Panasonic unveils the AK-UBX100 4K multi-purpose camera, featuring auto-focus functionality that delivers more flexibility and precision than ever before.
Panasonic Connect Europe today announced two major advancements in professional video production: the newly developed AK-UBX100 4K multi-purpose camera and the world’s first[1] auto-focus function for 2/3-type 4K studio cameras, which is now supported on the AK-UCX100.These reflect Panasonic’s commitment to empowering video developers with tools that deliver greater flexibility, precision, and creative freedom across diverse production environments.
A Compact Powerhouse for Multi-Purpose 4K Production
Launching in Q4 CY2025, the UBX100 is a box-style 4K camera designed to meet the evolving demands of modern video production. Using the same 2/3-type bayonet lens mount sensor and processing platform as the UCX100, the UBX100 delivers consistent operation and colour matching for devices such as the AW-UE160 PTZ camera.
Designed for seamless integration and high-performance versatility, the UBX100 camera features a unified menu interface and compatibility with common remote operation panels (ROP), ensuring intuitive control across production setups. Its interoperability with the Panasonic UCX100 and UE160 enables streamlined workflows, making it an ideal choice for multi-camera environments.
The UBX100 supports a broad range of IP protocols, including SMPTE ST 2110, NDI® High-Bandwidth and NDI® HX2, and SRT. It offers robust connectivity options through dual 12G-SDI and SFP+/28 ports. Weighing approximately 1.9kg, the camera’s lightweight and compact design make it perfectly suited for robotic mounting and flexible lens configurations. An HD optical low-pass filter[2] enhances suppression, delivering crisp, high-quality imagery even in visually complex scenes. Furthermore, auto-focus functionality will be added via a firmware update in Q2 CY2026.
World’s First Auto-Focus for 2/3-type 4K Studio Cameras
The UCX100 will be the first 2/3-type 4K studio camera to support auto-focus, ahead of the UBX100. This breakthrough innovation addresses the growing need for consistent image quality in environments using LED walls, projectors, and advanced lighting, where production demands often exceed the limits of manual shooting.
There are also further function enhancements scheduled for the UCX100 studio camera including the addition of Low Skew Mode, which enhances image stability, making it especially effective in fast-paced or high-motion productions. Expanded Video TRUNK functionality[3] with support for 12G-SDI output, enables high-bandwidth signal transmission, ensuring seamless integration with advanced broadcast infrastructure.
To maintain uniform image quality across the frame, the camera introduces automatic correction for F-drop and peripheral light falloff[4], minimising exposure inconsistencies. Rounding out these upgrades is remote back focus adjustment, allowing operators to fine-tune focus with precision from a distance, streamlining setup and reducing on-site complexity.
By automating key functions like auto-focus and streamlining device interoperability, Panasonic’s latest innovations reduce the need for manual adjustments and troubleshooting, especially in dynamic environments where time and precision are critical. Whether shooting in LED studios, live-streaming multi-format content, or operating robotic cameras in fast-paced production settings, creators can now rely on consistent image quality and intuitive controls. This means less time spent calibrating equipment and more time dedicated to creative direction, composition, and storytelling.
André Meterian, Managing Director for Europe, Russia/CIS, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Broadcast & ProAV, comments: “Panasonic remains committed to driving innovation in video production, delivering high-quality tools that meet the diverse needs of video creators worldwide. Panasonic’s support extends right from concept to capture, giving creators the freedom to explore, experiment, and deliver professional-grade content, regardless of their technical background or the complexity of the filming environment.”
For more information on the AK-UBX100 and AK-UCX100, please visit:
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/products/ak-ubx100/
https://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/products/ak-ucx100/
[1] As of September 2, 2025, this is the first time such a function is built into a 4K studio or system camera (according to our research).
[2] Available as a paid option.
[3] Available only when using SMPTE ST 2110 and JPEG-XS.
[4] Available only when using compatible lenses.