When it comes to shooting 4K Ultra HD videos, the Panasonic HC-VX981K 4K Ultra HD Camcorder is the ideal choice for the passionate videographer. It is equipped with an 18.91 MP 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor that allows you shoot high-quality still images and videos with little effort. The 20x Leica Dicomar optical zoom lens has an aperture ranging from f/ 1.8 to 3.6 and a focal length ranging from 4.08 to 81.6 mm. The 5-axis HYBRID optical image stabilization comes in handy for suppressing jitters and blurring in your videos whenever you are not using a tripod or any other stabilizer.
The Panasonic HC-VX981K features a 20x Leica Dicomar optical zoom lens that has an aperture ranging from f/ 1.8 to 3.6 and a focal length ranging from 4.08 to 81.6 mm. The shutter speed of the camcorder ranges from 1/24 of a second to 1/8000 of a second.
The HC-VX981K is equipped with an 18.91 MP 1/2.3-inch MOS sensor that allows you shoot high-quality still images and videos with little effort. The 3-inch LCD screen has a resolution of 460k dots that provides a great deal of clarity for viewing all your captured content. The .24-inch viewfinder comes with a 1555k-dot resolution and is useful whenever certain lighting conditions make it difficult to use the screen.
The HC-VX981K camcorder from Panasonic shoots videos in its highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels in the MP4 format and images at its maximum resolution of 6784 x 3816 pixels in the JPEG format. The HDR Movie function helps in suppressing blocked shadows and blown highlights for those clearer, crisper videos. The 5-axis HYBRID optical image stabilization comes in handy for suppressing jitters and blurring in your videos whenever you are not using a tripod or any other stabilizer. Use the Level Shot Function for automatically detecting and correcting tilting in images with the help of three different levels: Off, Normal, or Strong, depending on the shooting conditions.
The Panasonic HC-VX981K camcorder features a Wireless Multi-Camera that facilitates picture-in-picture recording by using the WiFi-connected devices. You can also use the WiFi facility for sharing images and controlling the camcorder remotely from a smartphone or tablet by using Panasonic's mobile app. The inbuilt editing tools give you the freedom to crop your 4K video and add effects such as zooming, panning, stabilizing, and tracking. Furthermore, powering the camcorder is a 1940 mAh 3.6 VDC rechargeable battery pack that lasts up to one hour on a single charge.
Video Terminal | Yes |
Accessory Shoe | Yes (cold) |
HDMI Terminal | Yes (micro) |
USB Terminal | 2.0 Hi-Speed |
Focusing System | Auto / Manual |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm |
Total Pixels | 18.91 megapixels |
Minimum Illumination | 2 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/30), 1 lx (Night Mode (Color)), 0 lx (Night Mode (IR)) |
Image Stabilization | HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, O.I.S. Lock, Level Shot Function (Strong mode: 2K only) |
Microphone Terminal | 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus and Stereo Microphone |
Maximum Recording Time | Approx. 45 min (4K MP4), Approx. 50 min (60p mode), Approx. 50 min (PH mode), Approx. 50 min (HA mode), Approx. 50 min (HG mode), Approx. 50 min (HE mode), Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p), Approx. 1 h 0 min (1080p/24p), Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M), Approx. 50 min (MP4 28M), Approx. 55 min (MP4 720p), Approx. 55 min (iFrame) |
Megapixels | 18.91 megapixels |
Compatible Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
Image Sensor Size | Main Camera: '1/2.3-inch |
Effective Pixels | Motion Image: 4K: 8.29 megapixels [16:9], Full-HD: 6.10 megapixels [16:9] (Level Shot Function OFF or Normal); Still Image: 7.00 megapixels [3:2], 8.29 megapixels [16:9], 6.22 megapixels [4:3] |
Max Shutter Speed | Motion Image: Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p), Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p); Still Image: 1/2 – 1/2000 |
Shutter Speeds | Motion Image: Auto Slow Shutter ON : 1/30 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/24 – 1/8000 (24p), Auto Slow Shutter OFF : 1/60 – 1/8000 (60p / 60i / 30p), 1/48 – 1/8000 (24p); Still Image: 1/2 – 1/2000 |
Auto Focus System | Yes |
Panel Type | Wide LCD monitor |
AC Adapter | 5.0V AC Adaptor |
Battery Type | 3.6V Rechargeable Battery Pack |
Video Clip Length | Approx. 45 min (4K MP4), Approx. 50 min (60p mode), Approx. 50 min (PH mode), Approx. 50 min (HA mode), Approx. 50 min (HG mode), Approx. 50 min (HE mode), Approx. 50 min (2160p/24p), Approx. 1 h 0 min (1080p/24p), Approx. 50 min (MP4 50M), Approx. 50 min (MP4 28M), Approx. 55 min (MP4 720p), Approx. 55 min (iFrame) |
Video Recording System | AVCHD: 1080/60p (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60p), PH (24Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i), HA (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i), HG (13Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i), HE (5Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080/60i); MP4: 2160p/30p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160), 2160p/24p(72M) (72Mbps / VBR), (3840 x 2160), 1080p/60p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080), 1080p/60p(28M) (28Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080), 1080p/24p(50M) (50Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080), 720p/30p(9M) (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720); iFrame: 960 x 540/30p (28Mbps / VBR) |
Video Recording System | NTSC |
Audio Recording | AVCHD: Dolby Digital (5.1ch / 2ch); iFrame, MP4: AAC (2ch) |
File Size | Still Image: [16:9] 25.9megapixels (6784 x 3816), 14 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080), [3:2] 20 megapixels (5472 x 3648), 10.6 megapixels (3984 x 2656), 2.0 megapixels (1728 x 1152), [4:3] 20.4 megapixels (5216 x 3912), 10.9 megapixels (3808 x 2856), 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480); Simultaneous Recording: 4K MP4: [16:9] 20.4 megapixels (6016 x 3384), 8.3 megapixels (3840 x 2160), Other than 4K MP4: [16:9] 14.0 megapixels (4992 x 2808), 2.1 megapixels (1920 x 1080) |
Image Formats | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
Sensor Type | BSI MOS Sensor |
Maximum Aperture | F1.8 (WIDE) / F3.6 (TELE) |
Focal Length | 4.08 – 81.6 mm |
Digital Zoom | 60x / 1500x |
Definition | 4K |
Zoom | Intelligent Zoom OFF: 20x; Intelligent Zoom ON: '4K: 25x, Full-HD: 40x; Digital '60x / 1500x (The maximum value of zoom magnification can be set in two patterns) |
Screen Size | 3.0-inch |
Monitor Resolution | 460,800 dots |
White Balance | Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2 |
Color | Black |
Brand | Panasonic |