PANASONIC HC-X20

PANASONIC HC-X20

Panasonic HC-X20, new 4K professional camcorder with type 1.0 (1 inch) sensor that has the performance and performance required by professionals, while offering excellent weight balance.
It offers a wide visual performance with an optical zoom of 20x, a wide angle of 24,5 mm for both UHD and FHD, high precision 4K AF with new face detection, Hybrid O.I.S. 5-axis LCD, high brightness, among other features.

For video recording, the Panasonic HC-X20 is compatible with internal video recording 4:2:2 of 10 bits 30p/25p and the new high efficiency HEVC codec.
The super-slow camera (120/100 fps) and the VFR (from 2 to 60 fps) allow for a wider range of video options.

In addition, it offers numerous functions, such as simultaneous display on the LCD screen and on the EVF, triple manual rings, 2-channel XLR audio input terminals, ND filter, dual SD card slots, timeless recording or integrated Wi-Fi, which meet the needs in the field of professional video production.

Optical performance for accurate recording

The integrated objective offers a powerful 20x optical zoom that goes from the wide angle of 24,5 mm* to the 490 mm* remote. i.ZOOM gets an increase of 24x to 4K and 32x to FHD.
The 4-unit target system drives the 4 lens groups independently, achieving a 20x optical zoom and a compact body size.

? Equivalent to a 35 mm camera.

High speed and precision AF including AF/AE with facial detection

The higher focus speed, stability and tracking performance for 4K and Full-HD are achieved thanks to AF/AE facial detection along with the precise focus target unit. In addition, the tracking of people with color recognition can be activated only with touching the LCD screen, allowing precise tracking.

5-axis Hybrid Image Stabilization for sharp images

For UHD and FHD modes, in addition to OIS (Image Optical Stabilization), the electronic image stabilization operates to detect and correct the hand tremor in 5 axes, including rotational defocus.

High sensitivity 4K sensor for superior image quality

The type 1.0 MOS sensor (1.0 inches) is capable of recording in UHD (3840 x 2160) without cutting and offers a moderate field depth. In addition, it offers an excellent balance between image quality and sensitivity. File format can be selected between MOV (QuickTime), MP4 and AVCHD.

High quality recording with versatile modes

The new models are compatible with the internal recording of UHD up to 29,98p/25p and FHD up to 59,94p/50p in high quality 4:2:2 of 10 bits. When adjusting to 10-bit recording, the camcorder offers a 10-bit HDMI 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 output, which allows you to capture high-quality images with an external recorder. The new HEVC recording also supports UHD recording at a high bit rate of 200 Mbps, in addition to MOV, MP4 and AVCHD file formats.

Super Slow Motion and 4K VFR (from 2 to 60/50 fps)

The Super Slow Motion feature records HD images at a high speed of 120 fps (59.94 Hz)/100 fps (50 Hz) to show a slow motion effect. The HC-X2 and HC-X20 cameras are equipped with a 4K (UHD) VFR recording function (variable frame rate) that allows to change the frame rate from 2 to 60/50 fps*. In this way, the creator can use techniques such as overcranking, for a slow motion effect, and undercranking, for a quick camera effect.

? The selectable frame rate depends on the recording format.

The versatile network functions expand the user's workflow

With built-in Wi-Fi and with the use of an HC ROP application, wireless remote control can be configured, including camera settings and target control. The HC-X2 model is equipped with Ethernet for more stable live transmission, and the HC-X20 can also be connected to a cable LAN using a USB Ethernet adapter (sold separately).

The FHD transmission compatible with RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS allows direct connection and live transmission to different platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Functions and designs that support professional camera work

The 3.5-inch LCD display has a high resolution of approximately 2.760k points, more than double the previous model*1, and achieves excellent visibility even in full sunlight, with double brightness compared to the previous model*1.

Since the tiltable viewer of 2.360K points and the LCD display simultaneously emit the image being recorded, it can also be projected on the LCD screen while seen on the EVF, which improves work efficiency. In addition, to facilitate a quick and accurate manual approach, focus support functions such as expansion, peak and area mode have been incorporated. To shoot in even darker conditions, the IR lights available on the market*2 are compatible with the infrared shot.

The target cannon has 3 manual rings for zoom, focus and iris operations. There are a total of 14 user buttons, 9 on the body and 5 on the LCD touchscreen.

The ND filter can be adjusted to Clear, 1/4, 1/16 or 1/64. A winning selector and AWB selector are also provided.

The battery included, integrated into the camera, provides approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes (HC-X2) / 4 hours and 25 minutes (HC-X20) of continuous shooting.

*1 HC-X1
*2 Recommended: 850 nm wavelength light.


Double slot for SD cards and recording with dual UHD/FHD codec

2 slots are provided for SD memory cards. The recording support changes automatically and smoothly from slot 1 to 2.
Unlimited relay recording*1: The data is recorded continuously automatically changing the SD card recording slot 1 to slot 2.
Simultaneous recording: Identical data are recorded on the cards of both slots.
Recording in the background: An SD card can be adjusted on the slot 2 to record continuously, and another SD card can be adjusted on the slot 1 to record the necessary scenes lighting and turning off the REC.
Recording with double codec*2 (only HC-X2): Record simultaneously in 2 different formats, such as the main (UHD/FHD) and secondary (FHD), etc.

*1 The maximum file size that can be recorded on several SD cards is 96 GB. The recording will not stop even if the data size exceeds 96 GB.
*2 MOV format is only supported.

48 kHz/24 bit high-resolution PCM audio recording

The selectable XLR audio input with manual volume is equipped for each of the 2 channels. It is also compatible with a 24-bit linear PCM system (MOV), 16-bit AAC (MP4) or Dolby Audio (AVCHD) high quality 2-channel audio recording system.

Image Adjustment Functions of Broadcast Grade Camera

Independent color correction function of 16 axes: Allows the color match of multiple cameras under the same lighting condition, as well as the creative representation of the image.
Soft skin: It makes the skin colors appear softly and beautifully.
Teacher detail: Adjusts the general degree of improvement of the contours.
Scene Archive: 6 sets of image quality settings are preset in scene files.
Variety of gamma modes: Gamma setting can be selected between 8 modes, including 2 gammas CINE-LIKE. In addition to the 8 modes, the HC-X2 is also equipped with HLG and V-log.