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2021-01-29T03:11:41
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
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
Excellent quality. Incredible zoom and multi-camera integration. Tons of features for the price.
ALLEN C.
2020-01-06T14:36:51
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
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
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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1x 1/2.5" MOS
Yes
8.57MP
8.29MP (16:9 Video)
6.17MP (16:9 Video)
8.29MP (16:9 Photo)
6.22MP (4:3 Photo)
4.12 - 98.9mm
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
f/1.8 - f/4
Optical: 24x
Intelligent: 32x
Intelligent: 48x
Digital: 70x
Digital: 1500x
62mm
NTSC
SD/SDHC/SDXC
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)
16:9
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)
5.1-Channel Stereo
AAC
Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital 5.1
LCD
Yes
3"
460800
1/60 - 1/8000 Second (Video)
1/2 - 1/2000 Second (Photo)
Modes: Auto
Auto
Low Light
Miniature Effect
Movie
Night
Time-Lapse Movie
Optical & Digital
Preset: Yes
1.5 (Low Light Scene Mode)
1 (Night Mode (Color))
Auto
Cloudy
Indoor 1
Indoor 2
Outdoors
Overcast
Yes
Yes
Yes
Light - No
Flash - No
Yes, 802.11b/g/n
1x Cold
1/4" - 20
1x Micro-HDMI (Type-D)
1x USB 2.0
Yes
Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack, 1940mAh
Max Runtime: 1 Hours per Charge
AC Adapter
2.7 x 3.0 x 5.6" (68.58 x 76.20 x 142.24mm)
15.10 oz (428.08g)
192223034709
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.
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