Product Features
Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder
Model # HC-VX981K
$797.99
Combining 4K Ultra HD video recording with in-camera 4K cropping and editing tools, the Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder offers simple yet powerful operation to enable users of all levels to capture high-quality 4K UHD and Full HD video. The camcorder is packed with advanced features, including an HDR Movie Mode to retain more highlight and shadow information, and a Wireless Multi-Camera function that lets you add and record up to two picture-in-picture video feeds from mobile devices connected via Wi-Fi. This gives you the ability to capture multiple angles and viewpoints simultaneously for a unique video experience.
The camcorder features a 1/2.3" backside-illuminated (BSI) MOS sensor with an 8.29 megapixel effective resolution that combines with a Crystal Engine 4K image processor to support 4K UHD video at 24/30 fps and 1080p video up to 60 fps. The camera is also able to take up to 25.9 megapixel interpolated still images, and also offers the ability to extract still photos directly from your 4K video frames using the 4K Photo Mode. It also adds 4K editing tools that allow you to perform in-camera cropping, zooming, panning, tracking, and stabilizing to your 4K footage. The edited video is saved in 1080p resolution.
Optically, the camcorder utilizes a Leica Dicomar lens that provides a 20x optical zoom range and a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 30.8mm at the wide end. Intelligent zoom boosts that range up to 40x for Full HD and 25x for 4K recording. To keep excessive image vibration to a minimum, for steadier handheld shooting, the HC-VX981K features Panasonic's HYBRID O.I.S.+, which combines optical and digital image stabilization to provide 5-axis correction, which can be combined with Panasonic's Level Shot function to produce clearer, level, and more stable looking hand-held footage.
The camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi supports the Wireless Multi-Camera feature, along with other functionality through the Panasonic Image App. These functions include remote camera control, live image monitoring, and file uploading directly to social media sites. Once connected to your smartphone, you can even live stream video using USTREAM to share moments and events with your friends and family as they are being recorded. Additionally, there's a Baby Monitor function which lets you use your smartphone to quickly check in on a sleeping baby in another room when both the camcorder and mobile device are connected to the same home network.
CAMERA |
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| SENSOR | 1x 18.91 Megapixel 1/2.3" Â MOS Sensor |
| BACKSIDE ILLUMINATION | Yes |
| PIXEL GROSS | 18,910,000 |
| EFFECTIVE PIXELS | 8,300,000 @ Video 16:9 6,100,000 @ Video 16:9 8,300,000 @ Photo 16:9 7,000,000 @ Photo 3:2 6,200,000 @ Photo 4:3 |
OPTICS |
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| FOCAL LENGTH | 4.08 - 81.6 mm |
| 35mm EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH | 30.8 - 626 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9Â 4K 37 - 752 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9Â Full HD (Level Shot Function Off or Normal) 30.8 - 626 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9Â 34.5 - 690.3 @ Aspect Ratio: 3:2Â Photo 37.6 - 752.8 @ Aspect Ratio: 4:3Â Photo |
| MAXIMUM APERTURE | f/ 1.8 - f/ 3.6 |
| ZOOM | Optical: 20x Intelligent: 25x 4K Intelligent: 40x (in HD) Digital: 60x Digital: 1500x |
| FILTER SIZE | 49 mm |
RECORDING |
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| SYSTEM | NTSC |
| RECORDING MEDIA | SD/SDHC/SDXCÂ Â |
| VIDEO FORMAT | MP4 3840 x 2160p / 30 fps (72 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 24 fps (72 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (50 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 30 fps (9 Mbps) AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (13 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (5 Mbps) iFrame 960 x 540p / 30 fps (28 Mbps) |
| STILL IMAGE RESOLUTION | JPEG: 25.9 Megapixel, 6784 x 3816 (16:9) JPEG: 14 Megapixel, 4992 x 2808 (16:9) JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9) JPEG: 20 Megapixel, 5472 x 3684 (3:2) JPEG: 10.6 Megapixel, 3984 x 2656 (3:2) JPEG: 2.0 Megapixel, 1728 x 1152 (3:2) JPEG: 20.4 Megapixel, 5216 x 3912 (4:3) JPEG: 10.9 Megapixel, 3808 x 2856 (4:3) JPEG: .3 Megapixel, 640 x 480 (4:3) |
| AUDIO FORMAT | AAC Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital 5.1 |
DISPLAY |
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| DISPLAY TYPE | LCD |
| TOUCHSCREEN | Yes |
| SCREEN SIZE | 3" |
| PIXEL COUNT | 460,800 |
EXPOSURE CONTROL |
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| SHUTTER SPEED | 1/24-1/8000 sec |
FEATURES |
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| IMAGE STABILIZATION | Optical & Digital |
| SCENE MODES | Preset: Yes |
| LUX | 1400 (Standard Illumination) 2 (Low Light Scene Mode) 1 (Night Mode, Color) 0 (Night Mode) |
| WHITE BALANCE MODES | Auto Cloudy Custom Daylight Indoor 1 Indoor 2 |
| CREATIVE EFFECTS | Yes |
| BUILT-IN MIC | Yes |
| BUILT-IN SPEAKER | Yes |
| BUILT-IN LIGHT/FLASH | Light - Yes Flash - No |
| WI-FI | Yes, 802.11b/g/n |
| ACCESSORY SHOE | 1x Cold |
| TRIPOD MOUNT | 1/4" - 20 |
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS |
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| OUTPUTS | 1x HDMI D (Micro) 1x A/V 1x USB 2.0 |
| MICROPHONE INPUT | Yes |
| HEADPHONE JACK | Yes |
GENERAL |
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| BATTERY | Rechargeable Battery Pack Batteries, 3.6 VDC, 1940 mAh, Providing up to 1 Hours per Charge |
| CHARGING METHOD | AC Adapter USB |
| POWER ADAPTER | 5Â VDC |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | Recording:7.1 W Charging:7.7 W |
| DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) | 2.6 x 2.9 x 5.5"Â /Â 65.0 x 73.0 x 139.0 mm |
| WEIGHT | 12.38 oz / 351 g without battery and SD card |