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Panasonic AG-CX370 4K Ultra HD Professional High-End Handheld Camcorder

DV DVW#CX370•MFR #PCX370
Panasonic AG-CX370 4K Ultra HD Professional High-End Handheld Camcorder

Product Highlights:

  • Expanded system capabilities with 12G-SDI output and GENLOCK input
  • Versatile 4-channel audio input with independent volume controls
  • Optimized IP live production with NDI® HX2
  • Multi-Format, Multi-Codec Recording
  • High Shooting Quality
  • Streaming capabilities with 4K quality and SRT protocol support
  • High-Definition, High-Sensitivity 1.0-type 15M MOS Sensor
  • Wide-Angle 24.5 mm Optical 20x Zoom, Plus i.Zoom
  • Intelligent AF and Face Detection/Tracking AE & AF
  • Built-in 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabilizer
  • Broadcast-Grade Picture Quality Adjustment Functions

Overview:

Panasonic AG-CX370 4K Ultra HD Professional Professional Camera Recorders with NDI|HX2 and Auto-Tracking The Panasonic AG-CX370 delivers 4K/60p/10-bit MOV recording with a high-efficiency HEVC/H.265 codec. It also features a high-definition, high-sensitivity 1.0-type 15M MOS sensor, and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) for HDR recording – making it perfect for live broadcast environments and creating content for social media platforms. The CX370 features broadcast-quality image tuning, with 16-axis independent colour correction.

