Panasonic HC-VX3 4K Camcorder

The Panasonic HC-VX3 4K Camcorder is crafted to deliver stunning ultra-high-definition video with ease and precision. Its large 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor and bright F1.8 lens capture clear, vibrant footage even in challenging lighting conditions. With a versatile 24x optical zoom, extending from a 25mm wide-angle to a 600mm equivalent, it’s perfect for a range of shooting scenarios — from sweeping landscapes to close-up shots.

 

 

5-AXIS HYBRID OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

 

Designed for smooth and steady video, the HC-VX3 features a 5-axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization system, including Ball O.I.S., which minimizes the effects of hand-shake and movement, ensuring professional-quality results. The camcorder’s high-precision autofocus keeps subjects sharply in focus, while the Active Contrast function optimizes image clarity, adapting automatically to difficult lighting for richer detail.

 

 

 

BRIGHT TOUCHSCREEN

 

A bright, responsive 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD allows intuitive control and convenient shot review. The Panasonic HC-VX3 also offers powerful in-camera 4K editing options, letting users crop, pan, zoom, and stabilize footage before saving in 2K, eliminating the need for external software.

 

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT AND ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED

 

The camcorder is lightweight and ergonomically designed for comfortable handling, even during extended shoots. Its Wind Shield Zoom Microphone reduces background noise for clear audio capture. Additional features, like the USB Type-C terminal for quick data transfer, an audio line-in port for external microphones, and a timestamp recording option, make the HC-VX3 versatile enough for both family videography and professional applications.

 

 

REMOTE SOCKET 

 

A REMOTE socket (2.5 mm ultra-small jack) is built in, designed for remote focusing, zoom control, REC start/stop, and other operations. (Attention: a wired remote controller is required and is not included in the package!).

 

 

FEATURES

 

- Best image quality – light-sensitive 1/2.5-inch BSI sensor with 8.5MP
- Flexible Aufnahme-Formate – 4K (25p) & Full HD (50p) Video
- Lens – 24x optical zoom with up to 25mm wide angle
- Diverse 4K functions – 4K editing in the camcorder (zooming, panning, stabilizing) and 4K
photo function
- Sharp shots – optical image stabilizer (Ball O.I.S.) with Hybrid O.I.S.
- Creative Possibilities (FHD) – HDR Video, Cinematic Effects, Active Contrast

 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Image sensor: 1/2,5-Zoll BSI MOS Sensor
Pixel (total): 8,5 MP
Pixel (effective (video)): FHD: 6,1 MP [16:9]
Aperture: f/1.8-4.0
Illumination: Standard: 1400lx / 1.5lx (mode Low Light) / 0.5lx (Night Mode)
Optical zoom: 24x
Intelligent zoom / digital zoom: 48x
Focal length video (KB 35mm): 24p: 25-600mm; 50p/50i/25p: 28,9-693,7mm
Focal length photo (KB 35mm): 25,0-600mm [16:9]
Filter diameter: 62 mm

Focus: Auto / Manual
Whitebalance: Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2
Shutter time: video 1/24 – 1/8000
Shutter time: photo 1/2 – 1/2000
Aperture: auto / manual
Image Stabilizer: 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, Ball O.I.S.
HDR Video / Active Contrast: yes / yes
Creative Effects: miniatur effect, Silent Movie, 8mm film, time lapse
Full HD slow motion: Yes
Cinema effects: Yes
4K Cropping: Yes (Post Auto Tracking / Post Manual Tracking / Post Close-up / PostPanning / Post Zooming / Post Stabilizer)

Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Recording format (video): AVCHD progressive / MP4
Recording AVCHD: FHD: max. 1920 x 1080/50p (28Mbps)
Recording MP4: 4K: max. 2840x2160/25p; FHD: 1920 x 1080/50p (50Mbps)
Battery time (standard): 4K: approx. 50 Min. / FHD: approx. 55 Min.
Audio recording: AVCHD: Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch) / MP4: AAC (2ch)
Microphone: 5.1ch surround, zoom, focus and stereo microphone

Photo Recording format: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Picture size (max.): max. 25,9 MP: 6784 x 3816 [16:9]
4K Photo-Function: Yes

Size (width x height x depth): 68 x 77 x 142 mm
Weight (w/o battery / SD card): approx. 431 g
LCD monitor: 7.5cm LCD monitor (1.555.000 Pixel ) / Touch
USB connection: USB Type-C, 2.0 Hi-Speed
Accessory shoe: Yes (cold)
Remote control (super mini) connector (attention: remote control not included in the package!): Yes
Time Stamp: Yes