4K Professional Camcorder HC-X20GC-K

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HC-X20GC-K

Professional functionality and mobility in the palm of your hand

The X20 is a 4K professional camcorder with high mobility, 4K 60p/50p 10bit recording, 24.5 mm wide-angle, optical 20x zoom, and HD live streaming capabilities.

Note: The mics shown in the product photos are optional.

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HC-X20GC-K

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Features

Professional All-in-one 4K 60p Camcorder

With its 1.0-type (1.0-inch) sensor, the X20 provides powerful support in event shootings and more with its optical performance that reliably captures the subject and the mobility that only a handheld camera with an integrated lens can offer.

Wide 24.5 mm* and Optical 20x Zoom Lens

The lens covers the range from 24.5 mm wide-angle to 490 mm tele with a 20x zoom. i.ZOOM achieves 24x zoom with 4K resolution, and 32x zoom with FHD.

* 35 mm camera equivalent.

Versatile Recording Mode

Supports a high bit rate of 200 Mbps for 59.94p/50p video recording with HEVC (LongGOP/10 bit 4:2:0/MOV) codec. The Super Slow-motion function supports 10-bit recording in FHD at 120/100 fps* and 4K (UHD) VFR from 2 to 60 fps** for over-cranked and under-cranked shots to allow for highly creative video expression.

* 59.94 Hz: 120 fps, 50 Hz: 100 fps
** Selectable frame rate depends on the recording format.

4K High-Precision AF

Face Detection precisely captures subjects on-site free from out of focus problems and insufficient exposure. Also, by adding color recognition, tracking subjects is improved, without interruption, when the face moves to either side.

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+

In both UHD/FHD modes, in addition to Optical Image Stabilization, Electronic Image Stabilization detects and corrects handshake in the 5-axis direction. The Ball O.I.S. System reduces friction in the drive section, especially improving the correction of small-amplitude blurring.

4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording

Records a 4:2:2 10-bit color profile of up to LongGOP UHD 29.97p/25p (150 Mbps), or FHD 59.94p/50p (100 Mbps) with SD cards. Outputs 10-bit UHD 59.94p/50p images via HDMI.

Full-HD Live Streaming

RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS-compatible HD streaming enables direct connection and distribution of relays for concerts, sports events, and news flashes to Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Wireless Control from a Tablet or Smartphone

A Wi-Fi module is built-in, so Wi-Fi connection of only the body is possible. Using a tablet or smartphone app HC ROP, wireless camera settings and lens control are also possible.

Functions and Designs that Support Professional Camera Work

1 Triple Manual Rings

The X20 features triple manual rings on the lens barrel for Focus, Zoom and Iris control. These manual functions ensure professional operation and enable speedy and intuitive camera work.

5 Dual SD Card Slot

This enables unlimited* relay recording by simply changing SD cards, and also allows simultaneous recording and background recording for high recording reliability.

* The maximum amount of data that can be recorded over multiple SD cards is 96 GB. Recording will not stop even when the data size exceeds 96 GB.

5 Dual SD Card Slot

This enables unlimited* relay recording by simply changing SD cards, and also allows simultaneous recording and background recording for high recording reliability.

* The maximum amount of data that can be recorded over multiple SD cards is 96 GB. Recording will not stop even when the data size exceeds 96 GB.

Specs

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Size and Weight

Height: 195mm

Width: 171mm

Depth: 343mm

Weight: 2000g

All values are approximate. The lens hood is included in the dimensions but the eye cup and microphone holder are excluded. The weight is for the main unit only, including the grip belt, and excludes the lens hood, battery, and supplied accessories.

1.0-inch Sensor
Optical 20x Zoom
24.5mm Wide-Angle
4K High Precision AF
5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
Built-in Wi-Fi

Effective 15-megapixel 1.0-type (1.0-inch) Sensor

4K 60p 4:2:0 10bit / 4K 30p 4:2:2: 10-bit Recording

Wide 24.5 mm and Optical 20x Zoom Lens

5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (UHD/FHD)

Super-Slow Motion and VFR (2 to 60fps)

SENSOR SECTION

Image Sensor
- 1.0-inch MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels
- 15.03 megapixels
Latitude
- —

LENS SECTION

F Value
- F2.8 ― 4.5
Optical Zoom
- 20x
Focal Length
- 8.8 ― 176 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent
- 24.5 ― 490 mm
Filter Diameter
- 67 mm
Lens Brand
- Panasonic Lens

