Name: HC-VX980
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 273417
Rating: 3.8 (69 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

solid and well-built
It s simple to use and gets a good image
the files are easily handled by all major editing programs

Autofocus is the only way to get a subject in focus
You cannot manually focus this camera
it requires the phone to connect again

Sensor type: MOS BSI
Optical sensor size: 1/2.3 in
Effective megapixels: 8.29 Mpx
Display diagonal: 3 in
Touchscreen: yes
Maximum resolution: 3840, 2160 px

Panasonic HC-VX980 - Pros & Cons

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

Autofocus is the only way to get a subject in focus
You cannot manually focus this camera
it requires the phone to connect again
Pan too quickly and vertical lines will bend
cameras are not connected to the main camera
only records in MP4 video format
not

Panasonic - Video Reviews (9)

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Panasonic HC-VX980 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	MOS BSI
Optical sensor size	1.0 in
Effective megapixels	8.29 Mpx
Total megapixels	18.91 Mpx

Optical zoom	20.0 x
Digital zoom	1500.0 x
Focal length equiv	37.6 - 752.8
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)	4.08 - 81.6
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Filter size	1.93 in

Resolution	640 x 480 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 px
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported	AVCHD MP4

Colour of product	Black

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Memory slots	1
Storage types	Memory card

HDMI	yes
USB port	yes
Wi-Fi	yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b 802.11g 802.11n

Maximum image resolution	6784 x 3816 px
Supported image file formats	JPEG XR
Image stabilizer	yes

Built-in display	yes
Display	LCD
Display diagonal	3.0 in
Touchscreen	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Audio system	Dolby Digital 5.1

Height	2.87 in
Width	2.68 in
Depth	5.47 in
Weight	12.38 oz

Battery capacity	1940.0 mAh

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Panasonic HC-VX980 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (3)

4.5

Based on 3 reviews

Panasonic HC-VX980 Panasonic HC-VX980EB-K

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Published: 26.02.2016

Panasonic HC-VX980EB-K

4.5

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.

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Panasonic HC-VX980 Review: Panasonic HC-VX1 Delivers 4K Video on a Budget

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Published: 11.07.2018

Review: Panasonic HC-VX1 Delivers 4K Video on a Budget

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.