Panasonic
HC-X1600
Mid-tier 4K60p camcorder with 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor, 24x 25–600mm zoom, 3G-SDI, face-detection AF, and USB-PD power.
$1,699
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
8.29 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
580 g
Battery
640 shots
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Sensor size
Panasonic HC-X1600
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
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85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
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85.6 × 54 mm
134 × 91 × 72 mm · 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Good- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Good- · 580g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 4K 60p internal recording
- ✓ 24x f/1.8–4.0 optical zoom
- ✓ 3G-SDI + full HDMI output
- ✓ Face Detection AF/AE
- ✓ USB-PD + dual SD slots
Cons
- – 1/2.5-inch sensor
- – No XLR without handle unit
- – Smaller sensor than HC-X2
- – Superseded by HC-X2100 in lineup
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Panasonic HC-X1600