Panasonic’s newest camcorders are designed for mixing high quality with mobility to appease both one-man operations and filmmakers that prioritize compact gear. Today, January 21, Panasonic announced four new pro-grade camcorders. The Panasonic AG-CX20, HC-X2100, HC-X1600 and HC-X1200 are all 4K 60p outfits with built-in 24x zoom lenses and five-axis stabilization. Panasonic also said that the company will continue to introduce more camcorders in the future.
The announcement comes shortly after Panasonic revived its consumer camcorders with the HC-VX3 and HC-V900 last fall. But the four newly announced pro-grade options overhaul three models that aren’t quite as dated as the consumer options, upgrading the HC-X1500, HC-X2000, and AC-CX10 that were announced back in 2020. It could be a sign that camcorders are making a comeback like the compact camera as video becomes the favorite for social media algorithms, offering features like a long optical zoom that smartphones don’t offer.
