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Panasonic HC-VX1 vs Panasonic HC-VX980

    2.68 in
    3.03 in
    Panasonic HC-VX1 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-VX1
      2.68 in
      2.87 in
      Panasonic HC-VX980 Camcorder
      Panasonic HC-VX980
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
      The Panasonic HC-VX1 is an affordable camera with a good looking image, better than average low light performance and UHD 4K recording — all for $800.Read more
      Panasonic has chosen the CES show to announce four new camcorders with large sensors, improved stabilisation and a 24x optical zoom lens.Read more
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      2 editorial reviews
      The HC-VX980EB-K is another great 4K camcorder from Panasonic, with fewer features than the top model but the keener price is more than compensation.Read more
      The Panasonic HC-VX1 is an affordable camera with a good looking image, better than average low light performance and UHD 4K recording — all for $800.Read more
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      User rating
      81
      3.7 out of 5
      81 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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      1 stars
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      3.8 out of 5
      69 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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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Sensor typeMOS BSIMOS BSI
      Optical sensor size1.0 in1.0 in
      Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx8.29 Mpx
      Total megapixels8.57 Mpx18.91 Mpx

      Image

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Maximum image resolution6784 x 3816 px6784 x 3816 px
      Supported image file formatsJPEGJPEG XR

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Optical zoom24.0 x20.0 x
      Focal length equiv25 - 60037.6 - 752.8
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.12 - 98.94.08 - 81.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
      Filter size2.44 in1.93 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.0 in
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Resolution
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
      HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • MPEG4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0/5.1Dolby Digital 5.1

      Design

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Height3.03 in2.87 in
      Width2.68 in2.68 in
      Depth5.55 in5.47 in
      Weight15.1 oz12.38 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      Battery capacity1940.0 mAh1940.0 mAh

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-VX1Panasonic HC-VX1
      Panasonic HC-VX980Panasonic HC-VX980
      HDMIyesyes
      Wi-Fiyesyes
      Wi-Fi standards
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n
      • 802.11b
      • 802.11g
      • 802.11n

      Pros & Cons

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