Panasonic camcorders: review of the best models in 2020

It is not easy to choose a camcorder when almost all manufacturers promise a set of useful functions and high quality recordings. However, the prudent buyer is guided by models from the best manufacturers. Panasonic has always been among the first. The article provides an overview of the best models of Panasonic camcorders in 2020 and draws attention to the criteria for choosing recording devices.

What to look for when choosing a camcorder?

There are a number of characteristics that you need to keep in mind in order to avoid mistakes when choosing a video camera:

• type and number of matrices;
• shooting resolution;
• functional description;
• how much is;
• zoom size;
• battery volume;
• wireless connection;
• optical stabilization.

Panasonic Camcorders

Panasonic HC-V760

Average price: 20 200 rubles.

Panasonic HC-V760 opens the rating of quality camcorders. This model will keep important memories in excellent quality. The lens system of the lens, consisting of 4 groups, provides high-quality picture and powerful zoom. The device uses a 6.03MP BSI sensor and a Crystal Engine that reproduces slow-motion footage in Full HD.

The camcorder model is easy to operate. Gadget auto-tuning evaluates the recording conditions and adjusts the indicators.
The distance between the microphone and the mesh is filled with soundproofing material that suppresses wind noise, ensuring clear audio recording.

Parameters	Specifications
Resolution	Full HD
HDR video	Not
Sensor	1/2.3"
Diaphragm	F1.8 (wide) / F3.6 (tele)
Zoom (optical / digital)	20x / 1500x
Image stabilization	Optical stabilization (5axis + Level Shot)
Focus distance	4.08-81.6 mm
Manual focus	Yes
Touch interface	Yes
Face Focus	Yes
Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1
Plug-in connectors	AV, microHDMI, USB 2.0, headphone and microphone jacks
Built-in backlight	Yes
Battery volume	1940 mAh
Weight	350 g
Dimensions	65x73x139 mm

• Full HD video recording;
• the presence of a photosensitive element;
• image stabilization;
• touch LCD display;
• affordability.

• no wireless connection;
• small battery capacity.

Panasonic HC-V770

Price: 23 100 rubles.

Panasonic HC-V770 is one of the most popular models in its niche. The sensor with a 20x optical zoom and 4-drive lens system is good at conveying image quality and detail in any light. The "Film HDR" option smooths out highlights or dark areas for a crisp picture.

The device is equipped with a wireless dual camera. Using a phone with Wi-Fi as an add-on gadget, you can shoot videos from different angles at the same time. The camera has an integrated Crystal Engine, which can shoot in slow-mo. There is also a noise canceling function. The camera records high-quality sound due to the wind-canceled zoom microphone. 4 microphones control audio quality and clarity. Image Stabilizer HYBRID O.I.S. corrects blur in the frame using shutter speed, wide angle, or high magnification. There is also an intelligent auto mode with adjustable exposure compensation and white balance.

Parameters	Specifications
Sensor type	BSI MOS 1 / 2.3 "
Zoom (optical / digital)	20x / 1500x
Image stabilizer	5axis + Level Shot
Focus distance	4.08-81.6 mm
Manual focus	there is
Filter diameter	49 mm
Viewfinder	not
Audio	Dolby Digital 2, Dolby Digital 5.1
Video recording at night	there is
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi, NFC
Pluggable interfaces	AV, headphone and microphone ports, microHDMI, USB 2.0
Built-in backlight	there is
Battery volume	1940 mAh
Weight	0.353 kg
Dimensions	65x73x139 mm

• according to buyers, the device has high-quality image stabilization;
• good zoom;
• high-quality microphone;
• Wi-Fi, NFC.

• weak battery;
• lack of a viewfinder.

Panasonic HC-VX980

Price: 38 430 rub.

Panasonic HC-VX980 is a portable Ultra HD (4K) camcorder for hobbyists. Autofocus works great in the device - the camera instantly focuses on the subject and holds the aiming point. The stabilizer also does its job.

