The HC WX979 TwinCamera 4K is a state-of-the-art camera designed for both photography and videography. With an advanced BSI MOS image sensor and an impressive resolution of 18.91 megapixels, this camera allows for capturing images in UHD quality. The combination of a 20x optical zoom and a 60x digital zoom provides remarkable flexibility to capture distant subjects in detail. The integrated image stabilization ensures that both photos and videos remain sharp and clear, even during motion shots. The camera supports various video formats, including MPEG-4 and AVCHD, and offers a frame rate of 50p at maximum resolution. With a 3-inch LCD display that provides a screen resolution of 460,800 pixels, users can view and edit their recordings in high quality. The HC WX979 is also equipped with Wi-Fi, enabling wireless transfer of images and videos.
Data storage type | Memory card |
Max. picture resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
Image sensor type | BSI MOS |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Item number | 3497403 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Category | Camcorders |
Manufacturer no. | HC-WX979EG-K |
Release date | 16.1.2015 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Image sensor type | BSI MOS |
Image sensor resolution | 18.91 Mpx |
Display resolution | 4K |
Max. picture resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 50p |
Photo resolution | 25.90 Mpx |
Video camera functions | Microphones |
Wireless transmission | Wi-Fi |
Audio channel | 5.1 channels |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Audio formats | H.264, MPEG4-AAC, Various |
Optical zoom | 20 x |
Digital zoom | 60 x |
Lens brand | Leica |
Filter thread | 49 mm |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation |
Data storage type | Memory card |
Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Video file formats | AVCHD, MPEG-4 |
Image file formats | JPEG |
Display size (inches) | 3" |
Screen technology | LCD |
screen resolution | 0.46 Mpx |
Display functions | Integrated loudspeakers |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 2.0 (1x) |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Panasonic fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Length | 139 mm |
Width | 65 mm |
Height | 73 mm |
Weight | 353 g |
Length | 23 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 10.30 cm |
Weight | 924 g |
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