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

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Description

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, and high-resolution 4K video capture.

High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine

The 1/2.5" MOS sensor handles 4K data at 60/50 fps with high-speed readout, minimizing rolling shutter distortion when capturing moving subjects.

The Venus Engine features a new image processing system capable of rapidly handling large 4K60 datasets for exceptional image quality. It also offers advanced image correction features to enhance creative video production. Internal recording supports resolutions up to 4K29.97 and 1080p59.94 in 4:2:2 10-bit.

Wide-Angle 25mm Lens with 24x Optical Zoom

The 4-drive lens system supports 24x optical zoom, ranging from a wide-angle 25mm (35mm film equivalent) to a telephoto 600mm. i.ZOOM technology enables up to 32x zoom in 4K and 48x in 1080p, providing flexibility for shooting in confined spaces.

4K High-Precision Autofocus

Optimized for dynamic shooting conditions on location, the autofocus system prioritizes speed and tracking accuracy. The micro-drive focus unit ensures precise lens control for fast, smooth focusing. Sharp focus is reliably maintained even when subjects move from background to foreground.

Face Detection and Tracking AE/AF

Advanced Face Detection AE/AF automatically identifies and tracks human faces. Also, specific colors can be selected on the 3.5" touchscreen LCD to enable Tracking AE/AF to follow people and other moving objects with increased accuracy.

5-Axis Hybrid Stabilization and O.I.S.

Five-axis Hybrid Stabilization corrects for camera shake in five axes: vertical, horizontal, and rotational. Using a gyro sensor that detects motion at 4000 times per second, the stabilization engine delivers fast corrections. Combining optical (O.I.S.) and electronic stabilization, it ensures stable video when zooming in at high magnification and when walking or shooting in low light.

A ball-bearing optical image stabilization mechanism reduces friction when the lens system drive unit operates. The lens moves smoothly when zooming and delicately compensates for shake caused by small vibrations.

Built-In ND Filter

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.

Efficient Heat Dissipation

The image sensor typically heats up significantly as it collects external light through the lens, and its temperature rises further during high-speed 4K60 signal processing, so an advanced, efficient heat dissipation design is employed to maintain stable performance under such conditions.

Recording Features

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.

Proxy and Multi-Format Support

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.

Super Slow Motion and IR Modes

Capture slow-motion video in 1080p mode at 120 fps or 100 fps. The system supports 10-bit recording and delivers full-frame images without cropping, even at high frame rates. Autofocus remains active during super slow-motion shooting.

The IR cut filter can be toggled on/off and assigned to a user button. Disabling the filter allows shooting in low-light conditions using commercially available IR illuminators (recommended: 850nm IR illuminator).

Color and Effects Features

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

Additional Shooting Assistance

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

Outputs

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.

Network and Control Features

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 compatible with the Panasonic AV-UHS500 live switcher
Ethernet LAN connection for streaming output and control

Physical Features

High-definition 3.5" LCD
Bright 0.39" OLED EVF
The LCD monitor rotates 180° and displays touch icons for convenient operation, making it easy to check framing and expressions while shooting.
The monitor rotates for selfie mode
Dual manual focus/iris rings
Detachable top handle
13 user-assignable buttons
USB-C PD power option

PCM Audio Recording

The camcorder supports professional audio recording with +48V phantom power, as well as mic and line inputs. It has two XLR inputs with volume control and 24-bit linear PCM audio recording with a professional microphone.

Built-In 70 Lux LED Light

The built-in LED light provides 70 lux at a distance of 3.2' for effective illumination in low-light environments. Brightness can be adjusted from 30 to 100% using the dimmer dial on the handle.

