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Panasonic HC-X920

alaTest has collected and analyzed 447 reviews of Panasonic HC-X920. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and portability. The price and image quality also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HC-X920 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HC-X920

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 user reviews of Panasonic HC-X920 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and portability. The price and image quality are also appreciated.

usability, image quality, price, portability, size

96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HC-X920

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 123 user reviews of Panasonic HC-X920 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the design and portability. The price and image quality also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the memory.

usability, image quality, price, portability, design

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic HC-X920

 

The Panasonic HC-X920 is one of the better camcorders we've tested, but it falls just short of our Editors' Choice rating.

3-chip design. 20-megapixel still capture. Wide aperture lens. Excellent image stabilization. 1080p60 video capture. Touch screen. EVF. Wi-Fi. Mic and headphone connectors. Manual focus ring.

Expensive. Limited zoom range. Limited battery life. No internal storage.

Video Quality and Conclusions The X920 uses a three-chip design, one for each primary color, each of which is 1/2.3-inches in size. The configuration delivers some impressive video quality, noticeably better than lower end models that we've tested. The...

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Anna Burleson (toptenreviews.com)

Panasonic HC-X920 Review

 

The best aspects of the Panasonic HC-X920 are its image quality and its physical design. Although its menus and touchscreen left us a little unimpressed and its zoom range is relatively short, we think these are fair tradeoffs for best-in-class image...

This camera features best-in-class image quality.

The touchscreen isn’t as responsive as we’d like.

This camera produces better image quality than anything else we tested and features a great set of physical controls. Any qualms we have with its touchscreen performance are dwarfed by these benefits.

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HC-X920

 

Panasonic's new flagship has the same look of its predecessors, but it's got a few new tricks under the hood.

The WiFi features are a good start, but we'd like to see more from Panasonic's next flagship.

Mar, 2013
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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HC-X920

 

The HC-X920 proves Panasonic is still top dog for high-end consumers camcorders.

Class-leading image quality ; Manual controls including lens focus ring ; Extensive new WiFi features

Optional 3D just as limited as previous flagship model

The Intelligent Auto button now calls up a new menu of options, with iA adding control over exposure and colour balance to the automatic mix. This menu also provides rapid access to scene modes, plus creative options including a faux tilt-shift...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HC-X920 camcorder

 

Any company making camcorders has its work cut out these days. The whole sphere of producing video has changed so much in recent years that there's only room for a couple of companies to have a crack of the whip, and actually make any money. You might...

Fantastic picture quality, compact, Wi-Fi modes are helpful, lovely to use

Wi-Fi app can be a bit flaky, quite expensive, compact cameras offer a lot of the features, Wi-Fi is a battery killer

You might be a little sceptical about the need for a proper video camera in the days of DSLRs and phones, but we promise you, there's something a lot nicer about picking up a tool designed to do the job. Sure, you can do all DIY with a hammer if need...

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HC-X920 HD camcorder pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Panasonic's 9 series camcorders are, somewhat predictably, having their yearly refresh. The HC-X920 will replace the HC-X900 and have many of the same

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Andrew Unsworth (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic HC-X920 review

 

A great update to an already excellent camcorder - with Wi-Fi, improved image quality and additional stabilisation

Mar, 2013
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (itreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic HC-X920

 

The Panasonic HC-X920 is one of the better camcorders we've tested, but it falls just short of our Editors' Choice rating.

The X920 uses a three-chip design, one for each primary color, each of which is 1/2.3-inches in size. The configuration delivers some impressive video quality, noticeably better than lower end models that we’ve tested. The zoom lens doesn’t have nearly...

Dec, 2013
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

This should be 4-5 stars

 

This camera is not a 1,000 camera. It is over rpiced even with the good rpices that new egg offered. It is a consumer vehicle for home video I would have been better of buying top of the line Sony consummer @more money

This gets fine video, The camera stil shots are incredible

It is almost impossible to easily access the live streaming from outside locations The system is complex ad difficulte to use The body heats up easily

Nov, 2013
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Great image, fair ergonomics

 

Using this primarily to record gymnastics competitions. I've been able to create stunning videos (razor sharp clarity, beautiful, accurate colors) under challenging conditions (dim fluorescent lighting, fast action, long distances to the subject)....

Feb, 2016
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio formats supported:AAC
Audio system:Dolby Digital 2.0/5.1
Built-in Microphone: Yes
Built-in speaker(s):Y
Built-in speakers: Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity:1250
Battery performance:1250
Battery voltage:7.2

Camera

3D:Y
3D compatibility: Yes
Camcorder Type:Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination:1 / 12
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages:CZE / CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, POL, SWE, TUR / CZE, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, HUN, ITA, POL, SWE, TUR
Supported aspect ratios:16:9

Design

Color of product:Black

Display

Built-in display: Yes
Display:LCD
Display Diagonal:3.5
Display resolution (numeric):1152000

Flash

Built-in flash: Yes
Built-in light: Yes

Focusing

Focus adjustment:Auto/Manual

Image Sensor

Effective megapixels (image):8.49
Effective megapixels (movie):8.49
Optical sensor size:1 / 2.3
Sensor Type:3MOS / MOS
Total megapixels:38.28

Lens System

35 mm camera lens equivalent:1.17 - 15.7
Digital Zoom:40
Filter size:1.93
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):1.17 - 15.7
Focal length range (f-f):0.112 - 1.34
Image Stabilizer: Yes
Lens mount interface:Leica M
Optical Zoom:12

Other Features

AV output: Yes

Packaging Content

AC adapter bundled: Yes
AC adapter included:Y
Batteries included: Yes
Bundled software:HD Writer AE 5.0
Cables included:AV, HDMI, USB
Quick start guide: Yes
Warranty card: Yes

Ports & interfaces

HDMI: Yes
Headphone outputs:1
Microphone in: Yes
Mini HDMI ports quantity:1
S-Video out: No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Shutter

Shutter speed (photo):1/2 - 1/2000
Shutter speed (video):1/25 - 1/8000

Still Image

Image formats supported:JPG / JPG, MPO
Maximum image resolution:6016 x 3384
Still image resolution(s):4096 x 2304\n1920 x 1080 / 640 x 480,1728 x 1152,1920 x 1080,3456 x 2304,4096 x 2304 / 640 x 480,1920 x 1080

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Camcorder tape type: No
Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported: No

Video

HD type:Full HD
Maximum video resolution:1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:1080p
Video compression format:H.264, MPEG / H.264, MPEG4
Video formats supported:H.264,MPEG / H.264,MPEG4
Video Resolutions:1920 x 1080 / 960 x 540,1920 x 1080

Viewfinder

Camera viewfinder: No
Viewfinder type:Not available

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:3.23 / 5.91
Height:2.32 / 2.83
Weight:14.7 / 6.67
Width:2.64 / 2.87

White Balance

Indoor white balance: Yes
White Balance:Auto, Cloudy, Sunny