Panasonic HC-VX3A 4K Ultra HD Camcorder - Compact Video Camera
Panasonic HC-VX3A 4K Ultra HD Camcorder - Compact Video Camera
(Panasonic HC-VX3AGN-K)
We Think You Should Know
- Australian Panasonic Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- 4K Ultra HD Recording
- Optical 24x Zoom
- Intelligent 32x Zoom - 4K
- 3" LCD Monitor
- Brilliant Image Quality
- 4K High Precision AF
- High Sensitivity BSI Sensor
- 25mm Wide-Angle
- Active Contrast
- 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.
- 4K Cropping
- Cinema Like Effect
- Slow Motion Video
- HDR Movie
- Wind Shield Zoom Microphone
- In-camera Editing for 2K Images
- USB Type-C Terminal
Overview
The Panasonic HC-VX3A is a versatile 4K camcorder designed for enthusiasts and professionals seeking high-quality video recording in a compact form. Equipped with a 1/2.5-inch back-illuminated MOS sensor and an f/1.8 lens, it delivers vibrant 4K video, even in low-light conditions. The 24x optical zoom lens offers a focal range from 25mm to 600mm, accommodating both wide-angle and close-up shots. Advanced features like 5-axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) ensure smooth, steady footage by compensating for various types of camera shake.
Combining high-resolution recording with powerful zoom capabilities and intuitive controls, it delivers smooth, natural-looking footage whether filming travel, family events or creative projects.
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In-camera 4K editing functions allow users to crop, pan, zoom, and stabilize footage before saving in 2K resolution, enhancing creative flexibility. The camcorder also includes a Wind Shield Zoom Microphone for improved audio quality, a USB Type-C terminal for fast data transfer, and timestamp recording for professional applications. Its lightweight design and ergonomic grip make it suitable for extended shooting sessions.
1/2.5-inch Back-Illuminated MOS Sensor with f/1.8 Lens: Captures vibrant 4K video with enhanced low-light performance, ensuring clear and detailed footage in various lighting conditions.
24x Optical Zoom Lens (25mm to 600mm): Offers a versatile focal range, allowing for wide-angle landscapes and detailed close-ups without compromising image quality.
5-Axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.): Provides comprehensive stabilization by compensating for multiple types of camera shake, resulting in smooth and steady video recordings.
In-Camera 4K Editing Functions: Enables cropping, panning, zooming, and stabilizing of 4K footage directly within the camcorder, facilitating efficient editing and high-quality 2K output.
Wind Shield Zoom Microphone: Enhances audio recording by reducing wind noise, ensuring clearer and more professional sound quality in outdoor environments.
USB Type-C Terminal: Allows for fast data transfer and convenient connectivity with various devices, streamlining the workflow for video creators.
Timestamp Recording: Adds date and time information to footage, aiding in the organization and documentation of video content for professional use.
Lightweight Design with Ergonomic Grip: Ensures comfortable handling during extended shooting sessions, making it ideal for travel, events, and on-the-go videography.
High-Precision Autofocus System: Delivers fast and accurate focusing, enhancing the clarity and sharpness of both video and still images captured with the camcorder.
The Panasonic HC-VX3A combines premium optics, advanced image stabilisation and detailed 4K recording in a compact camcorder that is easy to carry anywhere. Its reliable handheld performance and intuitive controls make it an excellent choice for users wanting dedicated video quality beyond a smartphone.
Features
Brilliant 4K Image Quality
Take great 4K footage with a stunning Wide-Angle 25mm*, Optical 24x Zoom. The large MOS sensor and bright F1.8 lens deliver excellent low-light performance.

Accurately Capture the Moment
Get clear action shots with state-of-the-art high-precision AF and Hybrid O.I.S. The high-definition, 1,555k-dot LCD monitor has an electrostatic touch panel for easy menu selection.

Shoot in 4K and Edit Later
Edit videos shot in 4K with just the camera without a PC and save them in 2K. The footage can be edited after they are shot by zooming in, correcting camera shake, chasing the main subject, etc.

