Panasonic HC-X20 4K video camera

Panasonic HC-X20E 4K Camcorder

Panasonic HC-X20E is a professional camcorder. The camera records 4K 60P or 4K 30P 10bit videos directly to a memory card. A convenient combination of 1' sensor size image quality, 20x bright zoom lens with 24.5mm wide angle. Professional reliability and video recording without time limits.

This camcorder also has a more advanced sister model, the HC-X2E, which has a LUT feature, SDI output and a built-in Ethernet network connection.

In addition, the Panasonic HC-X20E is a very capable camera for streaming! Connect the camera to a Wifi network and with RMTP technology, the video image is transferred directly to YouTube and other streaming services. You don't need separate devices, computers or software!

Passwords and IDs for services can be saved in the camera's memory and can be easily transferred to multiple cameras using a memory card. The camera can also adjust the video file bitrate according to the needs of the internet connection in use. In addition, you can wirelessly control the camera's settings via a tablet using the HC ROP software.

The camera belongs to the so-called professional ENG video camera category (Electronic News Gathering). This means, among other things, full manual control, XLR connectors and time coding for multiple cameras. The best thing about the Panasonic HC-X20E for professional use is that it is ready to shoot in less than ten seconds right out of the bag!

• UHD 4K60 video with live streaming
• 15MP 1' MOS sensor,
• Timecode In/Out for multiple camera synchronization
• 4K 60P video recording
• 4K 30P 10 bit video for post-processors
• Wifi
• High Dynamic Range Recording (HLG)
• 5-axis powerful image stabilization
• Built-in ND filters
• Two memory card slots
• 20X zoom 24.5 - 490mm cine equivalent optics
• Fast autofocus - including face detection
• HDMI output for video
• Shooting handle and XLR Phantom power with audio connection
  
• The camera (a total of eight cameras at the same time) can also be controlled from a smart device using the Panasonic app.

The Panasonic HC-X20E packs advanced shooting functions needed by professionals into a user-friendly body. Despite its size, the camera has the usability required for production use: manual adjustment of zoom, focus and iris can be quickly achieved using the control wheel. There is a dedicated control for the internal ND filter. In addition to the touchscreen, the camera has a rotating EFV viewfinder for shooting in bright weather, for example.

The camera has a detachable handle. You can also add an IR light source to the handle for night photography. In addition, the handle has two XLR inputs for audio with Phantom +48V power.

Fast autofocus also works when shooting 120P slow-motion videos. The camera also has manual focus support with contour enhancement, focus area magnification, and one push AF for quick focus check.

The Panasonic HC-X20E uses high-quality HEVC video compression with a 200Mbps bitrate. 4:2:2 10bit videos can be recorded at 4K 30P resolution directly to a memory card. The camera has two memory card slots. The camera can automatically switch recording from one card to the other or record a file to both cards simultaneously.

Specifications:

• 1' MOS sensor, resolution (effective pixels) 15.03MP
• 20x optical zoom (cinema equivalent 24.55 - 490mm)
• ND filter: adjustable with values of 2, 4 and 6 aperture values and off
• Aperture: f/2.8 - f/4.5
• Filter thread: 67mm
• Focus, zoom and aperture adjustment rings
• Video image: max. 4:2:0 10 bit UHD 3840x2160 50/60, 23.98, 25/29.97, 59.94p/50p 150 to 150Mb/s VBR
• RTSP / RTP / RTMP / RTMPS (1080) streaming directly from the camera
  
• 1080p 120 FPS slow motion videos with autofocus
• Microphone connection 2x 3pin XLR (+48v Phantom power)
• Headphone jack: 3.5 mm
• HDMI video output
• Two SDXC memory card slots
• Battery type Panasonic AG-VBR series
  
• 8.8 cm LCD screen, resolution 2.76M dots, tilting viewfinder resolution 2.36M dots
  
• Built-in WiFi
• Size: 173 x 195 x 344 mm
• Weight: 2.490 kg with battery and handle

In the package:

• Panasonic HC-X20E 4K camera
  
• power supply and cable
• AG-VBR59 5900mAh Battery
• Battery Charger
• microphone Holder - microphone attachment
• connection protection panel
• eye Cup lens protector
• sunshade