Last Updated on July 8, 2020
Features
- 4K 24p 100M: 4096x2160 100Mbps
- 4K 60p/50p 150M: 3840x2160 150Mbps
- Really impressive Lux Night Mode
- Wifi with NFC for easy transfer
- Dual SD Card Slots
Panasonic HC1000 Introduction Video
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With a number of cameras in the market touting 4K capability, what makes the Panasonic HC-X1000 so special? Well, it’s the first one that is capable of recording 4K ultra HD video at 60 frames per second onto an SD card.
This camera is intended for 1080p shooters who are looking to venture into 4K production. The HC-X1000 features a host of features such as twin XLR audio inputs, built-in ND filters, 20x zoom, high-sped autofocus Leica lens and a pop-out protected touch screen.
Panasonic’s new 4K creation also comes with dual SD card slots. Not only that, it also introduces a feature called “background recording,” which is a mode that records footage on the secondary card so you don’t miss out on anything.
Competitors in the market include the FDR-AX1 by Sony. The level of specification is quite similar, but the HC-X1000 comes with a much more pleasing price tag. And the fact that the FDR-AX1 needs XQD cards to record film rather than SD cards makes its Panasonic rival much more appealing.
Remote Control
The HC-X1000 by Panasonic comes with a WiFi transmitter that allows you to to remotely access the device from a smartphone or tablet. Connecting, controlling and monitoring the camera from your handheld device is made possible through the Panasonic Image App – which is available for both iOS and Android devices.
Other Features
Panasonic’s 4K creation comes with a built-in Leica Dicomar lens which features four lens groups, as well as iris rings that are electronically linked for manual control. The rings are textured which provides for a better feel.
There are also two viewfinders on the camera which gives the user different choices when operating the camera. You can choose a traditional tilt up color EVF or the pull-out LCD high resolution touch screen. The latter is located above the lens so that you get more natural viewing when opting to shoot handheld.
When it comes to recording modes, the HC-X1000 supports the following formats:
- MP4
- MOV
- AVCHD
The storage media of choice are SDXC cards, but keep in mind that cards rated as UHS-1 U3 are recommended in order to record the highest bit rates.
With two SD card slots, you can use relay recording and simultaneous recording. And as mentioned earlier, you can use background recording mode when filming in HD.
The HC-X100 comes with a clear, ¼, 1/16 and 1/64th ND filters for use in exposure control when shooting outdoors.
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Take it away
Those who wish to make the move to 4K will find the HC-X1000 by Panasonic a good choice of camera. With a set of tasty features and the ability to record 4K ultra HD at 60p onto an SD card, this device not only gives good quality output, but value for money as well.
4K Test Footage
More 4K Footage taken on the HC X1000
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SENSOR SECTION
- Image Sensor 1/2.3-type MOS Sensor (For Europe)
1/2.3″ MOS Sensor (For North America / Asia) - Total Pixels 18.47 megapixels
- Effective Pixles 8.85 megapixels [17:9], 8.29 megapixels [16:9]
- Image Sensor 1/2.3-type MOS Sensor (For Europe)
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LENS SECTION
- F Value F1.8 ¿ F3.6
- Optical Zoom 20x
- Focal Length 4.08 ¿ 81.6 mm
- 35 mm Film Camera Equivalent (Motion Image/Still Image) 29.5 ¿ 600 mm [17:9], 30.8 ¿ 626 mm [16:9]
- Filter Diameter 49 mm
- Lens Brand Leica Dicomar Lens
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CAMERA SECTION
- Standard Illumination 1400 lx
- Minimum Illumination 4 lx (Super Gain 30dB, Shutter 1/30)
- Focus Auto / Manual
- Zoom
- Intelligent Zoom OFF 20x
- Intelligent Zoom ON 40x*
- Digital Zoom 2x / 5x / 10x
- ND Filter 1/4, 1/16, 1/64, OFF
- White Balance Auto / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2400K—9900K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
- Shutter Speed 60p / 60i / 30p: 1/8 — 1/8000
50p / 50i : 1/6 — 1/8000
25p: 1/6 — 1/8000
24p: 1/6 — 1/8000 - Iris Auto / Manual
- Image Stabilizer C4K/4K: POWER O.I.S.
