4K Ultra HD Camcorder HC-WX970

4K Video Recording

Preserve Your Memories in All Their Beauty with 4K Definition

With four times the resolution of Full-HD, this model records in 4K (3,840 x 2,160) definition. It delivers true-to-life images for a wide variety of shooting situations, in extremely high detail.

The Twin Camera Doubles Your Fun

This model includes a rotatable sub camera that lets you take shots from two angles at once. For example, you can capture the family and a selfie, or both tele and wide-angle shots. A Backup function records a picture in picture image and a main camera image without a sub window for backup. The sub camera image is recorded into any one of various sub windows, and its display position can be changed by touch operation.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie

Clear Shots with Excellent Detail in Both Bright and Dark Areas

By combining two images taken with different exposure times, the HDR Movie function suppresses blown highlights and blocked shadows for crisper, clearer videos. This is the world's first* consumer camcorder to feature the HDR Movie function. Even in difficult shooting situations, such as backlighting, you can easily capture natural videos with excellent gradation.

Note: This function is not available with 4K mode.
* In a consumer Full-HD video camera. As of January 5th, 2015.

4K Photo Mode

For Capturing Magical Moments in High Resolution

4K also offers more options in extracting still images from your footage. 4K has four times the resolution of Full-HD Video and allows sharp, detailed prints of single frames up to the size of A3. Filming in 4K means you can easily grab those impressive moments in your video footage that are hard to capture with traditional photography.

High-Quality Core Technologies

Leica Dicomar Lens

In addition to rendering crisp images, this remarkable lens produces the subtle nuances and shading that Leica lenses are renowned for.

8M* BSI Sensor

Increasing the readout speed, this advanced sensor suppresses the rolling shutter distortion.
* Effective Pixels

Crystal Engine 4K

This high-speed LSI processes the massive volume of 4K data quickly and accurately while reducing noise.

20x Optical Zoom with
4-Drive Lens System

By driving each of four lens groups separately, the drive ranges are reduced, resulting in high image quality, high-powered zooming, and a compact camera body. This keeps the body compact even with a 20x optical zoom and 4K definition.

4K High-Precision AF

High-Speed, High-Precision AF Technology in 4K

An image sensor with 60-fps* readout and a precise focus lens drive for 4K images enable superior focusing speed, stability and tracking performance. Complex 4K focusing is also automated for comfortable framing of stunning 4K shots.

* For NTSC area: 60-fps
* For PAL area: 50-fps

High Quality Sound Recording

Wind Shield Zoom Microphone

A special damping material is provided in the space between the mic and the mic net to suppress wind noise for clear recording always.

High-Quality Audio Parts

Four 6mm-diameter, high-S/N mics and aluminum electrolytic capacitors reduce sound distortion and increase clarity.

Twin Camera Function

The twin camera models let you take two shots at the same time. They feature a sub camera on the edge of their LCD monitor that provides 270° panning and ±20° tilting operation and enables shooting in two angles simultaneously. They also have a Narration mode, which emphasizes the camera user's voice. In addition to the sub camera's pan/tilt function, they feature a 2x zoom*.

* Except 4K mode

Wireless Twin Camera

Using your smartphone with Wi-Fi operation as a sub camera, you can shoot from two angles at the same time. Since you are shooting with different cameras, you can use one at a distance, or at any angle you choose. This gives you a wide variety of Picture in Picture images.

Full-HD Slow Motion Video

Records Full-HD (1920 x 1080) at 120 fps.* And the Intelligent Frame Creation of the Crystal Engine interpolates to an equivalent of 240 fps,* for smooth slow motion. Switches to slow motion while you touch the icon on the LCD screen during shooting.

*For NTSC area:60/120/240fps
*For PAL area:50/100/200fps

Night Mode

Infrared rays and IR-LED lighting let you shoot in the dark (0 lux). You can capture nighttime images without waking the baby up.

Creative Control

Filter effects – Miniature Effect, 8mm Movie, Silent Movie and Time Lapse Recording – make it possible to shoot impressive video recordings that are matched to the shooting situation.

Multi Manual Dial

By pushing or rotating the manual dial, you can easily adjust allocated functions, like focusing and changing the iris.

Adjustable Items
•Focus
•White Balance Mode
•Shutter Speed
•Iris

•Sharpness
•Color Saturation
•White Balance Fine
•Brightness

Wi-Fi Functions

Wi-Fi Functions

Remote Pan Tilt Cradle (optional)

Connect to an optional cradle and the camera will rotate automatically. The motion sensor and Face Recognition function automatically capture faces at parties. You can also register shooting angles in advance to switch from your smartphone. The camera even watches over pets when you're not home. You can operate from the camcorder or use remote control with the Panasonic Image App.