The developers have integrated 4 groups of lenses into the device, thanks to which the camera can boast of 20x zoom, while having a small size. Presets for such effects as fader, slow motion, freeze frame are selected in the gadget menu. Optical Zoom (20x, 25x, 60x and 1500x) is also separately configured.

Using Wi-Fi, you can connect up to 3 phones for shooting from different angles and viewpoints and record video using 2 of them in the add. windows.

Parameters	Specifications
Resolution	4K (3840x2160)
Frame frequency	60 FPS
Sensor type	BSI MOS
Matrix size	1/2.3"
Aperture ratio	f / 1.8 - f / 3.6
Zoom (optical / digital)	20x / 1500x
Image stabilizer	HYBRID OIS +
Lens focal length	4.08-81.6 mm
Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi
Battery size	1940 mAh
Weight	0.351 kg
Dimensions	65x73x139 mm

• 4K format;
• autofocus works efficiently;
• you can edit the footage;
• high-quality audio recording;
• high-quality photography.

• slow menu response time when selecting tabs;
• reviews mark small icons in the menu (inconvenient when pressed with thumbs);
• special effects are active only in FullHD.

Panasonic HC-VXF990

Price: 45 300 rubles.

This is another camcorder for hobbyists. The gadget shoots in 4K resolution. The device has an HDR shooting mode that combines 2 pictures taken at different exposures in order to restore lost data from over- and underexposed areas. The device's artistic effects list includes Sports, Portrait, Miniature Effect, 8mm Film, and Movie Silent. The aperture value is f / 1.8 for wide-angle and f / 3.6 for tele-format.

The option of wireless control via Wi-Fi comes in handy when the user does not want to remain behind the scenes. Also, an electronic viewfinder is integrated into the camera for shooting from various positions, which shoots without interference during the day in bright sun.
The user is presented with a classic set of ports, including an external microphone output. On the case there are buttons for activating HDR and turning on Wi-Fi.

Parameters	Specifications
Resolution	4K (3840x2160)
HDR video	Yes
Frame rate	60 FPS
Matrix type	BSI MOS
Sensor	1/2.3"
Diaphragm	f / 1.8 - f / 3.6
Zoom (optical / digital)	20x / 1500x
Image stabilizer	HYBRID OIS +
Focus distance	4.08-81.6 mm
Viewfinder	Yes
Viewfinder resolution	0.24 "1,555,000 pixels
Night shooting	Yes
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi
Plug-in connectors	AV, microHDMI, headphone and microphone jacks, USB 2.0
Bluetooth	Is absent
Battery volume	1940 mAh
Weight	0.396 kg
Dimensions	68x78x163 mm
Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1

• comfortable body;
• wireless connection;
• many settings for modes and special effects;
• video quality.

• small battery.

Panasonic HC-VX1

Price: 43 750 rub.

Another camcorder in the ranking of Panasonic devices. The device records videos in 4K at 30 FPS, and records in Full HD up to 60 FPS. The camera also takes 8.29 megapixel images. Wireless function records video from 3 angles at the same time, you can use 1 or 2 phones as auxiliary devices.The device is equipped with stabilization technologies including Panasonic Hybrid OIS +, Ball OIS and Adaptive OIS, ensuring stability under different recording conditions. Audio recording in the gadget is carried out using a 5.1-channel microphone with a downwind zoom function.

Parameters	Specifications
Maximum shooting resolution	4K (3840x2160)
Matrix type	BSI MOS
Matrix	1/2.3"
Diaphragm	f / 1.8 - f / 3.6
Zoom (optical / digital)	20x / 1500x
Image stabilizer	HYBRID OIS +
Focal length	4.08-81.6 mm
Face Focus	Present
Touch screen	Present
Viewfinder	Present
Viewfinder resolution	0.24 "1,555,000 pixels
Time-Lapse REC function	Present
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi
Plug-in connectors	AV, microHDMI, headphone and microphone jacks, USB 2.0
Battery volume	1940 mAh
Weight	0.428 kg
The size	68x77x142 mm
Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1

• video quality;
• stabilizer;
• zoom;
• viewfinder;
• the maximum amount of built-in memory card is 32 GB.

