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Panasonic HC-X2 4K UHD 1" Sensor Professional Camcorder

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning 4K UHD video with the Panasonic HC-X2 professional camcorder.
  • Achieve cinematic shots with the 20x optical zoom Panasonic lens, great for documentaries.
  • Enjoy superior image stabilization with 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ for smooth, steady footage.
  • Record high-quality audio with dual XLR inputs, perfect for professional interviews.
  • Stream live events with versatile network protocol support (RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS).
  • Benefit from extended recording with dual SD card slots offering relay & simultaneous recording.
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Panasonic HC-X2 Specifications

Sensor
  • Image Sensor

    1.0" MOS Sensor

  • Effective Pixels

    15.03 megapixels

  • Latitude

    13 stops (V-log)

  • F Value

    F2.8 - 4.5

  • Optical Zoom

    20x

  • Focal Length

    8.8 - 176mm

  • 35mm Film Camera Equivalent

    24.5 - 490mm

  • Filter Diameter

    67mm

  • Lens Brand

    Panasonic Lens

  • Minimum Illumination

    0.6 lx (F2.8, Super Gain+, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)

  • Focus

    Auto / Manual

  • Zoom

    i.Zoom OFF: 20x
    i.Zoom ON: Max. 32x (UHD 24x)
    Digital Zoom: 2x/5x/10x

  • ND Filter

    Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

  • IR Filter

    Incorporates the ON/OFF control function

  • White Balance

    Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K-15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed

  • Shutter Speed

    59.94 Hz mode:
    59.94i/59.94p: 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
    29.97p: 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
    23.98p: 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

  • Shutter Speed (Contd.)

    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
    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:
    59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec
    29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec
    23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec

    50.00 Hz mode:
    50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
    25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec

  • Synchro Scan

    59.94 Hz mode:
    59.94i/59.94p: 1/60.0 - 1/249.6 sec
    29.97p: 1/30.0 - 1/249.8 sec
    23.98p: 1/24.0 - 1/249.7 sec

    50.00 Hz mode:
    50i/50p: 1/50.0 - 1/250.0 sec
    25p: 1/25.0- 1/250.0 sec

  • VFR Recording Frame Rate

    59.94 Hz mode: 2, 12, 15, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 45, 48 ,60 fps
    50.00 Hz mode: 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50 fps

  • Super Slow Recording Frame Rate

    59.94 Hz mode: FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
    50.00 Hz mode: FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)

  • Iris

    Auto/Manual

  • Image Stabilizer

    Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (UHD/FHD)

Recording

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  • Recording Media

    SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, UHS-I compatible

  • Recording Format

    MOV, MP4, AVCHD

  • Video Compression Method

    MOV(HEVC)/MP4(HEVC): H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile
    MOV, MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
    AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile

  • Audio Compression Method

    MOV: LPCM, 48kHz/24bit, 2ch
    MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
    AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch

  • 2-slot Function

    Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording

  • System Frequency

    59.94Hz / 50.00Hz

  • Recording/Playback Mode

    MOV (HEVC):
    [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)

    MOV:
    [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)

  • Recording/Playback Mode (Contd.)

    MOV:
    [4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)

  • Recording/Playback Mode (Contd..)

    MOV:
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)

    MP4 (HEVC):
    [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)

  • Recording/Playback Mode (Contdf)

    MP4:
    [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)

    AVCHD
    [4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR)
    PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR)
    HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR)
    PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR)

Dual Codec

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  • Recording Format

    MOV

  • Video Compression Method

    H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, 420LongGOP

  • Audio Compression Method

    LPCM, 48kHz/24 bit, 2ch

  • Recording Format (FHD 50Mbps)

    (Main recording) MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    (Sub recording) MOV: FHD 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP

  • Recording Format (FHD 8Mbps)

    (Main recording) MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p/422LongGOP
    MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/422ALL-I
    (Sub recording) MOV: FHD/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    The frame rate for sub recording is the same as for main recording

Live Streaming

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  • Video Compression Format

    H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile

  • Video Resolution

    1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180

  • Streaming Method

    Unicast, Multicast

  • Frame Rate

    System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
    System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps

  • Bit Rate

    24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps

  • Audio Compression Format

    AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch

  • Network Protocol

    RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS

Still Image

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  • Recording Format

    JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)

  • Recording Image Size

    Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)

Interface

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  • Video

    SDI OUT:
    BNC x 1, 0.8V[p-p], 75 Ohm, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, supports time code output and SDI remote recording control
    Output format 4:2:2 10bit
    1080/59.94p LEVEL-A/50.00p LEVEL-A, 1080/29.97PsF/25.00PsF/23.98PsF, 1080/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p, 1080/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p

  • Video (Contd.)