Technical Specifications

General
PowerDC 7.28 V (when the battery is used)DC 12 V (when the AC adaptor is used)
Power Consumption26 W (when the LCD monitor is used)17 W (1080i / 422ALL-I 100M recording, when the LCD monitor is used, no external device connection)
Operating Temperature0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
Weight*1Body: approx. 1.9 kg (4.19 lb) (body only, excluding lens hood, battery, and accessories)Shooting: approx. 2.3 kg (5.07 lb) (including lens hood, battery, and microphone holder)
Dimensions*1180 mm (W) x 173 mm (H) x 311 mm (D) (7-1/8 inches x 6-13/16 inches x 12-1/4 inches)(excluding protrusion and eye cup)
Camera Unit
Pickup Device1.0-type (effective size) MOS solid state image sensor
Effective Pixels15,030,000 pixel
LensOptical image stabilizer lens, optical 20x motorized zoomF value: F2.8 to F4.5Focal length: f=8.8 mm to 176 mmm, 35 mm equivalent: 24.5 mm to 490 mm
Filter Diameter67 mm
Optical FilterND Filter: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64IR Filter: Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
Shortest Shooting Distance(M.O.D.)Approx. 10 cm (W), 1.0 m (T) from the front lens
Gain SettingL/M/H selector switchGAIN/ISO mode = dB–3 dB to 18 dB (adjustable in 1 dB steps)24 dB, 30 dB, 36 dB switched(when assigning [S. GAIN] to the USER button)GAIN/ISO mode = ISOISO 400, ISO 500, ISO 640, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 2500,ISO 3200, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 6400, ISO 8000, ISO 10000, ISO 12800
Color Temperature SettingATW, ATW LOCK, A ch, B ch,preset 3200 K/preset 5600 K/VAR (2000 K to 15000 K)
Shutter SpeedWhen [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
59.94i/59.94p mode1/60 sec. (shutter off), 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec.,1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
29.97p mode1/30 sec., 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec.,1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
23.98p mode1/24 sec., 1/48 sec., 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec.,1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
50i/50p mode1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec.,1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
25p mode1/25 sec., 1/50 sec. (shutter off), 1/60 sec., 1/100 sec., 1/120 sec., 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., 1/2000 sec., 1/4000 sec., 1/8000 sec., 1/10000 sec.
Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter)When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
59.94i/59.94p mode1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/15 sec., 1/30 sec.
29.97p mode1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/15 sec.
23.98p mode1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
50i/50p mode1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec., 1/25 sec.
25p mode1/1 sec., 1/2 sec., 1/4 sec., 1/6 sec., 1/12 sec.
Shutter Speed (Synchro Scan)When [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz
59.94i/59.94p mode1/60.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
29.97p mode1/30.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
23.98p mode1/24.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz
50i/50p mode1/50.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
25p mode1/25.0 sec. to 1/7200 sec.
Shutter Open Angle3.0 deg to 180.0 deg to 360.0 deg (in 0.5 deg steps)
VFR Recording Frame RateWhen [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60 (fps)
When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 37, 42, 45, 48, 50 (fps)
Super Slow RecordingWhen [SYSTEM MODE] = 59.94 Hz1920 x 1080 (FHD): shooting frame rate 120 fps
When [SYSTEM MODE] = 50.00 Hz1920 x 1080 (FHD): shooting frame rate 100 fps
SensitivityWhen [HIGH SENS.] modeF12 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 2160/59.94p, 1080/59.94i)F13 (2000 lx, 3200 K, 89.9 % reflect, 2160/50p, 1080/50i)
Horizontal Resolution2000 TV or higher (UHD: center)1000 TV or higher (FHD: center)
i.Zoomx32 (FHD), x24 (UHD)
Digital Zoomx2/ x5/ x10
Lens HoodHood with lens cover
Memory Card Recorder
Recording MediaSDHC memory card, SDXC memory cardUHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 supported,Video Speed Class V90 supportedPlease see the “Available Memory Card” table.
Recording SlotSDXC UHS-II card slot x 2*2
Recording Pixels3840 × 2160 (UHD), 1920 × 1080 (FHD), 1280 × 720 (HD)(AVC-Intra50: 1440 × 1080, 960 × 720)
System Frequency59.94 Hz/50.00 Hz
Recording File FormatMOV (AVC), MOV (HEVC), AVCHD, P2 MXF
Recording FormatPlease see the “Recording Format” table.
Recording TimePlease see the “Recording Time” table.
2 Slot FunctionsRelay Rec, Simultaneous Rec, Background Rec
Special Recording FunctionsPre Rec, Interval Rec, Time Stamp
Digital Video
QuantizationMOV4:2:2 10 bit/4:2:0 8 bit/4:2:0 10 bit (HEVC)
AVCHD4:2:0 8 bit
P24:2:2 10 bit/4:2:0 10 bit (AVC-intra50)/4:2:0 8 bit (AVC-LongG12)
Video Compression FormatMOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High ProfileP2: AVC-Intra422/AVC-LongG50/AVC-LongG25/AVC-LongG12: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High ProfileP2: AVC-Intra200/AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Intra Profile
Digital Audio
Recording Audio SignalMOV48 kHz/24 bit, 4 ch, Linear PCM
AVCHD48 kHz/16 bit, 2 ch, Dolby Audio™
P248 kHz/24 bit, 4 ch (excluding AVC‑LongG12)48 kHz/16 bit, 4 CH (AVC-Intra100/AVC-Intra50*/AVC‑LongG12)
  1. * 24 bit/16 bit switch by menu
Headroom12 dB/18 dB/20 dB switchable (menu)
AVC Proxy
File FormatMOV
Video Compression FormatH264/AVC High Profile
Audio Compression FormatAAC-LC
Recording TimeApprox. 13 min. per 1 GB of AVC-G6 2CH MOV
  1. * These are reference values for continuous recording using the Panasonic products. The recording time may differ depending on the scene or the number of clips.
Live Streaming
Video Compression FormatH.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile,H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
Video Resolution3640 x 2160 (UHD), 1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 360 x 180
Streaming MethodUnicast, Multicast
Frame RateSystem frequency = 59.94 Hz: 24 fps, 30 fps, 60 fpsSystem frequency = 50.00 Hz: 25 fps, 50 fps
Bit Rate3640 x 2160 (UHD): 75 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 25 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 8 MbpsOther than those above: 24 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 16 Mbps, 14 Mbps, 8 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 4 Mbps, 3 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1.5 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 0.7 Mbps, 0.5 Mbps
Audio Compression FormatAAC-LC, 48 kHz/16 bit, 2 ch
Network ProtocolRTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS/SRT
Video Output
SDI OUTBNC x 1, SDI REC REMOTE supported4K(12G/6G), HD (3G/1.5G) 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω,Output format (4:2:2 10 bit):• 1920 x 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97Psf, 25Psf, 23.98PsF• 1280 x 720: 59.94p, 50p
HDMI OUTHDMI x 1, Type A, HDMI REC REMOTE supported, VIERA Link not supportedOutput format (4:2:2 10 bit):• 3840 x 2160: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p• 1920 x 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p• 1280 x 720: 59.94p, 50p
VIDEO OUT3.5 mm diameter mini jack, composite 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
Audio Input/Output
Built-inMicrophoneStereo microphone
AUDIO INPUT 1/2XLR (3-pin) x 2 (INPUT1, INPUT2)Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V (switchable SW)MIC: -40 dBu/-50 dBu/-60 dBu (switchable menu)LINE: +4 dBu/0 dBu (switchable menu)
AUDIO INPUTφ3.5 mm stereo mini jack, unbalanceMIC: -40 dBV (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)Plug-in power compatible, supply voltage:2.5 V±0.5 VLINE：-10dBVInput impedance: Approx. 3kΩ (when plug-in power is ON)Approx.20kΩ (when plug-in power is OFF)
SDI OUTLinear PCM 4 ch
HDMI OUTLinear PCM 4 ch (switchable menu)
Headphone3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
Speaker20 mm diameter, round x 1
Other Input/Output
GENLOCK INBNCx1, 1.0V [p-p], 75Ω
TC IN/OUTBNC x 1, Used as the input and output terminals (switchable menu)Input: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p] 10 kΩOutput: 2.0 V ± 0.5 V [p-p] low impedance
Remote2.5 mm diameter super mini jack
  1. * The analog control remote controller used with previous
  2. Panasonic models may not be used with this device.
LANRJ-45: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-TNDI® HX2 supported
USB 2.0 HOSTType-A, 4-pin (5 V, 0.5 A) for Wireless Module (option)
USB 3.0 DEVICEUSB 3.1 GEN1 Type-C, USB Mass storage functionNo USB bus power function
DC IN 12VDC 12 V EIAJ Type 4
Monitor/Viewfinder
LCD Montor3.2 type TFT LCD color monitor (3:2), approx. 1,620,000 dots,Touch panel video display (16: 9) area: Approx. 1,370,000 dots
Viewfinder0.39 type OLED (organic EL display), approx. 2,360,000 dots,video display (16: 9) area: approx. 1,770,000 dots
Included Accessories
Battery (AG-VBR59), Battery charger (AG-BRD50), AC adaptor, AC cable, Microphone holder kit, Shoulder strap, Eye cup, Lens hood*, Grip belt* and Operating instructions