• small battery.

Panasonic AG-UX90

Price: 105 405 rub.

The AG-UX90 camcorder is the first in a series of handheld cameras for professionals suitable for news reporting. The 1 ”MOS sensor provides the best quality of video recording, and the 15x zoom allows the operator to frame the frame. It records UHD 25p and FHD 50p / 25p videos in 4K and FHD at 50Mbps and is equipped with a 24.5mm wide angle lens, 15x zoom and IS. Brightness adjustment, Intelligent AF and manual adjustment make the job of professional operators easy. 2 SD card slots allow you to record clips in relay and simultaneous mode.

Parameters	Specifications
Resolution	4K (3840x2160)
Matrix type	MOS
Matrix	1"
Diaphragm	f / 2.8 - f / 4.5
Zoom (optical / digital)	10x, 2x, 5x
Image stabilizer	Optical stabilization
Focal length	8,8-132
Viewfinder resolution	0.24 "1,555,000 pixels
Wireless connection	Not
Plug-in connectors	Audio-jack 3.5 mm, HDMI, mini jack 2.5 mm, USB interface, Audio input XLR (3 pins) 2pcs., DC jack, Microphone input
Battery volume	5900 mAh
Weight	1.9 kg
The size	169 x 195 x 340 mm
Audio	Dolby Digital 2

• high-quality shooting;
• large battery capacity;
• wide viewing angle;
• good zoom.

• heavy.

Panasonic SDR-S50

Price: 12,000 rubles.

These inexpensive small devices have 78x zoom. At the same time, the CCD matrix improves the quality of video recording and contributes to an expanded filming angle. The result is beautiful landscape photos and images of objects at a distance in macro mode. The benefits of the wide angle of view of the 33mm lens are evident when shooting outdoors or in a small room. The camera shoots at a short distance from the subject, while not only the subject itself, but also the surrounding area gets into the frame. The model records information on the following types of memory cards: SDXC / SDHC / SD. The device is waterproof and dustproof.

Parameters	Specifications
Matrix type	CCD
Matrix	1/8"
Manual focus	Present
Zoom (optical / digital)	78x / 1000x
Image stabilizer	Advanced O.I.S.
Focal length	1.48 - 104 mm
Lcd monitor	2.7 "widescreen
Night shooting	Not
Wireless connection	Not
Plug-in connectors	USB interface
Battery volume	895 mAh
Weight	2.12 kg
The size	54.9x64x107.3
Audio	stereo

• powerful zoom;
• budget prices for the model;
• protection against water and dust;
• wide viewing angle.

• heavy;
• small battery.

Panasonic HDC-HS900

Price: RUB 31,950

An amateur-class camera, the popularity of the models is due to the ability to record video on the built-in 220 GB hard drive. Also, the size of the media is increased using a flash card. The device stands out with a high-aperture lens with 12x zoom and an interchangeable lens for 3D shooting, which is better to buy separately. Also, the gadget is endowed with a picture stabilizer. The 3.5-inch touch screen of the device is equipped with a viewfinder.The device shoots in Pre-Rec mode and records audio in 5.1 format, has an HDMI port and a microphone jack.

The device is equipped with a highly sensitive 3MOS sensor. The sensor divides the light passing through the lens into three basic colors - red, green, and blue - and processes each one individually for better reproduction. The gadget records videos in Full HD with progressive scan.