    HDMI: Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control
    Output format: 4:2:2 10bit
    2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p, 1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p

  • Audio Input

    Built-in Microphone: Stereo microphone

    Audio Input:
    2x XLR (3 pins)
    Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
    LINE: dBu/0dBu (switchable menu)
    MIC: -40dBu/-50dBu/-60dBu (switchable menu)

  • Audio Output

    SDI OUT: 2 ch (LPCM)
    HDMI: 2 ch (LPCM)
    Headphone: 1x 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
    Speaker: 1x 20mm diameter, round

  • Other Input/Output

    TC IN/OUT:
    BNC x 1, input/output (switchable menu)
    Input: 1.0V f 4.0V [p-p], 10k Ohm
    Output: 2.0V +/-0.5V[p-p], low impedance

    Camera Remote: 1x 2.5mm diameter super mini jack

    USB:
    Type-C x 1, USB3.1 Gen 1, HOST/DEVICE (switchable menu)
    HOST: Bus power supported (5V, 0.9A), USB ethernet adapter supported
    DEVICE: mass storage function (read only)

    DC IN:
    DC 12V (11.4V - 12.6V) EIAJ Type4

  • Other Input/Output (Contd.)

    LAN: RJ-45 x1, 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX

  • Standard

    IEEE 802.11b/g/n

  • Frequency

    2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)

General

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  • Power Supply

    7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adapter)

  • Power Consumption

    20.6W (LCD Monitor)

  • LCD Monitor

    3.5" Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots)

  • Viewfinder

    0.39" Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots

  • Manual Ring

    Focus/Zoom/Iris

  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes

  • Battery Info

    Optional, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium Ion

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Battery Type

    Non-universal

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 6.82 x 7.68 x 13.55" (173 x 195 x 344mm) (including lens hood, excluding eye cup and microphone holder)

  • Weight

    Approx. 4.50 lbs (2.04kg) (main unit only (including grip belt), excluding lens hood, battery, and supplied accessories)
    Approx. 5.49 lbs (2.49kg) (including lens hood, supplied battery, eye cup, two SD cards, microphone holder and INPUT terminal caps)

  • UPC Code

    885170399211

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Special Features24P, 25P, Mic Input, Time Code I/O, Touchscreen LCD, XLR Mic Input, Zoom24P, 25P, Mic Input, Time Code I/O, Touchscreen LCD, XLR Mic Input, Zoom25P, Genlockable, Interchangeable Lenses
ResolutionHigh DefinitionHigh DefinitionAVCHD, High Definition
Kit StyleBaseBaseBase
ConfigurationCamcorder OnlyCamcorder OnlyCamcorder Only
Sensor Type3MOS3MOS3MOS
Sensor Size1"1"1/3"
Lens Included20x Zoom20x Zoom-
Recording MediaSecure Digital (SD)Secure Digital (SD)microP2, P2 Card, Secure Digital (SD)

About Panasonic HC-X2

A cutting-edge addition to the world of professional videography, the Panasonic HC-X2 4K UHD 1" Sensor Professional Camcorder delivers unparalleled performance and precision. This advanced video recorder boasts a 20x optical zoom, a 24.5mm wide-angle lens, and 4K high-precision autofocus with innovative face detection technology for superior accuracy.

The HC-X2 is designed to capture stunning 4K UHD and FHD footage, offering a range of recording formats including Super Slow Motion (120/100 fps) and Variable Frame Rate (VFR) from 2 to 60 fps. This versatility allows for creative and expressive video production, from slow-motion effects to quick-motion techniques.

Equipped with a high-sensitivity 1.0-type (1.0-inch) 4K sensor, the HC-X2 ensures exceptional image quality, capturing UHD footage without cropping and offering a balanced depth of field. This camcorder supports a variety of bit rates and formats, including MOV (QuickTime), MP4, and AVCHD, catering to a wide range of professional needs.

For stable image acquisition, the HC-X2 features a 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ system, which detects and corrects handshake in 5 axes, including rotational blurring. This advanced stabilization technology ensures smooth, high-quality footage even under unstable shooting conditions.

