Overview
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.
Features
- 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
- Professional overlay functions
- WiFi 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz
- Full HD live streaming (H.264, 1920×1080 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)
Included
Panasonic HC-X1600E UHD 4K HDMI Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery (5900mAh)
Lens Hood
Eye Cup
Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Specifications
| Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 8.29 Megapixel
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| Image Sensor |
1/2.5″-Type MOS
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| Image Stabilization |
Digital
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| Built-In ND Filter |
Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2-Stop (1/4), 4-Stop (1/16), 6-Stop (1/64) ND Filters
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| Capture Type |
Stills & Video
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| Shutter Type |
Electronic Rolling ShutterÂ
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| Shutter Speed |
1/8000 to 1/6 Second in Video Mode
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| Sensitivity |
f/1.8 at 4 lux
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| Minimum Illumination |
1.5 Lux
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| White Balance |
Range: 2000 to 15,000K
Presets: ATW, Auto |
| Focal Length |
4.12 to 98.9mm (35mm Equivalent: 25 to 600mm)
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| Optical Zoom Ratio |
24x
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| Max Digital Zoom |
2x
5x 10x |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/1.8
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| Minimum Aperture |
f/4
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| Minimum Focus Distance |
Not Specified by Manufacturer
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| Filter Size |
62 mm
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| Control Rings |
Focus
Zoom |
| Focus Control |
Autofocus
Manual Focus |
| Internal Recording Modes |
AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/50/59.94 fps |
| External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 50/59.94 fps 720 x 576p at 50 fps 720 x 480p at 59.94 fps |
| Fast-/Slow-Motion Support |
Yes
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| Built-In Microphone |
Stereo
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| Audio Recording |
AVCHD, MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz
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| IP Streaming |
H.264, RTMP, RTMPS, RTP, RTSP
1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 640 x 360 320 x 180 |
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) [512 GB Maximum]
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| Video I/O |
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
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| Audio I/O |
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
| Power I/O |
1x USB-C (9VDC at 3 A) Input
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| Other I/O |
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (Remote) Control
1x USB-C |
| Wireless |
2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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| Mobile App Compatible |
No
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| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
No
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| Display Type |
Primary Monitor: Articulating 3.5″ Touchscreen LCD
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| Type |
Electronic (OLED)
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| Resolution |
1,770,000 Dot
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| Focus Mode |
Automatic, Manual Focus
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| Battery Type |
Built-In Lithium-Ion
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| Power Consumption |
12.3 W
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