Full-HD or lower: 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode
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RECORDING SECTION
- Recording Media SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
- Recording Format MOV (LPCM) / MP4 (LPCM) / MP4
AVCHD: AVCHD Progressive - Video Compression Method MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Audio Compression Method MOV: LPCM (2ch)
MP4: LPCM / AAC (2ch)
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch) - System Frequency 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
- Recording / Playback Mode
- MP4 C4K 24p 100M: 4096x2160, Average 100Mbps (VBR), LPCM
4K 60p/50p 150M: 3840x2160, Average 150Mbps (VBR), LPCM
4K 30p/25p 100M: 3840x2160, Average 100Mbps (VBR), LPCM or AAC
4K 24p 100M: 3840x2160, Average 100Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 60p/50p 200M (ALL-Intra): 1920x1080, Average 200Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 60p/50p 100M: 1920x1080, Average 100Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 60p/50p 50M: 1920x1080, Average 50Mbps (VBR), LPCM or AAC
FHD 30p/25p 200M (ALL-Intra): 1920x1080, Average 200Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 30p/25p 50M: 1920x1080, Average 50Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 24p 200M (ALL-Intra): 1920x1080, Average 200Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 24p 50M: 1920x1080, Average 50Mbps (VBR), LPCM - MOV FHD 60p/50p 200M (ALL-Intra): 1920x1080, Average 200Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 60p/50p 100M: 1920x1080, Average 100Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 60p/50p 50M: 1920x1080, Average 50Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 30p/25p 200M (ALL-Intra): 1920x1080, Average 200Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 30p/25p 50M: 1920x1080, Average 50Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 24p 200M (ALL-Intra): 1920x1080, Average 200Mbps (VBR), LPCM
FHD 24p 50M: 1920x1080, Average 50Mbps (VBR), LPCM - AVCHD PS 1080 60p/50p: 1920x1080, Average 28Mbps (VBR)
PH 1080 60i/50i: 1920x1080, Average 24Mbps (VBR)
HA 1080 60i/50i: 1920x1080, Average 17Mbps (VBR)
HE 1080 60i/50i: 1440x1080, Average 5Mbps (VBR)
PM 720 60p/50p: 1280x720, Average 8Mbps (VBR) - Thumbnail Display 20 thumbnails/page, 9 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page
- Microphone Stereo Microphone
- Speaker Dynamic type
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STILL IMAGE SECTION
- Recording Format JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
- Recording Image Size [17:9] 8.8megapixels (4096 x 2160)
[16:9] 8.3megapixels (3840 x 2160), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) - Flash —
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GENERAL SECTION
- Power Supply 7.2V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption 15.4W (LCD Monitor) / 14.3W (Viewfinder)
- Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 160 x 170 x 315 mm (6.3 x 6.69 x 12.4 inch)
- Weight (w/o Battery and SD Card) Approx. 1550g (3.42 lb)
- LCD Monitor 8.83 cm (3.5″) Wide LCD monitor (1,152,000 dots) (For Europe)
3.5″ Wide LCD monitor (1,152,000 dots) (For North America / Asia) - Viewfinder 1.15 cm (0.45″) Wide EVF (1,226,880 dots) (For Europe)
0.45″ Wide EVF (1,226,880 dots) (For North America / Asia) - Manual Ring Focus / Zoom / Iris
- Interface
- AV Yes
- HDMI Type A
- XLR Input XLR (3 pins) x 2
Line¿0dBu/+4dBu,¿Mic¿-40dBu/-50dBu/-60dBu - Headphone Yes (3.5mm stereo mini)
- USB Micro-B: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed
Type A: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, Host (for USB HDD**), Bus Power Supply - Camera Remote 2.5mm super mini jack x 1 (ZOOM S/S)
3.5mm mini jack x 1 (FOCUS/IRIS) - LED Video Light —
- Accessory Shoe Yes
Unboxing the Panasonic HC X1000
User Reviews
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I love this camcorder, easily the best I have owned.
This may be a little more expensive that some of the 4k sony cameras but I am glad i paid the extra. The 4k recording is at 60 frames per second and the output i get from this is very high quality. Very happy with my purchase.