Panasonic CX20 Professional Compact 4K Camcorder with XLR Inputs & IP Connectivity

Easily capture and stream your production with the next-generation CX20 Professional Compact 4K Camcorder with XLR Inputs & IP Connectivity from Panasonic. The CX20 is a professional auto-tracking camcorder with numerous features, including dual XLR inputs, wired and Wi-Fi IP streaming and control capability, dual SD card slots, a 24x optical zoom lens with up to 48x digital HD zoom, image stabilization, TAA compliance, and high-resolution 4K video capture.

The built-in ND filter (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Clear) adjusts incoming light levels to suit the shooting environment. The filter can be used to prevent resolution loss caused by excessive aperture reduction (diffraction) and supports a wide aperture for sharp images with a shallow depth of field.

Using the highly efficient new HEVC codec, the camcorder supports high bit rate recording.

Internal recording on SD cards supports 4:2:2 10-bit LongGOP UHD 4K29.97/25 (150 Mb/s) and 1080p59.94/50 (100 Mb/s). Enabling 10-bit recording activates 4K60 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, which is ideal for capturing high-quality video from external recorders.

The camcorder uses compact SD cards with two available slots. For 4K recording, it enables relay and backup recording. For 1080p recording, slot 1 records specific scenes while slot 2 records continuously.

Other recording features include pre-recording, interval recording, and embedded timestamps.

The camcorder supports a variety of formats and bit rates, including MOV and MP4 for streamlined editing workflows, as well as 720p AVCHD 8 Mb/s (PM mode). Proxy recording is possible with the AVC-Proxy G6 codec.

• 16-axis color correction
• Enhanced skin tones
• Edge enhancement
• Flexible gamma
• Customizable scenes/presets: Standard, Fluorescent Lighting, Spark, Still-like, Cinema-like with contrast, and Cinema-like with dynamic range

• Flash band compensation (FBC)
• Shockless auto white balance
• Customizable matrix tables, including CINE-LIKE mode
• V-detail and detail coring
• Chroma level/phase, color temperature, and master pedestal controls
• Knee point configuration

The camera features a 3G-SDI output for up to 1080p60 video output over distances up to 328' for switchers or recorders, and there is an HDMI output that supports up to 4K60 4:2:2 video for recorders or displays.

• Built-in 5/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi module
• Wireless control via mobile Android/iOS devices
• Wired REMOTE support via 2.5mm mini jack for focus, zoom, and record start/stop
• 1080p streaming and recording via SRT, RTSP/RTP, RTMP, or RTMPS
• NDI|HX2 support is compatible with the Panasonic AV-UHS500 live switcher
• Ethernet LAN connection for streaming output and control