Parameters	Specifications
Resolution	Full HD 1080p
Matrix	3-MOS, 1 / 4.1 "
Diaphragm	F1.5 - F2.8
Zoom (optical / digital)	12x / 30x
Lens focus distance	3.45 - 41.4 mm
Manual focus	Present
Touch interface	Present
Audio	Dolby Digital 5.1
Plug-in connectors	AV, microHDMI, USB 2.0, headphone and microphone jacks
Battery volume	1940 mAh
Weight	0.42 kg
Dimensions	142 x 77 x 68 mm

• powerful zoom;
• shooting videos in Full HD 1080p to a drive;
• disk space capacity 220 GB;
• stabilization.

• noises in low light;
• small battery.

Panasonic AG-AC30

Price: 86,000 rubles.

This professional camcorder is designed for filming news service and filmmaking. Integrated into the device is a 1 / 3.1 ”BSI sensor, a 20x wide-angle lens with 3 rings for adjusting and focusing and an iris diaphragm. The gadget also has dual XLR Pro Audio ports, allowing you to use professional external microphones. HYBRID O.I.S. 5-axis correction system is employed to correct horizontal tilt and jitter in manual and motion recording.

Also, the gadget is endowed with the "Level Shot" option for adjusting the vertical and horizontal level of the location of captured images in the frame. The device is distinguished by a built-in LED flash that gives out 300 lx at a distance of 1 m at a color temperature of 5000 ° K. As a result, the device shoots well at night. The LED illuminator comes with two filters: color and diffusion.

The device has 2 slots for memory cards, a high-speed USB 3.0 interface and a 3-inch swivel LCD touch screen. Flash media accepts video in AVCHD format and Full HD resolution.

Parameters	Specifications
Number of matrices	1
16: 9 mode	Present
Matrix type	CMOS, 1/3 "
White balance	Auto / manual
Photo mode	Present
Zoom (optical / digital)	20x / 10x
Focal length	29,5-612
Maximum aperture	f / 1.8 - f / 3.6
Touchscreen	Present
LCD screen	3"
Viewfinder	Present, color
Plug-in connectors	USB / Type A, Micro-B /, HDMI / Type, AV-out, XLR microphone input / 2 pcs /, headphone output
Battery volume	2900 mAh
Weight	1500 kg
The size	170x170x335
Audio	stereo

• stabilization;
• back light;
• wide viewing angle;
• direct copy to HDD;
• lightweight;
• professional functions.

• does not shoot in 4k;
• no entry for miniJack;
• sound recording in stereo format.

Panasonic AJ-PX5000G

Cost: 2 147 620 rubles.

The device with support for shooting videos in AVC-Ultra and integrated slots for flash cards microP2 has advanced expansion capabilities.

The camera with a 3-MOS sensor provides high-quality Hi-End shooting. With a wide variety of filming functions, improved picture, a number of ports and expansion options, the device is used in professional fields: news service, documentary, for broadcasting sports, corporate and commercial production.

The AVC-Ultra codec guarantees the operator high quality and / or low bit rate 10-bit, 4: 2: 2 Full HD footage. AVC-LongG reduces storage and transmission costs while maintaining quality.

Parameters	Specifications
Information recording format	AVC-LongG, AVC-Intra100 / 50, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV
Matrix type	3-MOS, 2/3 "
White balance	Auto / manual
Photo mode	Is absent
Shooting modes	1080 / 50p
Image stabilizer	Present
Touchscreen	Present
LCD diagonal	3,45"
Viewfinder	Present
Night shooting	Present
Wireless connection	Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b / g / n / ac
Plug-in connectors	USB, HDMI, headphone port, HD-SDI, mic-in, AV
S-Video input	Is absent
Weight	2800 kg
The size	342x267x147 mm
Audio	24/16-bit 48 kHz, 4 channels

• AVC-Ultra codec;
• high-quality professional shooting;
• variety of connected interfaces.

• heavy;
• high price.

Panasonic cameras are a confirmation that progress does not stand still and transforms familiar things into more convenient and functional ones. If the buyer doubts how to choose a video camera, which model is better, he should seek advice from a specialized store. In order to make the right choice, just look at the device at work and hold it in your hands.