Panasonic HC-VX3 4K UHD Camcorder — 24x Optical Zoom, 32x Intelligent Zoom, F1.8 Leica Lens

Panasonic's flagship consumer camcorder, redesigned for the 4K era. The HC-VX3 combines a bright Leica Dicomar lens, 24x optical zoom, and a large 1/2" sensor with full 4K UHD recording — perfect for families, travel, sports, and event documentation where you need long zoom reach and reliable autofocus straight out of the box.

Key Features

• 4K UHD Recording (3840 × 2160) – 30p crisp video with HEVC/H.265 efficient encoding
• 24x Optical Zoom (32x Intelligent Zoom) – pull in distant action without losing image quality
• Leica Dicomar F1.8 Lens – bright maximum aperture for low-light performance and shallower depth of field
• 1/2" MOS Sensor – substantially larger than typical camcorder sensors for cleaner low-light video
• 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ – Panasonic's most advanced consumer stabilization for steady handheld footage even at full zoom
• Touchscreen LCD + Vari-angle – flexible framing for low-angle, high-angle, and selfie-style shooting
• Wind Noise Reduction – built-in directional audio with active wind cancellation
• USB-C Connectivity – modern charging and data transfer
• Wi-Fi Streaming – live stream or transfer footage to phone via Panasonic's mobile app
• 4K Photo Mode – pull 8MP stills from 4K video — never miss the moment

Built For

• Families documenting birthdays, recitals, sports, and milestones
• Travel videographers who want long zoom reach without changing lenses
• Sports parents capturing soccer, baseball, dance from the sidelines
• Event videographers needing reliable autofocus and unlimited recording time
• Wildlife and nature shooters using the long telephoto end

Connectivity

• 1 × Micro HDMI
• 1 × USB-C
• 1 × 3.5mm microphone in
• 1 × 3.5mm headphone out
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Hot shoe for accessories

Specs at a Glance

• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: HC-VX3
• Type: Consumer 4K Camcorder
• Sensor: 1/2" MOS
• Lens: Leica Dicomar 24x Optical Zoom, F1.8 max aperture
• Recording: 4K UHD 30p, FHD 60p, MP4 (HEVC/AVC)
• Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC card
• Stabilization: 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+
• Color: Black
• Connectivity: USB-C, Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI
• Condition: New, factory sealed

Includes battery, charger, and quick start guide. SD card sold separately — UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) or higher recommended for 4K recording.