Bring your mobile sports, event, or multi-camera video productions into the world of 4K with the Panasonic HC-X2 4K Camcorder. Featuring a large 1" 15.03MP 4K sensor, the HC-X2 is can record high-quality, professional-grade video in up to UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 10-bit 4:2:2 resolutions. You can also record 1080p in VFR (variable frame rate) in 10 increments from 2 to 60 fps, as well as record HD video in a super-slow-motion mode at a frame rate up to 120 fps. The X2 features numerous enhancements to its high-speed AF with face detection, HLG 13-stop dynamic range, a brighter monitor, UHD 4K image stabilization, timecode input and output, HDMI and 3G-SDI output, and built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
Whether producing event or ENG-style videos or live streaming, the 20x optical zoom power of the lens starts from a wide 24mm equivalent FOV for shooting in tight spots or grabbing impressive establishing shots, and it extends out to 32x i.Zoom for getting in tight on far-away subjects. The X2 also features built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to live stream via RTMP/RTSP, and it can also tether to a computer using Wi-Fi or USB so you can stream using popular content providers such as YouTube or Facebook Live. You can also wirelessly remotely control the X2 using a tablet or smartphone with a free-to-download Panasonic app.
Panasonic HC-X2Specs:
| Sensor Resolution | Effective: 15.03 Megapixel |
| Image Sensor | 1"-Type MOS |
| Image Stabilization | Optical in Integrated Lens, 5-Axis (Video Only), Digital |
| Built-In ND Filter | Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters |
| Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Shutter Type | Electronic Global Shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 1/6 Second |
| Precise Scan Rate | No |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.2 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed |
| Focal Length | 8.8 to 176mm (35mm Equivalent: 24.5 to 490mm) |
| Optical Zoom Ratio | 20x |
| Max Digital Zoom | 32x (in 1080p), 24x (in UHD 4K) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Filter Size | 67 mm |
| Control Rings | Focus, Zoom, Iris |
| Focus Control | Autofocus, Manual Focus |
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit (1080p at 23.98/29.97/50/59.94 fps, etc.), MOV 4:2:0/4:2:2 10-Bit (UHD 4K at various frame rates), MP4 4:2:0 10-/8-Bit (UHD 4K, 1080p). |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion | Yes |
| Built-In Microphone | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | AVCHD: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz; MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz AAC Audio; MOV: 2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz |
| IP Streaming | H.264, MP4, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP (320 x 180 to 1920 x 1080 at 24p to 60p) |
| Image Sizes | 16:9 DCF / EXIF / JPEG (3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Video I/O | 1x HDMI Output, 1x BNC (3G-SDI) Output |
| Audio I/O | 2x XLR 3-Pin Microphone Input (+48 V Phantom Power), 1x 1/8" TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
| Power I/O | 1x Barrel (11.4 to 12.6VDC) Input |
| Other I/O | 1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Input, 1x USB-C Input, 1x BNC (Timecode) Input/Output |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Mobile App Compatible | No |
| Global Positioning | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Built-In Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,770,000 Dot |
| Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Automatic, Manual Focus |
| Battery Type | Panasonic AG-VBR Series |
| Accessory Mount Thread | No |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.8 x 7.7 x 13.5" / 17.3 x 19.5 x 34.4 cm (With Protrusions) |
| Weight | 4.50 lb / 2.04 kg (Body Only), 5.49 lb / 2.49 kg (With Battery, Grip, Viewfinder) |