Details
Panasonic HC-WXF990M 4K Camcorder is a premium range wireless camcorder of the WX lineup. This feature packed gadget comes with 4K Ultra HD capability along with cinema like effects which are bound to impress videographer pros and enthusiasts. The device boasts twin cameras. One is a powerful 18.91MP (Total Pixels) 1/2.3-inch BSI MOS image sensor for the primary camera while the other is a 5.27MP 1/4-inch MOS sensor for the sub camera. This twin cam functionality ensures that multiple angles are covered while shooting. For example, you can take your own selfie while you take stills or videos of your loved ones.
The powerful two camera feature also allows videography of 4K movies which are four times better and detailed than regular Full HD 1080p videos. Since the camcorder supports twin cameras, it also features two lenses for them. For the main camera, the device comes with a built-in Leica Dicomar Lens which offers 20x optical zoom, 49mm filter diameter and provides focal length range of 4.08-81.6mm for motion and still images of a truly diverse quality. For the sub camera, the lens is 3.54 fixed focal length with F2.2 aperture and 37.2mm in 35mm equivalence for motion recording.
HC-WXF990M provides 1400 Ix standard illumination. 5-Axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer is provided for some stunning professional-style event-level videography with the minimum of blur using Level Shot Function. An Intelligent Zoom of 25x is also available for 4K recordings along with 60x digital zoom. You can also choose between auto and manual focus control. Furthermore, the camcorder allows a host of cinema style creativity options to add effects to both videos and stills.
The camcorder showcases a large 460,800-dot resolution 3.0-inch Wide LCD touch panel. Other features of Panasonic HC-WXF990M 4K Camcorder include: Wi-Fi connectivity, smartphone connectivity up to 3 devices for remote control, HDMI micro, Ultra HD 4K/Full HD 1080p recording, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 5.1ch surround stereo zoom mic, Dolby Digital two channel audio system, MPEG-4/AVCH.264 video format, SD memory card slot for SD/SDXC/SDHC, Time Lapse, built-in High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), dynamic type speaker, shoe adapter, LED video light, 0.24-inch EVF and rechargeable 1940mAh battery.
Specs
Camera |
Sensor |
1x 18.91 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch MOS Sensor 1/4-inch MOS Sensor (sub Camera) |
Backside Illumination |
Yes |
Pixel Gross |
18,910,000 52,700,000 (sub Camera) |
Effective Pixels |
8,300,000 @ Video 16:9 6,100,000 @ Video 16:9 8,300,000 @ Photo 16:9 7,000,000 @ Photo 3:2 6,200,000 @ Photo 4:3 |
Optics |
Focal Length |
4.08 - 81.6 mm 3.54 mm (sub Camera) |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length |
30.8 - 626 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 4K 37 - 752 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full HD (Level Shot Function Off or Normal) 30.8 - 626 @ Aspect Ratio: 16:9 34.5 - 690.3 @ Aspect Ratio: 3:2 Photo 37.6 - 752.8 @ Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Photo 37.2 mm (Motion picture recording mode) (Sub Camera) |
Maximum Aperture |
f/ 1.8 - f/ 3.6 f/2.2 (Sub Camera) |
Zoom |
Optical: 20x Intelligent: 25x 4K Intelligent: 40x (in HD) Digital: 60x Digital: 1500x |
Filter Size |
49 mm |
Recording |
System |
NTSC |
Recording Media |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Video Format |
MP4 3840 x 2160p / 25 fps (72 Mbps) 3840 x 2160p / 24 fps (72 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (50 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 24 fps (50 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 25 fps (9 Mbps) AVCHD 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (28 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (24 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (17 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (13 Mbps) 1920 x 1080i / 50 fps (5 Mbps) iFrame 960 x 540p / 25 fps (28 Mbps) |
Still Image Resolution |
JPEG: 25.9 Megapixel, 6784 x 3816 (16:9) JPEG: 14 Megapixel, 4992 x 2808 (16:9) JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel, 1920 x 1080 (16:9) JPEG: 20 Megapixel, 5472 x 3684 (3:2) JPEG: 10.6 Megapixel, 3984 x 2656 (3:2) JPEG: 2.0 Megapixel, 1728 x 1152 (3:2) JPEG: 20.4 Megapixel, 5216 x 3912 (4:3) JPEG: 10.9 Megapixel, 3808 x 2856 (4:3) JPEG: .3 Megapixel, 640 x 480 (4:3) |
Audio Format |
AAC Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital 5.1 |
Display |
Display Type |
LCD |
Touchscreen |
Yes |
Screen Size |
3-inch |
Pixel Count |
460,800 |
2nd Display |
Display Type |
Viewfinder |
Screen Size |
.24-inch |
Pixel Count |
1,555,200 |
Exposure Control |
Shutter Speed |
1/24-1/8000 sec |
Features |
Image Stabilization |
Optical and Digital |
Scene Modes |
Preset: Yes |
Lux |
1400 (Standard Illumination) 2 (Low Light Scene Mode) 1 (Night Mode, Color) 0 (Night Mode) |
White Balance Modes |
Auto Cloudy Custom Daylight Indoor 1 Indoor 2 |
Creative Effects |
Yes |
Built-in Mic |
Yes |
Built-in Speaker |
Yes |
Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - No |
Wi-Fi |
Yes, 802.11b/g/n |
Accessory Shoe |
1x Cold |
Tripod Mount |
1/4-inch - 20 |
Input/Output Connectors |
Outputs |
1x HDMI D (Micro) 1x A/V 1x USB 2.0 |
Microphone Input |
Yes |
Headphone Jack |
Yes |
General |
Battery |
Rechargeable Battery Pack Batteries, 3.6 VDC, 1940 mAh |
Charging Method |
AC Adapter USB |
Power Adapter |
5 VDC |
Power Consumption |
Recording: 7.8 W Charging: 7.7 W |
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
2.7 x 3.1 x 6.4-inch / 68.0 x 78.0 x 163.0 mm |
Weight |
(0.893lb) / 405 g |