Panasonic HC-X20E

Panasonic HC-X20E Camcorder: A Review

The Panasonic HC-X20E makes a solid entry on the market as a robust and versatile 4K-camcorder. Built with an integrated lens and a 1.0-type sensor, this technological marvel showcases features and performances that impress even the most demanding professionals. Its excellent weight balance and portability make it a user-friendly choice for many.

The HC-X20E excels in optical performance, thanks to its integrated 24.5mm wide-angle lens with 20x optical zoom. Coupled with a 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S. + image stabilization and a highly precise, fast AF with facial recognition, it makes for superior quality image capture.

• This camcorder supports 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p/25p internal video recordings, along with a range of recording formats such as Slow Motion (100/120 fps) and Variable Frame Rate (2fps to 60fps).
• Thanks to its integrated lens, it can achieve a 20x optical zoom from 24.5mm wide-angle to 490mm telephoto, reaching 24x zoom in 4K and 32x zoom in Full HD resolution.
• Its Face Detection AF/AE feature combined with a precise focus drive ensures fast focus speed and excellent stability and tracking performance, whether it's for 4K or Full HD recording.

The HC-X20E camcorder comes replete with built-in WiFi, permitting wireless operation via your smartphone or tablet with the HC-ROP mobile app. For those preferring a wired connection, it supports connection to a wired LAN via an optional USB-Ethernet adapter.

1. The HC-X20E boasts of a tiltable OLED viewfinder with 1.769k pixels that can be used simultaneously with the 3.5-inch LCD screen for efficient operation.
2. The lens body includes three manually adjustable rings for controlling zoom, focus, and iris.
3. It also includes an integrated ND filter with four settings (Off, 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64) and buttons specifically for Gain and AWB.

In the HC-X20E you'll find two SD card slots, enabling long continuous recordings with seamless automatic transition from slot 1 to slot 2, even as you replace full cards with new ones. The camcorder also includes two interchangeable XLR inputs that support +48V Phantom Power Supply/MIC/LINE. You can also record audio in 24-bit linear PCM (MOV), 16-bit AAC (MP4), or Dolby Audio (AVCHD).

The Panasonic HC-X20E Package Includes

• Panasonic HC-X20E Camcorder
• Power Supply
• Power Cable
• 5900mAh Battery
• Battery Charger
• Microphone Holder
• Microphone Holder Screw Set
• Connector Protection
• Eye Cup
• Lens Cap