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Panasonic HC-X1 vs Sony PXW-Z90

    6.81 in
    7.68 in
    Panasonic HC-X1 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-X1
      5.12 in
      7.25 in
      Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
      Sony PXW-Z90
      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 %
      89
      3.5 out of 5
      89 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		37 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

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      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Sensor typeMOSCMOS

      Image

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      White balance modes
      • ATW
      • Auto
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • One push
      • Auto
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Optical zoom20.0 x12.0 x
      Digital zoom10.0 x48.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.82.8
      Maximum aperture4.54.5
      Focal length equiv25.4 - 50829 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)8.8 - 1769.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.5 in3.46 in
      Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.39 in0.39 in
      Flip-out screenyesyes

      Photography features

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Camera shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      3D supportnono

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      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
      • H.264
      • MPEG4
      Maximum frame rate60.0 fps120.0 fps

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Audio systemStereoDolby Digital 2.0

      Design

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Height7.68 in7.25 in
      Width6.81 in5.12 in
      Depth13.62 in11.38 in
      Weight70.55 oz49.03 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Compatible memory cards
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Battery voltage7.28 V7.4 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-X1Panasonic HC-X1
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      HDMIyesyes
      Headphone port3.5 mm3.5 mm
      Wi-Finoyes
      DC-in jackyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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