Panasonic HX-A500, grey
Code: 40876
EAN: 5025232787524
Manufacturer code: HX-A500E-H
Main info
Clear & smooth 4K videos with hands-free shootingProduct has been archived
Capture exactly what you see with the world’s first 4K/30p Wearable Camera comfortably mounted at face level. Lightweight and hands-free allows you to preserve the beauty and emotion of the moment. From dramatic action to the delicate beauty of a nature, sharing to social media sites is easy.
Small and Lightweight
The lens unit weighs in at just 31 grams. This A500 wearable camera lets you record whatever is in your line of sight, whenever, wherever. Wearing the lightweight lens unit on the Head Mount, you can record scenes that put viewers right there in the midst of the action. Providing 4K capability, the camera can capture four times more detail than Full HD. Creating memories of exquisite beauty,
naturally, you can capture the fleeting moments of everyday life.
High Quality 4K Recording
With image quality four times better than Full HD resolution, you can shoot crisper and more beautiful movies. Excellence of the picture quality is delivered by Crystal Engine Pro+, which provides outstanding image processing.
Easy to Use
HX-A500 comes with an LCD on the main unit. As well as enabling you to check your movies on location, it also makes it easy to change various settings. Operations are performed using the Joystick beneath the LCD. With visual feedback from the LCD, control soon becomes intuitive and fumble-free.
Easy Share
Without bothersome initial settings, NFC lets you connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder in one touch. In addition, using Wi-Fi you can use a smartphone or tablet to remotely control recording, and manage easy share to Social Media.
Waterproof and Dustproof
The A500 is designed to enable underwater recording for 30 minutes at 3 meters. Dustproofing also allows you to actively use the camera at the beach and other places.<
BSI Sensor
The effective area is increased* to archive the high quality of 9.03M effective pixels. This gives you bright, beautiful shots even in dark places.<
Level Shot and Image Stabilizer
Tilted shots are automatically leveled and fine blurring is suppressed. Images are always easy to see.
One touch Connection
If you have a smartphone or tablet with NFC (near field communication) capabilities, just install and run our app. Without bothersome initial settings, you can connect your
smart device to A500 in one-touch.
Small and Lightweight
The lens unit weighs in at just 31 grams. This A500 wearable camera lets you record whatever is in your line of sight, whenever, wherever. Wearing the lightweight lens unit on the Head Mount, you can record scenes that put viewers right there in the midst of the action. Providing 4K capability, the camera can capture four times more detail than Full HD. Creating memories of exquisite beauty,
naturally, you can capture the fleeting moments of everyday life.
High Quality 4K Recording
With image quality four times better than Full HD resolution, you can shoot crisper and more beautiful movies. Excellence of the picture quality is delivered by Crystal Engine Pro+, which provides outstanding image processing.
Easy to Use
HX-A500 comes with an LCD on the main unit. As well as enabling you to check your movies on location, it also makes it easy to change various settings. Operations are performed using the Joystick beneath the LCD. With visual feedback from the LCD, control soon becomes intuitive and fumble-free.
Easy Share
Without bothersome initial settings, NFC lets you connect a smartphone or tablet to the camcorder in one touch. In addition, using Wi-Fi you can use a smartphone or tablet to remotely control recording, and manage easy share to Social Media.
Waterproof and Dustproof
The A500 is designed to enable underwater recording for 30 minutes at 3 meters. Dustproofing also allows you to actively use the camera at the beach and other places.<
BSI Sensor
The effective area is increased* to archive the high quality of 9.03M effective pixels. This gives you bright, beautiful shots even in dark places.<
Level Shot and Image Stabilizer
Tilted shots are automatically leveled and fine blurring is suppressed. Images are always easy to see.
One touch Connection
If you have a smartphone or tablet with NFC (near field communication) capabilities, just install and run our app. Without bothersome initial settings, you can connect your
smart device to A500 in one-touch.
Recording media
Memory Card
Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
microSD
microSDHC
microSDHC
Movie format
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC stereo)
Video resolution
[4K UHD] 3840 × 2160 25p
Other formats
[WVGA] 848 × 480 25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
[HD] 1280 × 720 50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 25p
Slow motion video
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
[HD] 1280 × 720 120p/100p
[WVGA] 848 × 480 200p
[HD] 1280 × 720 120p/100p
[WVGA] 848 × 480 200p
Photo function
Yes
Still image file type
JPEG
Still image resolution
8.3 megapixels
Sensor type
BSI MOS
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Effective megapixels
9.03
Lens type
Panasonic Lens
Optical zoom
1×
Field of view
160°
Minimum illumination
6 lux
Color Night Rec: 1 lux
Color Night Rec: 1 lux
Night mode
Yes
Aperture
f/2.8
Image stabiliser
Yes
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Video light
No
Flash
None
Display
Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
1.5
Screen dots
115 200
Touch screen
No
Viewfinder
None
Audio
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone
Speaker
Yes
Jacks
USB
USB 2.0
Microphone input
No
Headphone output
No
Composite output
No
S-video
No
DV
No
Other functions
GPS
No
Weather sealing
Yes
IP58
Waterproof
Dustproof
IP58
Waterproof
Dustproof
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Power source
Battery
Built-in lithium battery
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Capacity
1450 mAh
General
Height (mm)
94
Width (mm)
59.5
Depth (mm)
26.7
Product codes
EAN
5025232787524
Manufacturer code
HX-A500E-H
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, Hamburg, 22525, DE, ask.panasonic.safety@eu.panasonic.com
Responsible person in the EU
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, Hamburg, 22525, DE, ask.panasonic.safety@eu.panasonic.com