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Panasonic HC-X1 vs Sony PXW-Z150

6.81 in
7.68 in
Panasonic HC-X1 Camcorder
Panasonic HC-X1
6.74 in
7.39 in
Sony PXW-Z150 Camcorder
Sony PXW-Z150
Available colors
User rating
68
3.7 out of 5
68 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
2 %
179
3.6 out of 5
179 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
37 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Sensor typeMOSCMOS

Image

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Maximum image resolution4096 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
White balance modes
  • ATW
  • Auto
Auto
Image stabilizeryesyes

Optics and focus

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Optical zoom20.0 x12.0 x
Focal length equiv25.4 - 50829 - 348
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)8.8 - 1769.3 - 111.6
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Filter size2.64 in2.44 in

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Built-in displayyesyes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal3.5 in3.5 in
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in

Photography features

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Built-in flashnono
3D supportnono

Videography features

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Resolution
  • 720 x 480
  • 720 x 576
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
  • 640 x 360
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
HD type4K Ultra HD4K Ultra HD
Video formats supported
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVC
  • AVCHD
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • XAVC-I

Audio features

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Design

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Height7.68 in7.39 in
Width6.81 in6.74 in
Depth13.62 in14.62 in
Weight70.55 oz80.07 oz

Storage

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Compatible memory cards
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
SD

Power

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
Battery voltage7.28 V7.2 V
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
Sony PXW-Z150Sony PXW-Z150
HDMIyesyes
Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
Wi-Finoyes

Pros & Cons

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