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Panasonic AG-DVX200 Camcorder
Panasonic AG-DVX200
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Panasonic HC-X1 Camcorder
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Panasonic HC-X1000 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-X1000
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Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
When form and function meet up, you know you really have a winner. The Panasonic AG-DVX200 has stunning looks, and we’ve set off to find out ifRead more
While some filmmakers may be drifting away from DSLRs as their tool of choice (see “Rethinking DSLR Filmmaking” from our February issue), the “DSLR look” is still prized. Panasonic’s AG-DVX200 is a bid to win the disaffected DSLR shooter’s heart by pairing the shallow depth of field and dynamic range of a larger image sensor with the ergonomics and feature...Read more
By technical editor Matt Allard: In the final part of my review of the Panasonic DVX 200 I am going to look at some of the extra features the camera has and give you my final thoughts and conclusions. You can see all the previous parts of my review here: Panasonic DVX 200 Review Part … ContinuedRead more
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A high quality camera is what separates the hobby video makers from the professionals. Gone are the days where producers would have to spend countless hours just to perform simple color correction. Most corrections are done by the camera itself. As long as you have a professional grade camera, your video will come out looking crisp. Many amateur filmmakers in different genres (ex. action sports, independent film) start out with more affordable video cameras before graduating to better quality, professional-level camcorders. If you’re ready for an upgrade, the Panasonic HC-X1 4K Ultra HD Camcorder may help you step your gameRead more
Those that depend on the traditional camcorder format haven’t seen huge advances year after year, but with the HC-X1, Panasonic has taken all of theRead more
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Panasonic has been among the more aggressive manufacturers when it comes to promoting 4K video (those pricey TVs aren’t going to sell themselves, you know) and the HC-X1000 is the company’s latest attempt to bring 4K recording to a wider audience of video professionals. The HC-X1000 stakes its claim to increasingly contested turf. It’s a small-sensor video camera challenged from...Read more
FacebookTweet Is A Proper Camcorder The Better Solution? Background As a longtime journalist in the “imaging” world, it has always been important for me to keep...Read more
By now you’ve probably seen a 4K television demonstration, watched the crisp footage, done your research and come to the horrifying conclusion: “My videoRead more
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3.8 out of 5
57 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
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3.7 out of 5
68 user ratings
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4 stars
32 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
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3.7 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Sensor

Sensor typeMOSMOSMOS
Effective megapixels15.49 Mpx9.46 Mpx8.85 Mpx
Total megapixels15.49 Mpx
N/A
18.47 Mpx
Optical sensor size
N/A
N/A
1.0 in

Image

Maximum image resolution4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px
White balance modesAuto
  • ATW
  • Auto
Auto
Supported image file formatsJPG
  • EXIF
  • JPEG XR
JPG
Image stabilizeryesyesyes
Image stabilizer typeOpticalHybridHybrid
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
N/A

Optics and focus

Optical zoom13.0 x20.0 x20.0 x
Digital zoom10.0 x10.0 x10.0 x
Minimum aperture2.82.8
N/A
Maximum aperture4.54.5
N/A
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)12.8 - 1678.8 - 1764.08 - 81.6
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.83 in2.64 in1.93 in
Focal length equiv
N/A
25.4 - 50830.8 - 626
Auto focus (AF) lock
N/A
N/A
yes

Screen and viewfinder

Built-in displayyesyesyes
DisplayLCDLCDLCD
Display diagonal4.3 in3.5 in3.5 in
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in0.45 in
Flip-out screen
N/A
yes
N/A

Photography features

Camera shutter typeElectronic
N/A
N/A
Built-in flashnono
N/A
3D supportnonono
Camera shutter speed
N/A
1.0 s1.0 s
Histogram
N/A
N/A
yes

Videography features

Resolution
  • 720 x 480
  • 720 x 576
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
  • 720 x 480
  • 720 x 576
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px4096 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HDFull HD
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVCHD
  • MOV
  • MP4
Maximum frame rate60.0 fps60.0 fps
N/A

Audio features

Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Built-in speaker(s)yesyesyes
Audio systemDolby DigitalStereoDolby Digital 2.0
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
N/A
  • AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP4
Wind filter
N/A
yes
N/A

Design

Colour of productBlack,RedBlackBlack
Operating temperature0 - 40
N/A
N/A
Operating relative humidity10 - 80
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Height7.13 in7.68 in6.69 in
Width8.5 in6.81 in6.3 in
Depth14.72 in13.62 in12.4 in
Weight95.24 oz70.55 oz54.67 oz

Storage

Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots2
N/A
2
Storage typesMemory cardMemory cardMemory card
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2
N/A
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.2

Power

Power supply type
  • DC 7.2 V
  • DC 12 V
N/A
N/A
Battery capacity5800.0 mAh5900.0 mAh5800.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.2 V7.28 V7.2 V
AC adapter includedyesyes
N/A

Connectivity

HDMIyesyesyes
USB portyesyes
N/A
USB connector type
  • Micro-USB B
  • USB Type-A
N/A
N/A
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm3.5 mm
DC-in jackyesyes
N/A
PictBridgeno
N/A
no
Wi-Fi
N/A
noyes
Bluetooth
N/A
no
N/A
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n

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