The Panasonic VX1 camcorder offers a 4K cinema-like recording experience. Premium optical and sensor performance come from a new LEICA DICOMAR 24X optical zoom lens (25-600mm) with a bright aperture range from F1.8 wide - 4.0 tele, and a large 1/2.5” BSI MOS Sensor for impressive capture even in low light.

To keep the image rock stable, three unique optical image stabilization technology work together; 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, Ball O.I.S., and Adaptive O.I.S. For a more natural look, the VX1 has a new Active Contrast technology equalizes gradation, while the HDR Movie mode enables a wider dynamic range response.

4K Premium Image Quality

High-definition 4K shooting gives you highly natural, realistic images. And 4K PHOTO captures those decisive moments. You get uncompromising picture quality at all times with the remarkable LEICA Dicomar lens.

Wide 25mm* and Optical 24x Zoom Lens

The New 4K lens covers the range from 25mm wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom achieved by a 4-Drive Lens System. The stunning wide-angle setting not only fits large groups of people and background images into narrow locations but is also convenient for taking selfies with a rotatable LCD.

* 35mm camera equivalent. Available with 4K and FHD/24p mode.

New Hybrid O.I.S.
 

• 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +

Uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots.

• Adaptive O.I.S.

Automatically optimizes the O.I.S. effectiveness by adjusting the O.I.S. mechanical control to various shooting positions, conditions, and user characteristics.

• Ball O.I.S.

Reduces wear on the drive section, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.

• Level Shot Function

Automatically detects and corrects the tilting of captured images.

Other features

• 4K High-Precision AF

Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance and stability. With Custom AF, you can also choose from three focus modes.

• Active Contrast

Automatically equalizes the gradation in response to the brightness distribution within the image.

• 4K Cropping

When shooting in 4K, your subjects stay framed, without blurring, because you can edit the images in the camera and save them in Full-HD.

• Cinema-Like Effect

Allows Dolly Zoom and other professional-like shooting techniques used in cinema films.

Specifications

Image sensor: 1/2,5 inch BSI sensor
Video resoltion: 4K (2840 x 2160 pixles) and Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixles)
Lens: Leica Dicomar, 25-600mm equiv. with f/1,8 (wide angle) to f/4 (tele photo)
Optical zoom: 24x
Image Stabilization: Yes, 5 axis Hybrid O.I.S. +
Screen: 3 inch rotatable touch screen with 460 000 pixles
Viewfinder: No
Microphone: Built-in microphone with 5.1 surround sound plus external microphone input
Video Format: AVCHD Progressive, MP4
Memory Card: SD / SDHC / SDXC (not included)
Bulit-in Memory: No
WiFi: Yes
Other Features: 4K Crop, 4K Photo, Dolly Zoom, HDR video
Dimensions: 68 x 75 x 141 mm
Weight: 435 grams