card which can cause the footage you described. By far this is not the worse cam, but a very good one!

BRIAN K.

2018-01-16T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Worse Camcorder of 2018

I will NEVER EVER recommend this product. Smaller Sensor, Micro HDMI, I was expecting a 1" sensor size on this camcorder for 2018. Panasonic is going backward with its camcorder line.

Ricky

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Panasonic HC-VX1K Specifications

Camera
  • Sensor

    1x 1/2.5" MOS

  • Backside Illumination

    Yes

  • Sensor Resolution

    8.57MP

  • Effective Pixels

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

  • Focal Length

    4.12 - 98.9mm

  • 35mm-Equivalent Focal Length

    25 - 600 at 16:9 4K/Full HD 24p Video: Level Shot function OFF or Normal
    28.9 - 693.7 at 16:9 Full HD 60p/60i/30p, Video: Level Shot function OFF or Normal
    25 - 600 at 16:9 Photo
    30.6 - 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

    62mm

Recording

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  • System

    NTSC

  • Recording Media

    SD/SDHC/SDXC

  • Video Format

    3840 x 2160p at 30 fps (72 Mb/s MP4)
    3840 x 2160 at 24 fps (72 Mb/s MP4)
    1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28, 50 Mb/s MP4)
    1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (50 Mb/s MP4)
    1280 x 720p at 30 fps (9 Mb/s MP4)
    1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD)
    1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (5, 13, 17, 24 Mb/s AVCHD)

  • Aspect Ratio

    16:9

  • Still Image Resolution

    JPEG: 25.9 Megapixel, 6784 x 3816 (16:9)
    JPEG: 14 Megapixel, 4992 x 2808 (16:9)
    JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
    JPEG: 20.4 Megapixel, 5216 x 3912 (4:3)
    JPEG: 10.9 Megapixel, 3808 x 2856 (4:3)
    JPEG: .3 Megapixel, 640 x 480 (4:3)

  • Channels

    5.1-Channel Stereo

  • Audio Format

    AAC
    Dolby Digital 2ch
    Dolby Digital 5.1

Display

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  • Display Type

    LCD

  • Touchscreen

    Yes

  • Screen Size

    3"

  • Pixel Count

    460800

Exposure Control

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  • 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

Functions

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  • 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, 802.11b/g/n

  • Accessory Shoe

    1x Cold

  • Tripod Mount

    1/4" - 20

Input/Output Connectors

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  • Outputs

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

  • Microphone Input

    Yes

  • Headphone Jack

    Yes

General

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  • Battery

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

  • Charging Method

    AC Adapter

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    2.7 x 3.0 x 5.6" (68.58 x 76.20 x 142.24mm)

  • Weight

    15.10 oz (428.08g)

  • UPC Code

    192223034709

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About Panasonic HC-VX1K

FEATURED REVIEWS

A Super camera, with Super stabilization. Super family or blogging camera.

By Diane D.

I love, love, love this camcorder. I have been shooting video for several years using a couple of Panasonic point and shoots. I needed to upgrade to 4K since I record a lot of live events and find zooming and panning to be troublesome. I can now shoot a whole stage and then pan and zoom during post-processing. The stabilization at 1080p is absolutely amazing, even at full zoom! At 4K, the stabilization isn't quite as refined, but I have gotten stable video of objects 1/2 mile away at full zoo...

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Like 4K, low light performance

By Jay G.

Decent in low light, and it's nice to have 4K to have cropping options for 1080p final project.

Overwhelm your senses with the Panasonic VX1 4K Camcorder, a cutting-edge device designed to deliver a cinema-like recording experience. This advanced camcorder boasts a manual lens-mounted control ring, offering enhanced control for professional-grade video capture.

Experience the premium optical and sensor performance provided by the new Leica Dicomar 24x optical zoom lens (25-600mm). This lens features a bright aperture range from F1.8 wide - 4.0 tele, ensuring high-quality video recording even in low light conditions. The large 1/2.5" BSI MOS Sensor further enhances the camcorder's low light capture capabilities, making it a versatile tool for all lighting scenarios.

The Panasonic VX1 4K Camcorder is equipped with three unique optical image stabilization technologies: 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, Ball O.I.S., and Adaptive O.I.S. These work in harmony to keep your image stable, delivering smooth, professional-grade footage.

The camcorder's Active Contrast technology equalizes gradation for a more natural look, while the HDR Movie mode enables a wider dynamic range response. Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance, and stability with the 4K High-Precision AF. With Custom AF, you can also choose from three focus modes to suit your shooting style.

The 4K Cropping feature allows you to edit images in the camera and save them in Full-HD, ensuring your subjects stay framed without blurring. The Cinema-Like Effect feature allows for professional shooting techniques like Dolly Zoom, adding a cinematic touch to your videos.

The new 4K lens covers a wide range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom achieved by a 4-Drive Lens System. This wide-angle setting is perfect for capturing large groups, background images, and even selfies with a rotatable LCD.

The Panasonic VX1 4K Camcorder delivers high-definition 4K shooting for highly natural, realistic images. The 4K PHOTO feature captures decisive moments with uncompromising picture quality, thanks to the remarkable LEICA Dicomar lens.

The 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ uses five-axis correction to suppress blurring from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots. The Adaptive O.I.S automatically optimizes the O.I.S. effectiveness by adjusting the O.I.S. mechanical control to various shooting positions, conditions, and user characteristics. The Ball O.I.S reduces wear on the drive section and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.

Finally, the Level Shot Function automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images, ensuring your footage always looks its best. Experience the future of video recording with the Panasonic VX1 4K Camcorder.

Panasonic HC-VX1K Features

  • 4K Cinema-Like recording experience with advanced in-camera capture options
  • Leica Dicomar 24x optical zoom lens (25-600mm, F1.8-4.0), and large 1/2.5" BSI MOS Sensor for impressive capture even in low light
  • Three Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) technologies work together for impressive stability under many shooting conditions; 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S. Plus, Ball O.I.S., and Adaptive O.I.S
  • Wireless Multi-Camera captures multiple scenes simultaneously by connecting up to two smartphones
  • For a more natural looking image, a new Active Contrast feature equalizes contrast, and the HDR Movie mode enables a wider dynamic range between dark and bright areas

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • 4K Ultra HD camcorder with manual lens-mounted control ring for professional-grade video recording
  • Level Shot Function for automatic detection and correction of tilting in captured images

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic HC-VX1K 4K Camcorder
  • AC Adapter
  • Rechargeable Battery
  • Micro-HDMI Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Panasonic 1 Year Parts and 90 Day Labor Limited Warranty y
  • 32GB SDHC Card
  • Video Bag
  • 62mm Filter Kit
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Memory Wallet
  • Card Reader