Panasonic HC-X1500 LUMIX X1500 4K Camcorder

Panasonic HC-X1500 is a compact 4K camcorder built around practical field controls: a 24x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization, and a mechanical ND filter wheel with clear plus 2, 4, and 6 stop positions. It records 10-bit in both 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 options, supports UHD 3840 x 2160 up to 50/60 fps (4:2:0 10-bit), and can push 1080 up to 120 fps (4:2:0 10-bit). For streaming, it supports RTMP, RTP, and RTSP with bitrate ranges from 0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s.

Highlights

• 24x optical zoom with 35mm equivalent range of 25 to 600mm
• Mechanical ND filter wheel with clear, 2 stop, 4 stop, and 6 stop positions
• 10-bit recording options in 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 formats
• IP streaming via RTMP, RTP, RTSP with up to 24.00 Mb/s
• Dual monitoring with a 3.5 inch articulating touchscreen LCD and 0.24 inch EVF

Quick Specs & Uses

• Sensor: 1/2.5 MOS, 8.57 MP actual / 8.29 MP effective
• Stabilisation: Optical in integrated lens
• ND: Clear + 2 stop (1/4), 4 stop (1/16), 6 stop (1/64)
• Gain: 0 to 30 dB
• White balance: 2000 to 15000K
• Minimum illumination: 1.5 lux at 1/30 shutter
• Lens: 4.1 to 98.9mm (25 to 600mm equivalent), 24x optical, up to 48x digital
• Aperture: f/1.8 to f/4
• Focus distance: wide 0.1 m, tele 1.2 m
• Filter thread: 62 mm
• Recording 4:2:0 10-bit: UHD up to 50/60 fps, 1080 up to 120 fps
• Recording 4:2:2 10-bit: UHD at 25/30 fps, 1080 at 25/30/50/60 fps
• Variable frame rates: 4.8 to 120 fps
• Streaming: RTMP, RTP, RTSP at 1080, 720, 360, 180 lines with 0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s
• I/O: HDMI out, 3.5 mm headphone out, USB Micro-B in, 2.5 mm out
• Wireless: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
• Displays: 3.5 inch articulating touchscreen LCD (2,760,000 dots), 0.24 inch EVF (1,560,000 dots)
• Power: Panasonic AG-VBR series battery, 12 VDC barrel input, 7.9 W consumption
• Operating range: 0 to 40°C, humidity 10 to 80%
• Size and weight: 257 x 129 x 93 mm without handle, 1.2 kg

Why It Helps

On a real shoot, speed matters more than theory. The X1500 gives you fast framing with a long zoom range, exposure control with a true ND wheel, and 10-bit recording options when you want cleaner grading headroom. Add streaming support over standard protocols and you get a camera that can handle capture and contribution without turning into a science project.

System Characteristics

• The mechanical ND wheel is the practical win for keeping the shutter and aperture where you want them as lighting changes
• 24x optical zoom plus optical stabilisation makes handheld and quick repositioning more forgiving
• Plan your monitoring style: touchscreen LCD for operator speed, EVF for tighter viewing
• If you are streaming, match resolution and bitrate to your network headroom using the listed 0.5 to 24.00 Mb/s range
• For power planning, it supports AG-VBR series batteries and a 12 VDC barrel input, with 7.9 W consumption listed

What’s In The Box

• 1 x Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K HDMI Pro Camcorder with 24x Zoom
• AG-VBR59 Battery
• AC Adapter
• AC Cable
• Lens Hood
• Eyecup

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