CAMERA SECTION

Minimum Illumination
- 0.6 lx (F2.8, Super Gain+, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)
Focus
- Auto / Manual
Zoom
- i.Zoom OFF
  - 20x
- i.Zoom ON
  - Max. 32x (UHD 24x)
- Digital Zoom
  - 2x / 5x / 10x
ND Filter
- Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
IR Filter
- Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
White Balance
- Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
Shutter Speed
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - 59.94i/59.94p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000,
    1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    29.97p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000,
    1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    23.98p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750,
    1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - 50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
    1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000,
    1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
Slow Shutter Speed
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - 59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec
    29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec
    23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - 50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
    25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
Synchro Scan
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - 59.94i/59.94p: 1/60.0 ― 1/249.6 sec
    29.97p: 1/30.0 ― 1/249.8 sec
    23.98p: 1/24.0 ― 1/249.7 sec
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - 50i/50p: 1/50.0 ― 1/250.0 sec
    25p: 1/25.0― 1/250.0 sec
VFR Recording Frame Rate
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - 2, 12, 15, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 45, 48 ,60 fps
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50 fps
Super Slow Recording Frame Rate
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)
Iris
- Auto / Manual
Image Stabilizer
- Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ (UHD/FHD)

RECORDING SECTION

Recording Media
- SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, UHS-I compatible
Recording Format
- MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Video Compression Method
- MOV(HEVC)/MP4(HEVC): H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile
  MOV, MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
  AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
Audio Compression Method
- MOV: LPCM, 48kHz/24bit, 2ch
  MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
  AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
2-slot Function
- Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording
System Frequency
- 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
Recording / Playback Mode
- MOV (HEVC)
  - [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
- MOV
  - [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    [4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
- MP4 (HEVC)
  - [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
- MP4
  - [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
- AVCHD
  - [4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR)
    PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR)
    HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR)
    PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR)

DUAL CODEC SECTION

Recording Format
- —
Video Compression Method
- —
Audio Compression Method
- —
Recording format
- FHD 50Mbps
  - —
- FHD 8Mbps
  - —

LIVE STREAMING

Video Compression Format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180
Streaming Method
- Unicast, Multicast
Frame Rate
- System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps
  System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps
Bit Rate
- 24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps
Audio Compression Format
- AAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2ch
Network Protocol
- RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS

STILL IMAGE SECTION

Recording Format
- JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Recording Image Size*
- Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)

GENERAL SECTION

Power Supply
- 7.28V (Battery) / 12V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption
- 18.5W (LCD Monitor)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- Approx. 171 x 195 x 343 mm (6.74 x 7.68 x 13.51 inch) (including lens hood, excluding eye cup and microphone holder)
Weight
- Approx. 2000g (4.41 lb) (main unit only (including grip belt), excluding lens hood, battery, and supplied accessories)
  Approx. 2430g (5.36 lb) (including lens hood, supplied battery, eye cup, two SD cards, microphone holder and INPUT terminal caps)
LCD Monitor
- 3.5-inch Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots)
Viewfinder
- 0.39-inch Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots
Manual Ring
- Focus / Zoom / Iris
Accessory Shoe
- Yes

INTERFACE SECTION

Video
- SDI OUT
  - —
- HDMI
  - Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control
    Output format: 4:2:2 10bit
    2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p,
    1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i,
    720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p
Audio Input
- Built-in Microphone
  - Stereo microphone
- Audio Input
  - XLR (3 pins) x 2
    Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
    LINE：+4dBu/0dBu (switchable menu)
    MIC: –40dBu/–50dBu/–60dBu (switchable menu)
Audio Output
- SDI OUT
  - —
- HDMI
  - 2 ch (LPCM)
- Headphone
  - 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
- Speaker
  - 20 mm diameter, round x 1
Other Input/Output
- TC IN/OUT
  - —
- Camera Remote
  - 2.5mm diameter super mini jack x 1
- USB
  - Type-C x 1, USB3.1 Gen 1, HOST/DEVICE (switchable menu)
    HOST: Bus power supported (5V, 0.9A), USB ethernet adaptor supported
    DEVICE: mass storage function (read only)
- LAN
  - —
- DC IN
  - DC 12V (11.4V ― 12.6V) EIAJ Type4

Wi-Fi

Standard
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency
- 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz [1 to 11ch]

STANDARD ACCESSORY

AC Adaptor
- Yes
AC Cable
- Yes
Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Yes (5,900mAh)
Battery Charger
- Yes
IR Remote
- —
HDMI Cable
- —
AV Cable
- —
USB HOST Conversion Cable
- —
USB Ethernet Adaptor
- —
Microphone Holder
- Yes
Microphone Holder Screws
- Yes
Input Terminal Cap
- Yes
Eye Cup
- Yes
Lens Hood
- Yes
Editing Software
- —
Note
- * Only images cut from video in video playback mode are supported.

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