Despite being light weight and slim build, Panasonic HX-DC1 is capable of capturing images in spectacular Full HD videos (1920 x 1080 pixels). Since the files are saved in MPEG-4 fomat, they easily combine video and sound in same file that can be easily saved on a PC and laptop, or shared with your friends on social networking sites.

Performance

Now shoot detailed images even in semi dark or dim light conditions. With the inbuilt MOS sensor, images are captured in 4:3 aspect ratio with 14 megapixel resolution. The highly efficient image engine offers high-speed image and video processing. Since this Panasonic camcorder comes in with high image processing capability, the quality of images and videos sustain even with maximum zoom. This camcorder comes with an optical zoom of 5x and digital zoom of 60x. The aperture range of this camcorder ranges between f/3.5 - 3.7, and the shutter speed ranges between 1/2 - 1/1500 seconds in still images and 1/30 - 1/10000 in motion images, enabling you to capture still images fast even if they are in motion. The HX-DC1 captures remarkable videos in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format and has AAC (2ch) audio recording system. Now get blur free images even if the subject shakes as the camcorder comes with an Electrical Image Stabilizer.

Design

Available in white colour, this camcorder screams style and sophistication. This stylish looking camcorder has a pistol grip that makes handling the camera every easy. Since it just weighs 181 grams, it can be carried anywhere without any hassle. The HX-DC1 features a 3.0 inch wide-screen LCD monitor that allows the brightness to be adjusted in seven levels. It also rotates through approximately 285º, so you can easily position it at your preferred angle. Both features are designed to keep your subject in clear view.

Features

The camcorder boasts of 2ch stereo microphone and a speaker. Equipped with HD Writer VE1.0 Software, you can easily upload and share videos with your friends on popular social networking sites. The Intelligent Scene Selector in the HX-DC1 automatically switches between different scene modes like Portrait, Spotlight, Scenery and Low Light. Another interesting feature is the Face Detection that automatically detects faces and adjusts the exposure and focus to optimise the image.

Battery/ Storage/ Connectivity

There will be no dearth of storage space as this Panasonic camcorder supports SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards. Powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, the camcorder delivers excellent performance. You can now connect this camcorder to a laptop or PC with USB 2.0 to transfer videos and images. You can also connect this camcorder to an HDTV and watch all the images and videos with extreme clarity using an HDMI cable. Furthermore, the HX-DC1 also offers AV connectivity feature to connect with other AV compatible devices.