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Panasonic X2100 is a small and light 4k 60p director's camera with high mobility, a wide-angle 25mm* lens, optical 24x zoom, and extensive networking capabilities for one-person operation in the field.
Features:
- Compact 4K 60p Camcorder, Built for Directors
- 25mm wide-angle and Optical 24x Zoom Lens
- 4K High-Precision AF; HYBRID O.I.S for steady shots
- Versatile Recording Mode supports a variety of bit rates and formats
Compact 4K 60p Camcorder, Made for Directors
Lightweight and portable, with a high-capacity battery for up to 4 hours and 35 minutes of shooting (60 Hz); compact, well-balanced body is perfect for capturing moments wherever you are
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 for stunning detail, and 120/100fps* Super Slow-motion with 10-bit recording in FHD.
*59.94Hz: 120fps, 50Hz: 100fps
Simultaneous SDI/HDMI Output
Output of UHD 4:2:2 10-bit via HDMI and FHD 4:2:2 10-bit via SDI enable a variety of uses. The 3G-SDI output terminal (BNC connector, 5CFB) can be used to transmit FHD 1080/60p, 1080/50p signals through a coaxial cable over a distance of up to 100 m
Detachable Handle Unit
Easily detachable and equipped with a REC Button, Zoom Lever, 2-channel XLR Audio Input, LED Light, etc. Capable of full-scale audio recording with a professional mic
Tiltable Viewfinder with Eyecup
The 1,770K-dot-equivalent OLED color viewfinder can be tilted for added convenience. The large eyecup fits either eye comfortably.
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 MOV/MP4 only), dual codec recording*
*To be added by firmware update.
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)
DUAL CODEC SECTION *To be added by firmware update.
Recording Format
MOV/MP4
Video Compression Method
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, 420LongGOP
Audio Compression Method
MOV:LPCM 48kHz/24bit 2ch, MP4:AAC 48kHz/16bit 2ch
Recording format FHD 50Mbps
[Main recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
[Sub recording] MOV: FHD 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP"
Recording format FHD 8Mbps
[Main recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00/422LongGOP
MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/422ALL-I
MP4: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
MP4: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 23.98p/420LongGOP
[Sub recording] MOV: FHD/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
MP4: FHD-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
* The file format and frame rate for sub recording is the same as for main recording.
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
LED Video Light Average Illumination
Approx. 70 lx (1.0m)
LED Video Light Irradiation Angle
Approx. 30°
LED Video Light Color Temperature
Approx. 4600K
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
Video SDI OUT
BNC x 1, 0.8V[p-p], 75Ω, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, supports time code output and SDI remote recording control
Output format 4:2:2 10bit:
1920x1080/59.94p LEVEL-A, 50.00p LEVEL-A, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 29.97PsF, 25.00p, 25.00PsF, 23.98p, 23.98PsF
1280x720/59.94p, 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 SDI
2 ch (LPCM)
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
Handle Unit
Yes (detachable)
Microphone Holder
Yes
Microphone Holder Screws
Yes