4K Premium Image Quality
High-definition 4K shooting gives you highly natural, realistic images. The 4K lens covers the range from 25mm* wide-angle to 600mm tele with a 24x zoom achieved by the 4-Drive Lens System. The large 1/2.5-type (1/2.5-inch) sensor and bright F1.8 lens offer exceptional low-light performance. You get uncompromising picture quality at all times.
* 35mm camera equivalent. Available only with 4K 25p/24p and 2K 24p mode.
Ideally Designed for Video Shooting
Whether taking zoom shots or wide-angle shooting, you can capture footage without the need to change lenses by simply turning the power on. The ergonomically designed grip fits snugly in the hand, allowing comfortable shooting for long periods of time without tiring yourself out, even with one hand.
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5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. +
Uses five-axis correction to thoroughly suppress blurring all the way from wide-angle to powerful zoom shots. Ball O.I.S. system reduces wear on the drive section, and greatly improves correction for small-amplitude hand-shake.
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Wind Shield Zoom Microphone
A special damping material is provided in the space between the mic and the mic net to suppress wind noise for clear recording always.
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USB Type-C Terminal
The USB-C port enables power supply and charging with a mobile battery when the power is turned off, as well as with the included AC adapter.
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Active Contrast
Automatically equalises the gradation in response to the brightness distribution within the image. Also improves contrast in the low brightness areas of dark and back-lit scenes, and avoids blocked shadows.
4K High-Precision AF
Enjoy high-speed, excellent tracking performance and stability. With Custom AF, you can also choose from three focus modes.
Time Stamp
You can record the date and time of shooting on the images, which is useful for creating evidentiary and academic materials.
Audio LINE-IN
Audio output from the mixer can be used for shooting at event venues and in studios to enable higher quality audio recording.
Microphone Terminal
For special events and presentations, attach an external microphone (sold separately) to record in high quality sound.
Wired Remote
Equipped with a REMOTE terminal (2.5-mm super mini jack) for remote operation of focus, zoom, REC start/stop, etc.
* A wired remote controller (commercially available) is required.
Panasonic
In 2018 one of the world's largest electronics companies will turn 100. If you are old enough you will remember the National brand which then went on to become National Panasonic. Panasonic holds a worldwide reputation for producing highly reliable, cutting edge and very affordable products. Panasonic has a large and varied range of products from Automotive, Aviation, Communications and Entertainment only to name a few. Nearly 30 years later we have no hesitation in recommending Panasonic products to our customers.
| Section | Specification |
|---|---|
| SENSOR SECTION | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5-inch BSI MOS Sensor |
| Total Pixels | 8.57 megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | 4K: 8.29 MP [16:9], Full-HD: 6.17 MP [16:9] (Motion Image) 8.29 MP [16:9], 6.22 MP [4:3] (Still Image) |
| LENS SECTION | |
| F Value | F1.8 (WIDE) / F4.0 (TELE) |
| Optical Zoom | 24x |
| Focal Length | 4.12 – 98.9 mm (Optical Zoom: 24x) |
| 35 mm Equivalent | 4K25p, 24p/Full-HD 24p: 25 – 600 mm Full-HD 50p/50i/25p: 28.9 – 693.7 mm (Motion Image) 25.0mm – 600mm (16:9) / 30.6mm – 734.4mm (4:3) (Still Image) |
| Filter Diameter | 62 mm |
| Lens Brand | Panasonic Lens |
| CAMERA SECTION | |
| Standard Illumination | 1400 lx |
| Minimum Illumination | 1.5 lx (Scene Mode Low Light 1/25), 0.5 lx (Night Mode (Color)) |
| Focus | Auto / Manual |
| Zoom | 24x (Intelligent Zoom OFF) 4K: 32x, Full-HD: 48x (Intelligent Zoom ON) Digital Zoom: 70x / 1500x |
| White Balance | Auto / White Set / Sunny / Cloudy / Indoor1 / Indoor2 |
| Shutter Speed | Motion Image: 1/25 – 1/8000 (Auto Slow Shutter ON) 1/50 – 1/8000 (Auto Slow Shutter OFF) Still Image: 1/2 – 1/2000 |
| Iris | Auto / Manual |
| Image Stabiliser | 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ with Active Mode, Ball O.I.S. |
| Active Contrast | Yes |
| HDR Movie (Except 4K Mode) | Yes |
| Creative Control (Except 4K Mode) | Miniature Effect, Silent Movie, 8mm Movie, Time Lapse Rec |
| RECORDING SECTION | |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card |
| Recording Format | AVCHD Progressive, MP4 |
| Compression Method | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Recording Modes | AVCHD: 1080/50p (28Mbps), PH, HA, HG, HE MP4: 2160/25p (72M), 1080/50p (50M), 720/25p (9M) |
| Recordable Time | Approx. 50 min (4K MP4), Approx. 1h (HA, HG, HE mode) |
| Thumbnail Display | 6 thumbnails/page, 1 thumbnail/page |
| Audio Recording | AVCHD: Dolby Audio (5.1ch / 2ch) MP4: AAC (2ch) |
| Microphone | 5.1ch Surround, Zoom, Focus, Stereo Microphone |
| Speaker | Dynamic type |
| STILL IMAGE SECTION | |
| Recording Format | JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) |
| Image Size | 16:9 – 25.9MP, 14MP, 2.1MP 4:3 – 20.4MP, 10.9MP, 0.3MP |
| Simultaneous Recording | Full-HD only: 16:9 – 14MP, 2.1MP |
| Flash | No |
| GENERAL SECTION | |
| Power Supply | 3.6V (Battery) / 5.0V (AC Adaptor) |
| Power Consumption | Max. 5.4W (Recording) / Max. 7.7W (Charging) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 68 x 77 x 141 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 431 g (w/o battery and SD card) |
| LCD Monitor | 3.0-inch LCD (1,843,200 dots) |
| Touch Panel | Electrostatic |
| View Finder | No |
| Manual Ring / Dial | No |
| Interface | HDMI (micro), Microphone (stereo mini), LINE-IN (stereo mini), Headphone (stereo mini), Remote (super mini), USB Type-C (2.0) |
| USB Charge | Yes |
| LED Video Light | No |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes (cold) |
| Lens Cover | Yes (Auto) |
| OSD Language | English, Chinese (Traditional/Simplified), Thai, Arabic, Hindi |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Standard | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz band |
| NFC | No |
| STANDARD ACCESSORY | |
| AC Adaptor | Yes |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes (1,940mAh) |
| HDMI Cable | Yes (micro) |
| Shoe adaptor | Built-in |
| Lens Hood | Yes |
| USB Cable | Yes |
| Editing Software | HD Writer AE 5.4 (Download) |
- Panasonic HC-VX3AGN-K 4K Camcorder
- Recharge Battery Pack
- USB Cable
- Micro HDMI Cable
- Lens Hood
- Lens Cap
- AC Adaptor
Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Panasonic Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Panasonic Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Panasonic Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Panasonic Australia.
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