Panasonic AG-CX18EJ Compact 4K 10bit 60p Camcorder with IP Connectivity

FEATURES

Compact 4K 10bit 60p camcorder with IP connectivity
Wide-Angle 25mm (35mm camera equivalent.) Lens and 24x Optical Zoom
Supports SRT (AG-CX20 only.), NDI®* HX2 (AG-CX20 only.), RTMP
High-Quality Recording with Versatile Modes
Compact, lightweight with OLED viewfinder and handle
Double SD Card Slot Meets Recording Needs

The AG-CX20 and AG-CX18 models camcorders feature state-of-the-art optical technology, in addition to a lightweight and compact chassis design that delivers increased mobility, and high-quality video production.

Wide angle zoom lens for precise shooting

The camcorders offer superior optical performance thanks to a powerful integrated 25mm (35mm camera equivalent) wide angle to 600mm (AG-CX20 only) telephoto zoom lens, with 24x optical zoom. They feature a 4-Drive Lens System that operates each lens group independently, in addition to two manual focus rings.

All four cameras feature both Optical and Electric Image Stabilisation to detect and correct any unwanted camera shake through five axes, including rotational blurring. This is especially useful when shooting subjects from very high and low angles. All models provide superior focusing speed, stability, and tracking performance when shooting in both 4K and FHD, thanks to the Face Detection AF/AE feature that provides precise focusing and exposure for subjects.

IP-based video for seamless streaming

The high-end CX20 model will support full-HD live streaming through the next-generation, IP-based SRT protocol (To be added by firmware update.), with the CX20 and CX18 delivering simultaneous SDI/HDMI outputs. Panasonic’s CX20 also supports NDI®* HX2 IP connectivity for high-quality, low-latency live streaming in a network environment, without the need for external converters. Both the CX20 and CX18 support Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) (Supported protocols: RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS.), allowing content to be streamed live directly to social media platforms and video sharing sites, such as YouTube.

Listening to the needs of the industry

Panasonic’s intimate knowledge of what directors and cinematographers require from high-performance camcorders when shooting on location has been reflected within the improvements made to all four models, further increasing usability and functionality.

Compact design for superior mobility

The unique design of all four models enables heat to be dispersed from the front panel thanks to a slimline fan. This increases reliability and enables the body to be as small as possible. The CX20 and CX18 include Panasonic’s VW-HU1 handle unit, featuring a two-channel XLR audio input and control, and bright, adjustable LED light for shooting in low light conditions. Users can also easily operate lens zoom from the handle unit.

All four camcorders support multiple bit rates and formats for a variety of requirements. When configured for 10 bit recording with an HDMI output, all models deliver 4K 60p 4:2:2 output with an external recorder. All camcorders support the MOV, MP4 and AVCHD formats, whilst the CX20 supports the P2 MXF workflow.

SPECIFICATIONS

SENSOR SECTION

Image Sensor
- 1/2.5-type (inch) MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels
- 8.29 megapixels

LENS SECTION

F Value
- F1.8 ― 4.0
Optical Zoom
- 24x
Focal Length
- 4.12 ― 98.9 mm
35 mm Film Camera Equivalent
- 25.0 ― 600.0 mm
Filter Diameter
- 62 mm
Lens Brand
- Panasonic Lens

CAMERA SECTION

Minimum Illumination
- 1.5 lx (F1.8, Super Gain +, Shutter Speed 1/30 sec)
Focus
- Auto / Manual
Zoom
- i.Zoom OFF
  - 24x
- i.Zoom ON
  - Max. 48x (UHD 32x)
- Digital Zoom
  - 2x / 5x / 10x
ND Filter
- Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
IR Filter
- Incorporates the ON/OFF control function
White Balance
- Auto / ATW LOCK / 3200K / 5600K / VAR (2000K—15000K) / Ach Fixed / Bch Fixed
Shutter Speed
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - 60i/60p: 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    30p: 1/30, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500,1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    24p: 1/24, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - 50i/50p: 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
    25p: 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/8000 sec
Slow Shutter Speed
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - 59.94i/59.94p: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec
    29.97p: 1/8, 1/15 sec
    23.98p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - 50i/50p: 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec
    25p: 1/6, 1/12 sec
Super Slow Recording Frame Rate
- 59.94 Hz mode
  - FHD 120 fps (1/2 speed at 60p, 1/4 speed at 30p, 1/5 speed at 24p)
- 50.00 Hz mode
  - FHD 100 fps (1/2 speed at 50p, 1/4 speed at 25p)
Iris
- Auto / Manual
Image Stabilizer
- Ball O.I.S., 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S. (UHD/FHD)