Specification

Power: DC 7.2 V (when the battery is used), DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power consumption: TBD
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating Humidity: 10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Weight (body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories): Approx. 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg)
Dimensions (excluding protrusion)(HxWxD): 7-1/8" x 8-1/2" x 14-23/32" (181 x 216 x 374mm)
Pickup Device: 4/3-type MOS
Effective Pixels: 1549 megapixel (FHD), 871 megapixel (UHD/59.94p), 1289 megapixel (UHD/29.97p), 1335 megapixel (4K/24p)
Lens: Optical image stabilizer lens, motorized/manual mode switching, 13x zoom F2.8 to F4.5 (f=12.8mm to 167 mm) 35 mm conversion 28.0 mm to 365.3 mm (FHD)
Filter Diameter: 72mm
ND Filter: OFF, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Shortest Shooting Distance: Approx. 1.0 m from the front lens
Gain Setting: L/M/H selector switch 0 dB to 24 dB (in 1 dB steps) (When assigning [S.GAIN] to the USER button Switching between 30 dB and 36 dB)
Color Temperature Setting:
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  - 60i/60p mode 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250., 1/350., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec.,1/1500 sec.,1/2000 sec.,1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec.,1/8000 sec.
  - 30p mode 1/30 sec.,1/50 sec.,1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec.,1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
  - 24p mode 1/24 sec., 1/48 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz
  - 50i/50p mode 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
  - 25p mode 1/25 sec., 1/50 sec., 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/125 sec., 1/180 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/350 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/750 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/1500 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/3000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec.
Slow Shutter Speed:
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  - 60i/60p mode 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
  - 30p mode 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/8 sec., 1/15 sec.
  - 24p mode 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz
  - 50i/50p mode 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
  - 25p mode 1/2 sec., 1/3 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
Synchro Scan Shutter:
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  - 60i/60p mode 1/60.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
  - 30p mode 1/30.0 sec. to 1/249.8 sec.
  - 24p mode 1/24.0 sec. to 1/249.6 sec.
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz
  - 50i/50p mode 1/50.0 sec. to 1/250.0 sec.
  - 25p mode 1/25.0 sec. to 1/250.0sec.
Shutter Open Angle: 5.0° to 180.0° to 360.0° (in 0.5° steps, angle display)
VFR Recording Frame Rate:
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
  - 60p mode 2, 15, 30, 40, 55, 58, 60, 62, 65, 75, 90, and 120 (frames per second)
  - 30p mode 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60, 75, 90, and 120 (frames per second)
  - 24p mode 2, 12, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, and 120 (frames per second)
- When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50 Hz
  - 50p mode 2, 12, 25, 33, 45, 48, 50, 52, 55, 62, 75, 100, and 120 (frames per second)
  - 25p mode 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50, 62, 75, 100, and 120 (frames per second)
Minimum Subject Illumination: 0.2 lx (F2.8, gain 18dB, [1/2S.] Manuals low shutter, [HIGH SENS.] mode)
Horizontal Resolution: 1000 TV or higher (center)
Digital Zoom: x2/x5/x10
Lens Hood: Hood with lens cover
Recording Media: SDHC memory card (4 GB to 32 GB), SDHX memory card (48GB to 128 GB), UHS-I supported
*When recording video images at 100 Mbps or higher, an SD memory card compatible with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) is required.
Recording Slot: Slot ×2
System Format: 59.94 Hz (NTSC) / 50 Hz(PAL)
