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Description
Shoot for hours in comfort, with wireless control. This lightweight, compact, powerful Panasonic X1600 camcorder provides clear, stable video in sharp 4K 60p resolution, with wide-angle 25mm* lens and optical 24x zoom, as well as a long-life battery.
Features:
- Compact 4K 60p Camcorder, Built for Directors
- 25mm wide-angle and Optical 24x Zoom Lens
- 4K High-Precision AF; HYBRID O.I.S.
- Versatile Recording Mode supports a variety of bit rates and formats
4K 60p Camcorder, Built for Directors
Shoot for hours in comfort, with wireless control. This lightweight, compact, powerful Panasonic X1600 camcorder provides clear, stable video in sharp 4K 60p resolution, with wide-angle 25mm* lens and optical 24x zoom, as well as a long-life battery.
Powerful and Portable, with Long Battery Life
It's the camcorder directors need. Included high-capacity battery provides 6 hours and 10 minutes of shooting (60 Hz), with a well-balanced, compact body that's easy to hold for long periods of time.
Wide Lens and Powerful Zoom
From 25mm* wide-angle to 600mm* telephoto with 24x optical zoom, plus i.ZOOM for up to 32x in 4K and 48x in FHD, ideal for a wide range of shots.
*35mm camera equivalent
4K High-Precision Autofocus
Face Detection locks onto subjects, preventing focus and exposure issues; color recognition keeps moving subjects in focus
Steady Shots, Every Time with Hybrid O.I.S.
Camcorder uses both optical and electronic stabilization to correct shakes in 5 directions; Ball O.I.S. System improves small-amplitude blurring
Versatile Recording Mode
Supports a high bit rate of 200 Mbps for 4K 59.94p/50p video recording with HEVC (LongGOP/10 bit 4:2:0/MOV) codec, and 120/100fps* Super Slow-motion with 10-bit recording in FHD.
*59.94Hz: 120fps, 50Hz: 100fps
Heat-Dispersing Design
Ultra-thin fan keeps camera cool without adding weight
Wireless Control from a Tablet or Smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect the camcorder to the HC ROP app on your tablet or smartphone; live view image also available.
Specifications
SENSOR SECTION
Image Sensor
1/2.5-type (inch) MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels
8.29 megapixels
LENS SECTION
F Value
F1.8 ― 4.0
Optical Zoom
24x
Focal Length
4.12 ― 98.9 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent
25.0 ― 600.0 mm
Filter Diameter
62 mm
Lens Brand
Panasonic Lens
CAMERA SECTION
Minimum Illumination
1.5 lx (F1.8, Super Gain +, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)
Focus
Auto / Manual
Zoom i.Zoom OFF
24x
Zoom i.Zoom ON
Max. 48x (UHD 32x)
Zoom Digital Zoom
2x / 5x / 10x
ND Filter
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
IR Filter
Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
White Balance
Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
Shutter Speed 59.94 Hz mode
60i/60p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
30p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
24p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
Shutter Speed 50.00 Hz mode
50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
Slow Shutter Speed 59.94 Hz mode
59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec
29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec
23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
Slow Shutter Speed 50.00 Hz mode
50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
Super Slow Recording Frame Rate 59.94 Hz mode
FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
Super Slow Recording Frame Rate 50.00 Hz mode
FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)
Iris
Auto / Manual
Image Stabilizer
Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. (UHD/FHD)
RECORDING SECTION
Recording Media
SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Up to 512GB), UHS-I compatible
Recording Format
MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Video Compression Method
MOV/MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile
AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
Audio Compression Method
MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
2-slot Function
Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording (FHD MP4 only)
System Frequency
59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
Recording / Playback Mode MOV (HEVC)
[4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
Recording / Playback Mode MOV
[4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
[4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)"
Recording / Playback Mode MP4 (HEVC)
[4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
Recording / Playback Mode MP4
[4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p/59.94i*/50.00i* 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 59.94p*/50.00p* LongGOP 28M: Average 28Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 23.98p* LongGOP 24M: Average 24Mbps (VBR)
FHD 1920x1080 29.97p*/25.00p* LongGOP 20M: Average 20Mbps (VBR)
*To be added by firmware update.
Recording / Playback Mode AVCHD
[4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR)
PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR)
HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR)
PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR)
LIVE STREAMING
Video Compression Format
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180
Streaming Method
Unicast, Multicast
Frame Rate
System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24fps
System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps
Bit Rate
24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps
Audio Compression Format
AAC-LC: 48 kHz/16 bit 2ch
Network Protocol
RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS
STILL IMAGE SECTION
Recording Format
JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Recording Image Size
Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)
* Only images cut from video in video playback mode are supported.
GENERAL SECTION
Power Supply
7.28V (Battery) / 9.0V (DC IN)
Power Consumption
Recording: 12.3W, Charging: 15.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 129 x 93 x 209 mm (5.1 x 3.7 x 8.3 inch) (including lens hood)
Weight
Body: approx. 0.80kg (1.77 lb) (body only, excluding lens hood and battery)
Shooting: approx. 1.1kg (2.43 lb) (including lens hood and battery)
LCD Monitor (Electrostatic Touch Panel)
8.8 cm (3.5-inch) Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots) (For Europe)
3.5-inch Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots) (For North America / Asia)
Viewfinder
1.0 cm (0.39-inch) Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots (For Europe)
0.39-inch Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots (For North America / Asia)
Manual Ring
Focus / Zoom or Iris
Accessory Shoe
Yes
INTERFACE SECTION
Video HDMI
Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control
Output format: 4:2:2 10bit:
3840x2160/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p
1920x1080/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p
1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p, 720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50.00p
Audio Input Built-in Microphone
Stereo microphone
Audio Input Microphone Input
3.5mm stereo mini jack x 1
Audio Input XLR Input
XLR (3 pins) x 2 * When using a separately sold Handle Unit.
Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
LINE：+4dBu/0dBu (switchable menu)
MIC: –40dBu/–50dBu/–60dBu (switchable menu)
Audio Output HDMI
2 ch (LPCM)
Audio Output Headphone
3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
Audio Output Speaker
15 mm diameter, round x 1
Other Input/Output Camera Remote
2.5mm diameter super mini jack x 1
Other Input/Output USB
Type-C x 1, High-speed USB (USB2.0), Mass storage function (read only)
Other Input/Output DC IN
9V/3A, USB Type-C x 1, USB-PD supported
WI-FI
Standard
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
2.4GHz/5GHz band
STANDARD ACCESSORY
Rechargeable Battery Pack
Yes
Eye Cup
Yes
Lens Hood
Yes
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