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Panasonic - HC-X1600 4K Camcorder w/ Live-Streaming + Wi-FI - Black

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Outperforms 10% of cameras, but costs more than 57%.
$1530 is 18% above the $1299 category median.
Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camera
A Panasonic CMOS 8.29 MP mirrorless camera with 4K (2160p).
PQS: 89 (computed 2026-04-28 07:03)
GTIN-14: 00885170438262
Panasonic - HC-X1600 4K Camcorder w/ Live-Streaming + Wi-FI - Black

Key specs

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Megapixels
8.29 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Video
4K (2160p)
Connectivity
WiFi
Display
LCD
Weight
2.4 pounds
Dimensions
8.42519685 x 12.91338583 x 11.1023622 in

Pros & Cons

Based on quantified comparisons vs. 298 cameras
✓ Pros
No standout strengths detected
✗ Cons
  • Megapixels (8.29) — bottom 4% of cameras
  • Weight Kg (1.02) — bottom 16% of cameras

How this Camera compares vs. 298 cameras

Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Megapixels 8.29MP
4% Bottom 20%
Weight 1.02kg
16% Bottom 20%

Spec Profile Radar

Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)

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Full specs

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SensorCMOS
Megapixels8.29
Video resolution4K (2160p)
Weight (kg)1.02
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56
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