Video Recording Format:
- Recording Format MOV, MP4, AVCHD
- Recording Mode: *Please see the video Recording Format table attached in images
Still Picture Recording Format:
- JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2) supported
- 8.8M 4096 x 2160 (179), 8.3M 3840 x 2160 (169), 2.1M 1920 x 1080 (169), 0.9M 1280 x 720 (169), 0.2M 640 x 360 (169), 0.3M 640 x 480(43)
External Output Video Signal: 8-bit 422/10 bit 422 (switchable menu)
*HDMI output of UHD/59.94p/50.00p becomes 8-bit/420. Also, when 10-bit/422 is selected, recording is not possible with the main unit.
Recording Video Signal: 8-bit/420
Video Compression Format (Digital Video): MPEG-4AVC/H.264 High Profile (MOV/MP4/AVCHD)
Recording Audio Signal: 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 CH
Audio Compression Format (Digital Audio): LPCM (MOV/MP4) Dolby Digital (AVCHD)
Headroom: 12 dB/18 dB/20 dB (switchable menu)
File Format: MOV, MP4
Video Compression Format (Dual Codec): MPEG-4AVC/H.264 High Profile
Audio Compression Format (Dual Codec): LPCM
Recording Format:
- When [Dual Codec] = FHD 50 Mbps
  - [Main Recording Side]
  - Recording mode = MOV/MP4
  - UHD/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 100 Mbps
- [Sub Recording Side]
  - Recording mode = Same as the recording mode of the Main Recording Side
- FHD/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 50Mbps
- When [Dual Codec] = FHD 8Mbps
  - FHD/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 200 Mbps
  - FHD/59.94p/50.00p 100 Mbps
  - Recording mode = MOV
  - FHD/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 8 Mbps
- SDI OUT (Video Input/Output):
  - BNC ×1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ohm, 3 G/1.5 G HD-SDI, SD-SDI supported
  - Output format 1080/59.94p LEVEL-A/50.00p LEVEL-A, 1080/29.97PsF/25.00PsF/24.00PsF/23.98PsF, 1080/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94i, 576/50.00i
- VIDEO OUT: BNC × 1, Composite 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ohm
- HDMI OUT (Video Input/Output):
  - HDMI × 1 (HDMI type A terminal, not compatible with VIERA Link)
- Output format:
  - 2160/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p, 1080/59.94p/50.00p/29.97p/25.00p/24.00p/23.98p/59.94i/50.00i, 720/59.94p/50.00p, 480/59.94p, 576/50.00p
- Built-in Microphone: Supports stereo microphone
- XLR IN:
  - XLR (3 pin) × 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2)
  - Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
  - LINE 4 dBu/0 dBu (switchable menu)
  - MIC -40 dBu/ -50 dBu/ -60 dBu (menu)
- SDI OUT (Audio Output): 2 CH (LPCM) switchable gain 0dB/-6 dB/-12 dB
- HDMI OUT (Audio Output): 2CH (LPCM)
- Audio OUT: 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack × 1, Output level 600 ohm, 316 mV
- Headphone: 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack ×1
- Speaker: 20 mm diameter, round × 1
- CAM REMOTE:
  - 2.5 mm diameter super mini jack ×1 (ZOOM, S/S)
  - 3.5 mm diameter mini jack ×1 (FOCUS, IRIS)
- TC PRESET IN/OUT:
  - BNC × 1, Used as the input and output terminals, IN/OUT switch selection
  - Input 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p], 10 k Ohm
  - Output 2.0 V ±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
- USB 3.0 HOST:
  - Standard-A connector, 9-pin
  - USB hard disk connected function, Bus power supply
    *A USB hard disk of 32 GB or less, or exceeding 2TB, cannot be used.
- USB 3.0 DEVICE: Micro-B connector, 10-pin (Mass storage function (read only))
- DC IN 12 V: DC 12 V (11.4 V to 12.6 V), EIAJ type 4
- LCD Monitor: 4.3 type HD color monitor (Approx. 2760000 dots)
- Viewfinder:
  - 0.39 type OLED (organic EL display)
    (Approx. 2360000 dots, video display area Approx. 1770000 dots)

Product Includes

Panasonic CX20 Professional Compact 4K Camcorder with XLR Inputs & IP Connectivity
Panasonic 7.28V 43Wh Lithium-Ion Battery for DVX200 and CX10 (5900mAh)
Panasonic Battery Charger for AG-VBR & Other Batteries
Top Handle Unit
Lens Hood
Eye Cup
Microphone Holder
Microphone Holder Screw Set
Brand New Factory Fresh Import Model

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