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Panasonic HC-VXF1

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User ratings:
83
3.6 out of 5
83 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
1 %
Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 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
Some people feel that the camcorder is the ‘dad joke’ of gadgets. As fathers’ ourselves, our best advice for you is to suggest you look at the whole picture (heh, heh, heh). We know what you’re thinking; if you have to listen to another terrible dad joke, you’re going to ‘snap’ (heh, heh, heh). Well, stop being so darn ‘negative’ (heh, heh, heh). But seriously, when people think camcorder, they think white tennis shoes, calf-high tube socks, khaki shorts and yacht rock. Now, as much as we love a little Michael McDonald and Hall and Oates from time to time,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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Pros

  • The camera feels great in your hand
  • well packed and on time as promised
  • 4k mode

Cons

  • The mains cable is ridiculously short e
  • lacking in picture profiles and creative styles
  • It s like a poor man s Steadicam

Key specs

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

Panasonic HC-VXF1 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic HC-VXF1

Pros

  • The camera feels great in your hand
  • well packed and on time as promised
  • 4k mode
  • good and clear viewfinder
  • Indoor picture quality is much better than a cheap camcorder
  • Great zoom
  • good in low light
  • sharper edges makes the new camcorder looks more compact
  • the files are easily handled by all major editing programs
  • It s simple to use and gets a good image
  • reach an enthusiastic audience of students

Cons

  • The mains cable is ridiculously short e
  • lacking in picture profiles and creative styles
  • It s like a poor man s Steadicam
  • tendency for the form factor to have sharper edges
  • massive expensive of completely professional equipment
  • Smartphones are not designed for documentation
  • also reduces wear on the camcorder s drive area
  • cameras are not connected to the main camera
  • 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

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Panasonic HC-VXF1 - 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
Digital zoom250.0 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
Width2.72 in
Depth6.57 in
Weight15.87 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 stabilizeryes
Image stabilizer typeHybrid
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal3.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
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

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