Tech specs
Brand
Panasonic
Product Line
Panasonic
Model
HC-VX981
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Connector Type
Composite video/audio output, HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D), Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), USB 2.0
Display Format
460,800 pixels
Effective Image Resolution
8.29 megapixel
Image Sensor Size
1/2.3"
Image Sensor Type
BSI MOS
Image Sensors
1
Touchscreen
Yes
White Balance
Automatic, Custom, Presets
White Balance Presets
Cloudy, Indoor, Sunlight
Audio Signal Format
AAC, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Dolby Digital AC-3 (5.1 channel)
Microphone Features
Zoom
Microphone Operation Mode
Surround
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
Yes
Camcorder Media Type
Flash card
Camcorder Type
Consumer
Composite Video Out
Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Digital Zoom
1500
High-Definition Video Support
4K
Max Frame Rate
30 fps
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160
Recording Formats
JPEG
Special Effects
8mm Movie, Miniature, Silent Movie
Video Capture
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 13Mbps, AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 17Mbps, AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 24Mbps, AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 5Mbps, AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps, H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 9Mbps, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 50Mbps, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps, H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 50Mbps, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 72Mbps, H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 72Mbps, iFrame - 960 x 540 p - 30 fps - 28Mbps
Connectivity Features
Remote control via mobile devices, Remote live view, Wireless Multi Camera
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000 second (time unit)
Memory Card Slot
SD card
Memory Cards Supported
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Min Shutter Speed
1/2 second (time unit)
Print Standard
Exif Print support
Screen Size
3 inch
Screen Size (metric)
7.6 centimetre
Shortest Shutter Speed
0 lux
Total Camcorder Resolution
18.91 megapixel
Type
LCD display
Wireless Interface
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Battery Chemistry
Lithium ion
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer-specific
Details
Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1940 mAh (included)
Software Type
Panasonic HD Writer AE 5.3
Autofocus
Automatic, Manual
Focal Length (35mm)
30.8 - 626mm
Image Stabilization
Optical (5-axis HYBRID O.I.S. + with Active Mode)
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-3.6
Lens Brand
Leica
Lens Features
Built-in lens shield
Lens Type
Zoom lens
Max Focal Length
81.6 millimetre
Min Focal Length
4.08 millimetre
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
11 mm (1/2.3")
Optical Zoom
20
Video Formats
AVCHD, H.264, iFrame
Zoom Adjustment
Motorized drive
Features
Built-in speaker, Creative Control, HDR image enhancement technology, Level Shot Function, Takes photos while movie recording, Timelapse Recording
Image Storage
JPEG 1728 x 1152, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 3808 x 2856, JPEG 3984 x 2656, JPEG 4992 x 2808, JPEG 5216 x 3912, JPEG 5472 x 3648, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 6784 x 3816
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Type
Camcorder
Widescreen Video Capture
Yes
Accessories Included
AC power adapter, HDMI cable, Lens Hood, shoe mount adapter, USB cable
Memory Card Included
No
Height
2.9 inch
Weight
12.38 ounce
Weight Details
Camera only: 12.4 oz
Width
2.6 inch
Depth
5.5 inch
Color
Black
Filter Size
49 millimetre
Color Category
Black