The HC-X2 also supports HDR video production with its HLG Gamma Mode and 13-stop V-Log, rendering more natural and true-to-life images. With built-in Wi-Fi and direct Ethernet connection, this camcorder offers versatile network functions, enabling wireless remote control and stable live streaming.

Designed to meet the needs of video professionals, the HC-X2 features a high-resolution 3.5-inch LCD monitor, triple manual rings for zoom, focus, and iris operations, and 14 customizable User buttons. It also offers a double SD card slot for seamless and continuous recording, and supports high-resolution linear PCM audio recording for superior sound quality.

In summary, the Panasonic HC-X2 4K UHD 1" Sensor Professional Camcorder is a powerful and versatile tool for professional videographers, offering remarkable optical performance, high-precision autofocus, advanced image stabilization, and a range of recording formats for creative video production.

Panasonic HC-X2 Features

  • High-end 4K Recording Capabilities: Harness 4K recording in up to UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 10-bit 4:2:2 resolutions to bring your videos to life
  • Large 1" 15.03MP 4K Sensor: Achieve superior image quality and depth with a broad sensor, ensuring high-grade, professional video outputs
  • Advanced 20x Optical Zoom: Zoom in with precision, starting from a 24.5mm wide-angle, extending up to 490mm telephoto, and enjoy additional i.ZOOM features at both 4K and FHD resolutions
  • Face Detection AF/AE: Benefit from efficient and accurate focusing with advanced face detection, ensuring impeccable exposure for your subjects
  • Enhanced Image Stability: Experience 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ that ensures crisp, shake-free footage across all shooting angles
  • HDR Video with HLG & V-Log: Dive into the world of HDR video production, with a dynamic range that brings more natural and lifelike visuals
  • Versatile Slow Motion & VFR: Record super slow-motion HD footage at 120 fps and adjust frame rates between 2 to 60 fps for creative flexibility
  • Comprehensive Network Features: Leverage built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet connectivity, and seamless live streaming options directly to platforms like Facebook and YouTube
  • Advanced 3.5-inch LCD Monitor: Boasting an impressive 2,760k-dot resolution, it offers pristine clarity and exceptional brightness, even under direct sunlight, supplemented by an improved electrostatic touch panel for effortless menu navigation
  • Dual Viewfinder & LCD Output: Utilize the 2,360K-dot tiltable viewfinder in conjunction with the LCD to simultaneously monitor your shots, streamlining your workflow
  • Precision Focus Assist Tools: Features like Expand, Peaking, and Area Mode support meticulous manual focusing, with added compatibility for IR lights to facilitate infrared shooting in low-light conditions
  • Ergonomic Lens Controls: Triple Manual Rings for zoom, focus, and iris are seamlessly integrated, along with 14 customizable User buttons distributed across the body and LCD touch panel for tailored function allocation
  • Multi-Setting ND Filter & Gain Selector: Adjust ND filters from Clear to 1/64 levels and benefit from the convenience of Gain and AWB selectors, meeting professional videography demands
  • Compact Integrated Battery Design: Allows for over 4 hours of continuous shooting without any external protrusion from the camera body
  • Versatile SD Card Management: Offers Double SD Card slots with functionalities like Unlimited Relay Recording, Simultaneous Recording, Background Recording, and Dual Codec Recording for optimum storage utility
  • High-Fidelity Audio Capabilities: Experience 48-kHz/24-bit high-resolution linear PCM audio recording, with dedicated +48V Phantom Power Supply/MIC/LINE Selectable XLR Audio Input
  • Professional Image Customization Tools: Achieve distinct visual effects using 16-Axis Color Correction, Soft Skin effect, Master Detail adjustments, customizable Scene Files, and an 8-Mode Gamma setting including two CINE-LIKE gamma options

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture stunning 4K UHD video with the Panasonic HC-X2 professional camcorder.
  • Achieve cinematic shots with the 20x optical zoom Panasonic lens, great for documentaries.
  • Enjoy superior image stabilization with 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ for smooth, steady footage.
  • Record high-quality audio with dual XLR inputs, perfect for professional interviews.
  • Stream live events with versatile network protocol support (RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS).
  • Benefit from extended recording with dual SD card slots offering relay & simultaneous recording.

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic HC-X2 4K UHD Professional Camcorder
  • AC Adapter
  • AC Cable
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (5900mAh)
  • Battery Charger
  • Eye Cup
  • Lens Hood
  • Microphone Holder
  • Microphone Holder Screws
  • Input Terminal Cap
  • Panasonic 1 Year Limited Warranty