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Panasonic HC-VX1

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
81 user ratings
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4 stars
30 %
3 stars
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2 stars
16 %
1 stars
1 %
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • the files are easily handled by all major editing programs

Cons

  • cameras are not connected to the main camera
  • it falls down in low light settings
  • helps modestly -- it's still slow

Key specs

  • MOS BSI
  • 1/2.5 in
  • 8.29 Mpx
  • 3 in
  • yes
  • 3840, 2160 px

Panasonic HC-VX1 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic HC-VX1

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • the files are easily handled by all major editing programs
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students
  • enthusiasts and professional videographers and filmmakers
  • It s simple to use and gets a good image

Cons

  • cameras are not connected to the main camera
  • it falls down in low light settings
  • helps modestly -- it's still slow
  • the cameras tend to be in the ISO 3200 range
  • the lens is 1-2 stops slower than my normal lenses
  • deeper DOF makes focus less critical and conceals focus errors
  • it requires the phone to connect again
  • Pan too quickly and vertical lines will bend
  • Autofocus is the only way to get a subject in focus
  • You cannot manually focus this camera

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Panasonic HC-VX1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS BSI
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective megapixels8.29 Mpx
Total megapixels8.57 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom24.0 x
Focal length equiv25 - 600
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)4.12 - 98.9
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Filter size2.44 in
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Photography features
Built-in flashno
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Audio features
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0/5.1
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Dimensions
Height3.03 in
Width2.68 in
Depth5.55 in
Weight15.1 oz
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Power
Battery capacity1940.0 mAh
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Other features
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • ENG
  • HIN
  • PER
  • THA
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Image
Maximum image resolution6784 x 3816 px
White balance modes
  • Indoor
  • Sunny
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Resolution
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Microphone portyes
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Bluetoothno

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