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. Other advanced features include built-in cinema-like effects, an HDR Movie mode, and in-camera 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-WXF991K 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.
Display | |
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Display Type | LCD |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Screen Size | 3" |
Screen Resolution | 460,800 Dots |
EVF | |
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Screen Size | .24" |
EVF Resolution | 1,555,200 Dots |
Exposure Control | |
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Shutter Speed | 1/24 - 1/8000 Second () |
Input/Output Connectors | |
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Outputs | 1 x Micro-HDMI (Type D) 1 x A/V 1 x USB 2.0 |
Microphone Input | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes |
Packaging Info | |
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Package Weight | 1.95 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.9 x 5.9 x 4.1" |
Camera | |
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Sensor | 1-Chip 1/2.3" MOS |
Backside Illumination | Yes |
Sensor Resolution | 18.91 MP |
Effective Pixels | 8.3 MP (16:9 Video) 6.1 MP (16:9 Video) 8.3 MP (16:9 Photo) 7 MP (3:2 Photo) 6.2 MP (4:3 Photo) |
Reviews Panasonic HC-WXF995K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder with Twin Camera