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Panasonic HC-VX3

4.5 / 5Demo rating
$998best of 1 vetted listings · atB&H Photo Videobhphotovideo.com

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Our verdict

The HC-VX3 is a practical option for buyers seeking long optical reach, UHD capture and flexible audio connections in a handheld camcorder. Its in-camera reframing tools are useful, but buyers needing 4K60 or dual-card backup should look elsewhere.

Pros

  • +Combines UHD recording with a versatile 24x optical zoom.
  • +In-camera 4K-to-HD cropping offers reframing without desktop editing.
  • +Microphone/line input and headphone output accommodate more flexible audio setups.

Cons

  • −No 4K60 recording option.
  • −Single-card recording offers no simultaneous second-card backup.

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Panasonic HC-V900

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Specifications

Stabilization
5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Ball O.I.S.
Filter diameter
62 mm
Recording media
Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
Intelligent zoom
Up to 32x in 4K and 48x in Full HD
Charging connection
USB-C

About Panasonic HC-VX3

Panasonic HC-VX3

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Frequently asked

Can the HC-VX3 record 4K at 60 fps?

No. UHD recording tops out at 30 fps; Full HD supports up to 60 fps.

Can I crop 4K footage without a computer?

Yes. In-camera tools can crop, pan, track a subject and apply shake correction to 4K footage, saving the edited result in Full HD.

Can it accept audio from a mixer?

Yes. The 3.5 mm input supports line-level audio as well as microphones. A separate headphone output provides monitoring.

Does the 32x 4K zoom use only the lens?

No. The lens provides 24x optical zoom; 32x in 4K is i.Zoom.

Can I attach a lens filter?

Yes. The specified filter diameter is 62 mm.