Panasonic HC-X1600E Semipro 4K Camcorder

Panasonic HC-X1600E Semipro 4K Camcorder

The Panasonic HC-X1600E is a professional, lightweight 4K camcorder. Perfect for any director working alone or for filming locations where mobility and image quality go hand in hand. This camcorder lets you shoot stunning footage in 4K 60p or 120p slow motion in Full HD. The HC-X1600E is equipped with a 25mm wide-angle lens with 24x optical zoom (25mm-600mm), F/1.8-4. Zooming can be done very precisely and easily in 7 steps via the zoom lever, set from the menu. With the Panasonic HC-X1600E, your shots are always in focus thanks to the built-in 5-axis HYBRID image stabilisation and fast and accurate tracking functions with face detection.

The HC-X1600E offers all the professional features of the HC-X1200E, but also comes with additional features, such as built-in WiFi and the option for Full HD live streaming (via firmware update). The camcorder is compatible with the handy detachable VW-HU1 handle (sold separately). This gives access to 2 XLR ports, audio control an LED light. You can easily monitor your shots on the HC-X1600E via the 3.5’ LCD screen with 2,760K dots, even in bright sunlight this means excellent visibility. In addition, the HC-X1600E is equipped with a high-quality, tiltable OLED viewfinder with large eye cup. The HC-X1600E supports a variety of bitrates and formats including MOV recording in 4:2:0 10-bit 59.94p UHD.

The HC-X1600E offers professional features such as waveforms, vector scope, zebra pattern, chroma level and more. The camcorder has a built-in three-stage ND filter and two adjustment rings for quick manual control of focus, zoom and aperture. Thanks to its new heat-dissipating design, the camcorder stays cool no matter how long your shots take.

Finally, the camcorder features a dual SD card slot and a USB-C connection which you can use to power the camcorder, among other things.

Features of the Panasonic HC-X1600E Semipro 4K Camcorder

• Professional, lightweight camcorder
• Image sensor: 1/2.5" MOS
• Max. resolution: 4K 60p, Full HD 120p
• Lens: 25mm wide angle
• Maximum aperture: F/1.8-4
• Zoom: 24x optical zoom (25mm-600mm), 10x digital zoom
• Gradual zooming via 7 speeds
• 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S image stabilisation
• Face detection
• OLED viewfinder with 1,770K dots
• 3.5’ LCD screen with 2,760K dots
• Maximum recording format:
• MOV (HEVC) 4:2:0 10-bit 59.94p
• MOV 4:2:0 8-bit 59.94p, 4:2:2 10-bit 29.97
• MP4 (HEVC) 4:2:0 10-bit 59.94p
• MP4 4:2:0 8-bit 29.97p
• AVCHD 4:2:0 8-bit 59.94p
• Professional overlay functions
• WiFi 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz
• Full HD live streaming (H.264, 1920x1080 60p, 24Mbps, AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch)
• Compatible with detachable handle for 2x XLR port, audio control and LED light
• Built-in ND filter: clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• Two adjustment rings for focus, zoom and aperture
• Heat-dissipating design
• Dual SD card slot
• USB-C connection (including for power supply)
• Dimensions: 129 x 93 x 267 mm
• Weight: 850 grams (without sun visor, battery, SD card)

Package contents

• Panasonic HC-X1600E Semipro 4K Camcorder
• Li-ion battery (5,900mAh)
• Sun visor