Panasonic AW-UE150AKPJ UHD 4K60 PTZ Camera with 20x Optical Zoom & OLPF – Black

The Panasonic AW-UE150AKPJ UHD 4K PTZ Camera is a professional remote-production camera designed for broadcast, live events, studios, corporate production, houses of worship, education, virtual production, and LED-wall environments. Built around a large 1" type MOS sensor, the AW-UE150AKPJ delivers video at up to UHD 4K 60p while providing a powerful 20x optical zoom lens with a wide 75.1° angle of view.

Professional connectivity includes 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, HDMI, optical fiber, NDI High Bandwidth, NDI|HX2, and IP streaming, providing extensive flexibility for traditional and network-based workflows. This updated version also adds an Optical Low-Pass Filter (OLPF), built-in auto tracking, improved PTZ synchronization, UHD 4K NDI streaming, V-Log output, FreeD, HDR, OIS, and PoE++ for demanding modern production environments.

Large 1" Type MOS Sensor

The AW-UE150AKPJ incorporates a large 1" type MOS sensor designed to deliver detailed professional images for UHD 4K production.

The larger sensor provides the imaging performance required for broadcast, studio, live-event, corporate, and other high-end production applications.

UHD 4K60 Video

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports video output at up to UHD 4K 60p, providing detailed images with smooth reproduction of motion.

High-resolution 4K60 imaging makes the camera particularly well suited for live events, broadcast production, performances, sports, presentations, and other applications involving fast-moving subjects.

Powerful 20x Optical Zoom

An integrated 20x optical zoom lens provides substantial reach for capturing subjects throughout large production spaces.

Operators can transition from wide establishing shots to detailed close-ups of speakers, performers, presenters, and other subjects without physically repositioning the camera.

Wide 75.1° Angle of View

At the wide end of the lens, the AW-UE150AKPJ provides a 75.1° angle of view, enabling broad coverage of studios, stages, conference rooms, worship spaces, and other production environments.

Combining wide-angle coverage with 20x optical zoom gives operators extensive framing flexibility from a single camera position.

Optical Low-Pass Filter

The AW-UE150AKPJ incorporates an Optical Low-Pass Filter (OLPF) designed to reduce moiré patterns that can appear when cameras capture fine repeating details.

This is particularly valuable when shooting presenters and performers in front of LED video walls, where pixel structures can otherwise produce distracting moiré artifacts.

Optimized for LED Wall Production

With its integrated OLPF, the AW-UE150AKPJ is particularly well suited for studios, stages, corporate productions, virtual-production environments, and events incorporating large LED displays or video walls.

Reducing moiré helps produce cleaner, more natural-looking images when LED technology appears within the camera frame.

Professional 12G-SDI Output

Integrated 12G-SDI enables UHD 4K video transmission through professional SDI-based production infrastructure.

This provides a streamlined interface for connecting the camera to compatible professional switchers, routers, recorders, monitors, and other 4K production equipment.

3G-SDI Connectivity

The camera also provides 3G-SDI connectivity, expanding compatibility with professional Full HD production infrastructure and monitoring systems.

HDMI Video Output

Integrated HDMI output provides additional flexibility when connecting the camera to compatible switchers, displays, recorders, capture systems, and other professional AV equipment.

Optical Fiber Connectivity

Support for optical fiber connectivity provides another option for integrating the AW-UE150AKPJ into demanding professional production systems.

Fiber is particularly valuable for larger venues and production environments where cameras may need to integrate into extensive professional infrastructure.

Built-In NDI High Bandwidth

The AW-UE150AKPJ features integrated NDI High Bandwidth connectivity for professional IP-based video production.

Built-in support enables high-bandwidth network video workflows, including UHD 4K NDI streaming, while providing the low latency required for live production.

Built-In NDI|HX2

Integrated NDI|HX2 provides another option for transporting professional video across compatible IP networks.

Having both NDI High Bandwidth and NDI|HX connectivity gives production teams greater flexibility when balancing image quality, network bandwidth, and workflow requirements.

Professional IP Streaming

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports IP-based video streaming, allowing the camera to integrate into modern network-based production environments.

This capability makes it suitable for centralized production, remote production, streaming, and distributed professional video systems.

RTMP Live Streaming

Support for RTMP streaming enables the camera to participate in compatible live-streaming workflows.