RECORDING SECTION

Recording Media
- SDHC/SDXC Memory Card (Up to 512GB), UHS-I compatible
Recording Format
- MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Video Compression Method
- MOV/MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, H.265/MPEG-4 HEVC Main10 Profile
  AVCHD: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile
Audio Compression Method
- MOV: LPCM, 48kHz/24bit, 2ch
  MP4: AAC, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
  AVCHD: Dolby Audio, 48kHz/16bit, 2ch
2-slot Function
- Relay recording, simultaneous recording, background recording (MOV/MP4 FHD only), dual codec recording*
  *To be added by firmware update.
System Frequency
- 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz
Recording / Playback Mode
- MOV (HEVC)
  - [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
- MOV
  - [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p 420 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    [4:2:2 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 150M: Average 150Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p ALL-I 200M: Average 200Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p ALL-I 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p 422 LongGOP100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 422 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
- MP4 (HEVC)
  - [4:2:0 10bit] UHD 3840x2160 59.94p/50.00p HEVC LongGOP 100M: Average 100Mbps (VBR)
    UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p HEVC LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
- MP4
  - [4:2:0 8bit] UHD 3840x2160 29.97p/25.00p/23.98p 420 LongGOP 72M: Average 72Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p/23.98p/59.94i*/50.00i* 420 LongGOP 50M: Average 50Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 59.94p*/50.00p* LongGOP 28M: Average 28Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 23.98p* LongGOP 24M: Average 24Mbps (VBR)
    FHD 1920x1080 29.97p*/25.00p* LongGOP 20M: Average 20Mbps (VBR)
    *To be added by firmware update.
- AVCHD
  - [4:2:0 8bit] PS 1920x1080 59.94p/50.00p: Average 25Mbps (VBR)
    PH 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i/23.98p: Average 21Mbps (VBR)
    HA 1920x1080 59.94i/50.00i: Average 17Mbps (VBR)
    PM 1280x720 59.94p/50.00p: Average 8Mbps (VBR)
- P2
  - —
- P2 Proxy
  - —

DUAL CODEC SECTION *To be added by firmware update.

Recording Format
- MOV/MP4
Video Compression Method
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC High Profile, 420LongGOP
Audio Compression Method
- MOV:LPCM 48kHz/24bit 2ch, MP4:AAC 48kHz/16bit 2ch
Recording format
- FHD 50Mbps
  - [Main recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    [Sub recording] MOV: FHD 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
- FHD 8Mbps
  - [Main recording] MOV: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00/422LongGOP
    MOV: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/422ALL-I
    MP4: 2160-29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    MP4: 1080-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    [Sub recording] MOV: FHD/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    MP4: FHD-59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p/420LongGOP
    * The file format and frame rate for sub recording is the same as for main recording.

LIVE STREAMING

Video Compression Format
- H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile, High Profile
- —
Video Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (FHD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 360, 320 x 180
- —
Streaming Method
- Unicast, Multicast
- —
Frame Rate
- System frequency = 59.94 Hz: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24fps
  System frequency = 50.00 Hz: 50 fps, 25 fps
- —
Bit Rate
- 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 Format
- AAC-LC: 48 kHz/16 bit 2ch
- —
Network Protocol
- RTSP/RTP/RTMP/RTMPS

NDI

STILL IMAGE SECTION

Recording Format
- JPEG (DCF/Exif2.2)
Recording Image Size
- Video Playback Mode: 3840 x 2160 (16:9), 1920 x 1080 (16:9), 1280 x 720 (16:9)
  * Only images cut from video in video playback mode are supported.

GENERAL SECTION

Power Supply
- 7.28V (Battery) / 9.0V (DC IN)
Power Consumption
- Recording: 19.8W, Charging: 15.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
- Approx. 129 x 159 x 267 mm (5.1 x 6.3 x 10.5 inch) (including handle unit, lens hood, and eye cup, excluding microphone holder)
Weight
- Body: approx. 0.85kg (1.88 lb) (body only, excluding handle unit, lens hood, battery, and eye cup)
  Shooting: approx. 1.5kg (3.31 lb) (including handle unit, lens hood, battery, and eye cup)
LCD Monitor (Electrostatic Touch Panel)
- 8.8 cm (3.5-inch) Wide LCD monitor (About 2,760,000 dots)
Viewfinder
- 1.0 cm (0.39-inch) Wide OLED EVF (About 2,360,000 dots), video display area: About 1,770,000 dots
Manual Ring
- Focus / Zoom or Iris
Accessory Shoe
- Yes
LED Video Light
- Average Illumination
  - Approx. 70 lx (1.0m)
- Irradiation Angle
  - Approx. 30°
- Color Temperature
  - Approx. 4600K

