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Panasonic Camcorder Reviews

Panasonic HDC-TM20K Review – Making its appearance at the budget end of the market, the Panasonic HDC-TM20K is a sub $600 camera that really seems to be an excellent deal. Again, this is another camera in the new Panasonic high definition range and we are road-testing 5 for you this week. This one is at the cheaper end but that doesn’t always mean that you lose out in terms of performance, so we were keen to get on with the test and see what we found. Sit back with a coffee and have a read; maybe we can help you decide whether this is the camcorder for you.

Panasonic HDC-TM300 Review – The next generation in camcorders is here. Now you can record in glorious high definition, and the Panasonic HDC-TM300 is one of several on offer from the lovely people at Panasonic. This is a mid to top end unit, and it is quite pricey. However, it is one of the latest on offer and the lab coated technical people at Panasonic have gone to great pains to rid their camcorders of some of the more irritating technologies, like their CMOS sensors which were always disappointingly low resolution, and brought in some bang up to date replacements, including the introduction of a touch screen. This means that we were eager to get our sticky hands on the HDC-TM300 and have a play so we can let you know what we think, and you can decide whether this could be the camcorder you are looking for or whether this just doesn’t make the grade for you.

Panasonic HDC-HS20 Review – The level entry end of the high definition camcorder market is becoming saturated with products, and the Panasonic HDC-HS20 is another one on offer from the lovely people at Panasonic. It is just under $800 which is still a good value unit, but what is there about this unit to make it stand out from the others at this level? We have had the chance to see this camcorder and have documented our findings so you can decide what you think, and whether this could be the camcorder for you. This was the fifth Panasonic we have looked at, and yet the write up that went with each meant we were always excited about getting the next one out of the box, and this is no exception.

Panasonic HDC-HS250K Review – High definition camcorders are the latest wave of products to hit the shelves, and the Panasonic HDC-HS250K is a good sub $1000 camcorder that is on offer from the lovely people at Panasonic, and is one in a group that has arrived for us to road test this week. This is another camcorder that they claim is a HDD/SD hybrid, but as far as we can see this is just something to say. This IS a high definition camcorder of that you can be sure, and SD – Standard Definition is clearly on the way out for camcorder technology. You know how this works by now. We get to play with the shiny new products and review them, and you can then decide if this maybe the camcorder for you.

Panasonic HDC-HS300 Review – The Panasonic HDC-HS300 is another release in their batch of high definition camcorders, and again this is a higher end expensive piece of kit, so we really need to know what we are getting for the money. Having just returned their HDC-TM300 we were keen to see how this compared, as there is just $100 difference in the recommended retail price, and the price they are offered for when brought from Panasonic directly. Our first thought was that for just $100, when you are spending this much money, if the Panasonic HDC-HS300 is so much better than its room mate, have Panasonic made a bit of a pricing error – IF the Panasonic HDC-HS300 tests better?

Panasonic SDR-H85 Review – The SDR-H85 has an advanced optical zoom with 78x zoom with the traditional image stabilizer that Panasonic is known for. This device stabilizes your image even at the longest zoom. If you are trying to fit a group of people into your shot the new 33mm wide angle lens will give you the opportunity to do so. The 2010 SDR-H85 comes equipped with the Intelligent Autofocus that has automatic exposure and automatic focus capabilities while you are recording.

Panasonic SDR-T50 – The design of the Panasonic SDR-T50 is not like many of the other 2010 camcorders in the line. It is an SDR which stands for standard definition. It is not a HD or Full HD like some of the more expensive options. The lack of HD offers only an advanced optical zoom of 78x with the OIS. OIS is optical image stabilization allowing for you to get a clear image or video even if your hand shakes a little bit. The wide angle lens is 33mm with the intelligent auto focus with AE/AF tracking. The AF stands for auto focus with auto face resolution tracking as part of the camera.

Panasonic HDC-SD60 – The full HD Panasonic HDC-SD60 features a larger, 1/4.1-inch CMOS sensor, and it includes a 25x optical zoom lens (up from 16x on last year’s models).

Panasonic HDC-SD600 – The Panasonic HDC-SD600 is finely crafted to resemble larger pricier models, but the small design makes it easier to use. At its heart is an identical triple-CMOS sensor array to that in the SD700. Also the same is the image processing technology and the wide angle F1.5-2.8 lens.

Panasonic HDC-HS60 – The Panasonic HDC-HS60 has a similar design to most Panasonic brand camcorders in the new line. It is a sleek black camcorder with 35.7mm wide lens and 35x Intelligent Zoom. The lens sensor is 1/4.1? MOS x 3 with motion image, still image, and a total optical zoom or 25x. The camcorder strap is located on the right hand side to make it more comfortable for right handed individuals to use, with the HD screen on the left.

Panasonic HDC-HS700 – The Panasonic HDC-HS700 uses the renowned Leica Dicomar lenses. It comes with a 240GB HDD that stores about 20 hours of video at the highest resolution. HD images, which are captured at 1080p/60 frames per second, can also be stored on optional SD/SDHC/SDXC cards.

Panasonic HDC-TM55 – For the design of the Panasonic HDC- TM55 you have a black casing with right handhold and left hand LCD monitor. The play, fast forward, and rewind buttons are on the top of the camcorder to make it easy for you to stop and start video as necessary. The other command buttons are also on the top for such things as still shots.

Panasonic HDC-TM700 – The Panasonic HDC-TM700 is the highly anticipated successor to last year’s well-lauded HDC-TM300. Many new features and innovations were included and some of these include a new wider angle lens, larger LCD, 1080/60p record mode, and improved Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS). With these improvements and a sub $1000 price tag, the HDC-TM700 is perfectly poised to raise the bar for consumer camcorders.

Panasonic HDC-SDT750 – This is Panasonic’s first 3D consumer camcorder. It has a 3D conversion lens that enables the camcorder to shoot 3D video content. In addition to shooting 3D, the HDC-SDT750 can record in full 1080p hi-def when the 3D conversion lens is unattached.

For more details on Panasonic’s latest range of Camcorders, visit the Official Panasonic Site.