Panasonic HC WX979 TwinCamera 4K

18.91 Mpx, 50p, 20 x
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Product details

The HC WX979 TwinCamera 4K is a state-of-the-art camera designed for both photography and videography. With an advanced BSI MOS image sensor and an impressive resolution of 18.91 megapixels, this camera allows for capturing images in UHD quality. The combination of a 20x optical zoom and a 60x digital zoom provides remarkable flexibility to capture distant subjects in detail. The integrated image stabilization ensures that both photos and videos remain sharp and clear, even during motion shots. The camera supports various video formats, including MPEG-4 and AVCHD, and offers a frame rate of 50p at maximum resolution. With a 3-inch LCD display that provides a screen resolution of 460,800 pixels, users can view and edit their recordings in high quality. The HC WX979 is also equipped with Wi-Fi, enabling wireless transfer of images and videos.

  • 18.91 megapixel BSI MOS image sensor for high-resolution shots
  • Optical image stabilization for clear photos and videos
  • 20x optical zoom and 60x digital zoom for versatile shooting options
  • Support for various video formats, including MPEG-4 and AVCHD
  • Wi-Fi functionality for wireless content transfer.

Key specifications

Data storage type
Memory card
Max. picture resolution
4096 x 2160 pixels
Image sensor type
BSI MOS
Memory card type
SDSDHCSDXC
Item number
3497403

General information

Manufacturer
Panasonic
Category
Camcorders
Manufacturer no.
HC-WX979EG-K
Release date
16.1.2015

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Video camera properties

Image sensor type
BSI MOS
Image sensor resolution
18.91 Mpx
Display resolution
UHD
Max. picture resolution
4096 x 2160 pixels
Images per sec. at max. Resolution
50p
Photo resolution
25.90 Mpx
Video camera functions
Microphones
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Audio channel
5.1 channels
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Audio formats
H.264MPEG4-AACVarious

Camera lens properties

Optical zoom
20 x
Digital zoom
60 x
Filter thread
49 mm
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation

Data storage properties

Data storage type
Memory card
Memory card type
SDSDHCSDXC
Video file formats
AVCHDMPEG-4
Image file formats
JPEG

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
screen resolution
0.46 Mpx
Display functions
Integrated loudspeakers

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
139 mm
Width
65 mm
Height
73 mm
Weight
353 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Camcorders» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    1 %
  • 2.Panasonic
    1,3 %
  • 3.Blackmagic
    1,4 %
  • 4.Canon
    2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
    6 days
  • 2.Panasonic
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Camcorders» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.AGFAPHOTO
    3,8 %
  • 3.Sony
    3,9 %
  • 4.Panasonic
    4,3 %
  • 5.Canon
    5,2 %
  • 6.Blackmagic
    5,6 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good77/100
Rank 6 out of 18Stiftung Warentest18 Camcorder: Neue Camcorder 2015ReleaseJanuary 2016

Der Panasonic HC-WX979 ist ein guter Camcorder der jedoch unter einem eher schwachen Akku leidet, mit einer Ladung ist eine nur eher mäßige Aufnahmezeit möglich. Ebenso ist seine Vielseitigkeit nicht optimal, ein paar Lücken in der Ausstattung kosten einige Punkte. Ansonsten jedoch macht der Panasonic HC-WX979 einen guten Eindruck, kann vor allem mit seiner guten Qualität bei Videos und den sehr guten...

Very good90/100
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Rank 2 out of 2Videoaktiv DigitalReleaseMay 2015
  • Positivemanuelle Bildeinstellungen
  • PositiveEinstellrad
  • PositiveZeitlupe, Zeitraffer
  • Negativekein Sucher
  • Negativekurze Akkulaufzeit
  • NegativeZubehörschuh nur zum Aufstecken
Without ratingNo rating
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Avguide.chSingle testReleaseMarch 2015

Panasonic hat in seinem ersten 4K Consumer-Camcorder HC-WX979 eine kaum überschaubare Funktionsvielfalt eingebaut. Trotzdem lässt sich dank intelligenter Automatik sofort losfilmen. Damit werden Familien- wie Hobbyfilmer gleichermassen angesprochen. Dank seinen kleinen Abmessungen ist er zudem ein idealer Reisebegleiter, leicht eingeschränkt durch den fehlenden Sucher, den der Touchscreen besonders...