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GoPro

MISSION 1

Compact cinema camera with the same 50MP 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor as MISSION 1 PRO, capped at 8K30 / 4K120 with Open Gate 4:3 and GP-Log2 10-bit.

$600

Launch price

Released May 2026

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Panasonic

HC-X2100

Compact 4K60p/10-bit HEVC camcorder with 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor, 24x 25–600mm zoom, face-detection AF, USB-PD, and live streaming.

$3,699

Launch price

Released Nov 2020

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MISSION 1 is 5.6 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

MISSION 1

★ Wildlife★ Video & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

HC-X2100

★ Wildlife★ Sports & Action

11 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

MISSION 1 wins 1 categories·HC-X2100 wins 3 categories
  • BHC-X2100 has lower AF low-light limit (-4 EV vs 0 EV)
  • BHC-X2100 has higher AF points / zones (225 vs 0)
  • BHC-X2100 has higher AF frame coverage (90 % vs 0 %)
  • AMISSION 1 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 8.29 MP)

Key specs at a glance

MISSION 1HC-X2100
Resolution50 MP8.29 MP
SensorMFTMFT
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst20 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS7-stop7-stop
Weight580 g580 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

MISSION 1

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

HC-X2100

134 × 91 × 72 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

MISSION 1 and HC-X2100 share virtually identical body dimensions.

MISSION 1 and HC-X2100 weigh the same.

Depth (front-to-back): 72mm MISSION 1 · 72mm HC-X2100

Sensor size, to scale

MISSION 1

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

HC-X2100

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseMISSION 1HC-X2100
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
7.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good
7.5Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

MISSION 1

  • Resolution

    50 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better

Reasons to choose

HC-X2100

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    225 vs 0 — higher is better

  • AF frame coverage

    90 % vs 0 % — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

MISSION 1

Pros

  • ✓Same 50MP 1-inch sensor as PRO
  • ✓8K30 + 4K120 + Open Gate 4:3
  • ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + rugged 20m waterproof
  • ✓Ultra-compact cinema form factor
  • ✓Full GoPro mount ecosystem

Cons

  • –No 8K60 or 4K240 high frame rates
  • –No 1080p960 burst slo-mo
  • –Fixed lens only
  • –Still premium vs traditional action cams

HC-X2100

Pros

  • ✓4K 60p 10-bit HEVC internal
  • ✓24x 25–600mm f/1.8–4.0 zoom
  • ✓Face Detection AF/AE
  • ✓USB-PD power + long battery life
  • ✓Detachable XLR handle unit

Cons

  • –1/2.5-inch sensor
  • –No SDI output
  • –Smaller sensor than AG-CX350
  • –Pro features need handle unit

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

MISSION 1
HC-X2100
Resolution
50 MP✓6× more
8.29 MP
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
MISSION 1
HC-X2100
Processor
GP3
Venus Engine
MISSION 1
HC-X2100
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
MISSION 1
HC-X2100
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, MISSION 1 or HC-X2100?

MISSION 1 scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for HC-X2100 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 and HC-X2100?

MISSION 1 is 50 MP and HC-X2100 is 8.29 MP, so the MISSION 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the MISSION 1 and HC-X2100 have in-body image stabilization?

MISSION 1 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while HC-X2100 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 or the HC-X2100?

MISSION 1 reaches 20 fps electronic. HC-X2100 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 and HC-X2100?

Both bodies weigh roughly 580 g.

Do the MISSION 1 and HC-X2100 record 4K video?

MISSION 1: 4K up to 60p. HC-X2100: 4K up to 60p.

Are the MISSION 1 and HC-X2100 weather sealed?

MISSION 1: Yes. HC-X2100: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 and 640 shots for the HC-X2100, giving the HC-X2100 the edge.

How much does each cost?

MISSION 1 launched at $600 and HC-X2100 at $3,699. The MISSION 1 is $3,099 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.