This expands its versatility for organizations producing live events, presentations, worship services, corporate broadcasts, and other streaming content.

V-Log Output

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports V-Log output, providing wide dynamic range and wide color gamut capabilities for professional production and post-production.

V-Log makes it easier to integrate footage from the AW-UE150AKPJ with compatible Panasonic VariCam and other professional camera workflows where color grading and camera matching are important.

Simultaneous V-Log & V-709 Workflow

The camera can output V-Log through 12G-SDI, 3G-SDI, monitor output, and HDMI, while supporting simultaneous V-709 monitoring.

This enables production teams to monitor a conventional image on set while retaining V-Log footage for professional color grading.

HDR Support

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports HLG high dynamic range imaging with BT.2020 color gamut support.

HDR helps preserve greater detail in both highlights and shadows, producing more nuanced images in scenes with challenging differences in brightness.

BT.2020 Color Gamut

Support for BT.2020 provides the wider color capabilities required for compatible UHD and HDR production workflows.

This makes the AW-UE150AKPJ suitable for modern professional production environments where advanced color reproduction is important.

Optical Image Stabilization

Integrated Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps reduce unwanted vibrations affecting the camera.

OIS is particularly valuable when the camera is mounted on structures that can experience vibration from audio systems, equipment, doors, stages, or other nearby activity.

High-Speed PTZ Movement

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports pan and tilt movement at speeds up to 180° per second in high-speed mode.

Fast PTZ positioning allows operators to quickly move between different subjects and camera positions during dynamic live productions.

Improved PTZ Synchronization

Enhanced PTZ synchronization helps coordinate pan, tilt, and zoom movements for smoother professional camera operation.

This is especially useful for productions where visible camera movements and transitions need to appear controlled and natural.

Built-In Auto Tracking

Integrated auto tracking enables the AW-UE150AKPJ to follow a selected subject automatically.

This can reduce the amount of manual camera operation required for presentations, lectures, events, performances, and other productions involving moving subjects.

FreeD Protocol Support

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports the FreeD protocol, allowing pan, tilt, zoom, and iris information to be transmitted to compatible tracking systems through RS-422 or UDP/IP.

This allows the camera to integrate into virtual-production and augmented-reality workflows without requiring an external tracking encoder.

AR/VR & Virtual Production

FreeD support makes the AW-UE150AKPJ particularly valuable for AR, VR, and virtual-production environments.

Camera-position data can be incorporated into compatible graphics and tracking systems to synchronize virtual elements with physical camera movements.

UHD Crop Function

The AW-UE150AKPJ can use its 4K image to create multiple HD compositions through its cropping functionality.

Up to three different angles can be selected from a single 4K image, helping create the appearance of a multi-camera production from one installed PTZ camera.

Multi-Camera Look from a Single 4K Image

By selecting different areas within the UHD image, production teams can create multiple HD viewpoints from a single camera position.

Operators can also zoom within cropped frames, providing additional flexibility for presentations, events, lectures, and other productions.

Built-In ND Filters

Integrated 1/4, 1/16, and 1/64 ND filters provide greater exposure control under different lighting conditions.

These filters allow production teams to adapt the camera to brighter environments while maintaining greater control over the desired image characteristics.

Night Mode

The AW-UE150AKPJ incorporates an infrared Night Mode for specialized low-light applications.

Night Mode allows the camera to capture monochrome HD video in extremely dark environments, expanding its usefulness for wildlife, specialized production, and other low-light applications.

Embedded & External Audio

The camera supports embedded audio along with external audio through a 3.5mm stereo input.

This provides additional flexibility when incorporating microphones or other audio sources into professional video and IP production workflows.

Redesigned Web Interface

A redesigned web-based interface provides convenient access to camera functions from compatible devices.

The interface supports PCs, Macs, tablets, and Android or iOS smartphones, giving operators greater flexibility for remote configuration and camera management.

Adjustable Tally Light

An integrated adjustable tally light provides a clear visual indication when the camera is active within a production.

This is especially useful for multi-camera environments where presenters, performers, and production personnel need to quickly identify the camera currently in use.

PoE++ Support

The AW-UE150AKPJ supports PoE++ based on IEEE 802.3bt, allowing compatible network infrastructure to supply power to the camera.

Using a compatible PoE++ hub can reduce dedicated power cabling and help simplify permanent PTZ installations.