INTERFACE SECTION

Video
- SDI OUT
  - BNC x 1, 0.8V[p-p], 75Ω, 3G/1.5G HD-SDI, supports time code output and SDI remote recording control
    Output format 4:2:2 10bit:
    1920x1080/59.94p LEVEL-A, 50.00p LEVEL-A, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 29.97PsF, 25.00p, 25.00PsF, 23.98p, 23.98PsF
    1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p
- HDMI
  - Type A x 1 (VIERA Link not supported), supports time code output and remote recording control
    Output format: 4:2:2 10bit:
    3840x2160/59.94p, 50.00p, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p
    1920x1080/59.94p, 50.00p, 59.94i, 50.00i, 29.97p, 25.00p, 23.98p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50.00p, 720x480/59.94p, 720x576/50.00p
Audio Input
- Built-in Microphone
  - Stereo microphone
- Microphone Input
  - 3.5mm stereo mini jack x 1
- XLR Input
  - XLR (3 pins) x 2
    Input high impedance, LINE/MIC/MIC+48 V (switchable SW)
    LINE: +4dBu/0dBu (switchable menu)
    MIC: –40dBu/–50dBu/–60dBu (switchable menu)
Audio Output
- SDI OUT
  - 2 ch (LPCM)
- HDMI
  - 2 ch (LPCM)
- Headphone
  - 3.5 mm diameter stereo mini jack x 1
- Speaker
  - 15 mm diameter, round x 1
Other Input/Output
- Camera Remote
  - 2.5mm diameter super mini jack x 1
- USB
  - Type-C x 1, High-speed USB (USB2.0), HOST/DEVICE combined (switchable menu)
    HOST: Bus power supported (5V, 0.5A), USB tethering function, USB ethernet adaptor supported
    DEVICE: Mass storage function (read only)
- DC IN
  - 9V/3A, USB Type-C x 1, USB-PD supported

Wi-Fi

Standard
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
- 2.4GHz/5GHz band

STANDARD ACCESSORY

AC Adaptor
- Yes (CX18ED only)
AC Cable
- Yes (CX18ED only)
Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Yes (5,900mAh)
Handle Unit
- Yes (detachable)
Battery Charger
- —
IR Remote
- —
HDMI Cable
- —
USB Cable (C-C)
- Yes (CX18ED only)
Microphone Holder
- Yes
Microphone Holder Screws
- Yes
Input Terminal Cap
- —
Eye Cup
- Yes
Lens Hood
- Yes
Editing Software
- —

Panasonic AG-CX18EJ Compact 4K 10bit 60p Camcorder with IP Connectivity

Wide angle zoom lens for precise shooting

IP-based video for seamless streaming

Listening to the needs of the industry

Compact design for superior mobility

SENSOR SECTION

Image Sensor

Effective Pixels

LENS SECTION

F Value

Optical Zoom

Focal Length

35 mm Film Camera Equivalent

Filter Diameter

Lens Brand

CAMERA SECTION

Minimum Illumination

Focus

Zoom

i.Zoom OFF

i.Zoom ON

Digital Zoom

ND Filter

IR Filter

White Balance

Shutter Speed

59.94 Hz mode

50.00 Hz mode

Slow Shutter Speed

59.94 Hz mode

50.00 Hz mode

Super Slow Recording Frame Rate

59.94 Hz mode

50.00 Hz mode

Iris

Image Stabilizer

RECORDING SECTION

Recording Media

Recording Format

Video Compression Method

Audio Compression Method

2-slot Function

System Frequency

Recording / Playback Mode

MOV (HEVC)

MOV

MP4 (HEVC)

MP4

AVCHD

P2

P2 Proxy

DUAL CODEC SECTION *To be added by firmware update.

Recording Format

Video Compression Method

Audio Compression Method

Recording format

FHD 50Mbps

FHD 8Mbps

LIVE STREAMING

Video Compression Format

Video Resolution

Streaming Method

Frame Rate

Bit Rate

Audio Compression Format

Network Protocol

NDI

STILL IMAGE SECTION

Recording Format

Recording Image Size

GENERAL SECTION

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

LCD Monitor (Electrostatic Touch Panel)

Viewfinder

Manual Ring

Accessory Shoe

LED Video Light