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Updated:  03 Sep 2010


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Sony HDR-TG1
Panasonic HDC-HS700
JVC GZ-HD300
Panasonic HDC-HS60
JVC GC-FM1
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Sony Handycam HDR-TG1

Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 Camcorder 10x Opt 20x Dig 2 7 LCD
ReviewGist Score
Highly Recommended
Reviews Positive
Old Model

HDD Size:   4.0 GB
Optical Zoom:   10.0 x
Recording Format:   Flash Media
Recording System:   NTSC
Camcorder Type:   Digital
CCD Quantity:   0.0
Memory Still Resolution:   4.0 MegaPixels
Release Date:   Sep 2009
$325 - $900

What Reviews say about 'Sony HDR-TG1' ?



impressive image

Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 Camcorder Review:Reviewed.com

Overall, it's a small, unique camcorder packed with better video quality than you'd expect. Its stylish design, with a refined two-tone color scheme and streamlined body, brings a unique look to the HD market. It produced a fuzzy image, a significant amount of noise, and didn't reproduce colors very accurately. It is, however, capable of producing some of the best images for a camcorder of its size. No hand strap makes the camcorder more prone to drops and slips, as well as more difficult to... *

arresting design

Sony HDR-TG1:PCWorld Australia

Hip, cute and ultra-portable, it will please anyone requiring a high-def handycam for shooting on the go. Below average low-light performance. Performed well in bright lighting. We were also impressed by Sony's Face Detection technology, which automatically targets up to eight human faces and adjusts colour and contrast to ensure they are captured in the best possible light. *

capable of producing some of the best images for a camcorder of its size.

Sony Handycam HDR-TG1 Camcorder Review:Washingtonpost.com

The HDR-TG1 records in AVCHD format, which is the new standard for high definition camcorders. Overall, it's a small, unique camcorder packed with better video quality than you'd expect. Its stylish design, with a refined two-tone color scheme and streamlined body, brings a unique look to the HD market. No hand strap makes the camcorder more prone to drops and slips, as well as more difficult to grip. In our lab tests, however, the HDR-TG1 produced an impressive imageâ??often coming close t... *

very nice video

Sony Handycam HDR-TG1:About.com

The sound that's being recorded is quite good, especially when the sounds originate near the camcorder. The body is compact and durable; it's made from titanium so it should take some pretty hard knocks. The image stabilization made my movies seem pretty darn professional, even as I was learning how to zoom without moving the camera. Focus was good as well. *
*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Sony HDR-TG1
 
Panasonic HDC-HS700

Panasonic HDC-HS700K Black 240GB Full HD Camcorder - HDC-HS700K High Definition AVCHD
ReviewGist Score
Highly Recommended
Reviews Positive
Recent Model

HDD Size:   240.0 GB
Optical Zoom:   12.0 x
Recording Format:   High Definition, AVCHD
Camcorder Type:   Digital
CCD Quantity:   3.0
Memory Still Resolution:   7.99 MegaPixels
Release Date:   Feb 2010
$1,007 - $1,400

What Reviews say about 'Panasonic HDC-HS700' ?



Very good low-light video quality

Panasonic HDC-HS700 :CNet

Because of the small, low-resolution sensors still photo quality doesn't match the competition's. The zoom switch has a nice feel, and it's pretty easy to maintain a steady rate with it. It's better in low light than the rest, with lower noise and accurate but slightly more saturated colors. It's also more practical here, since Panasonic also has the smallest, lowest-resolution LCD in its class. It's generally well-designed; you can easily access most frequently needed settings, the menu str... *

new stabilization

Panasonic Announces Its 2010 Flagship Camcorders: The HDC-HS700 and HDC-TM700:CamcorderInfo

More significantly, the new lens has a much larger wide angle and a 46mm filter diameter. *

stunning picture quality

Panasonic HDC-SD700 review:pcadvisor

Colours were bright and accurate, while the 35mm wide-angle lens did a good job of keeping everything in shot. If you plan to make short movies - or simply like to have lots of control over your videos - this tool is indispensable. Our snapshots were bursting with colour and detail, with no discernable barrel distortion - and that was without using the camera's extensive manual modes. *

The last time we saw video this excellent from a camcorder was on a prosumer model.

Panasonic HDC-HS700:Infosyncworld.com

No other camcorder can compare, and the HDC-HS700 even includes a demo with a shake meters that enables you to see how effective the shake reduction is in both O. The last time we saw video this excellent from a camcorder was on a prosumer model. The images were decent, but lacked overall clarity and displayed some textbook aberrations like fringing and noise, most likely due to higher ISO levels. For zoom, the Panasonic HDC-HS700 offers a 12x optical and 18x Intelligent zoom, and we loved t... *
*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Panasonic HDC-HS700
 
JVC Everio GZ-HD300

JVC GZ-HD300 Everio 60GB Hard Drive HD Camcorder
ReviewGist Score
Highly Recommended
Reviews Positive
Old Model

HDD Size:   60.0 GB
Optical Zoom:   20.0 x
Recording Format:   Hard Drive, AVCHD
Recording System:   NTSC
Camcorder Type:   Digital
CCD Quantity:   0.0
Memory Still Resolution:   3.05 MegaPixels
Release Date:   Aug 2009
$337 - $600

What Reviews say about 'JVC GZ-HD300 ' ?



The camcorder managed to register nearly all the colors in our test chart very accurately.

JVC Everio GZ-HD300 Camcorder Review:CamcorderInfo

The camcorder measured a minuscule color error of only 2.13, which is one of the best color scores we've seen this year. The camcorder managed to register nearly all the colors in our test chart very accurately. The JVC GZ-HD300 doesn't have the sharpest image or the best low light performance, but it did put up very accurate color results in our bright light testing. Still, the camcorder's video image in auto mode (as seen above, with a manual white balance) offers strong, deep colors that ... *

simple interface and easy-to-use menu system

JVC Everio GZ-HD300 :Reviewed.com

The JVC GZ-HD300 is definitely not a high-end HD camcorder, owing to its limited sharpness and struggles with low light sensitivity. The GZ-HD300 is a solid, compact camcorder, but it has some handling issues. The video performance of the GZ-HD300 was often lackluster, especially in low light, but there were some positives. *

The Everio GZ-HD300 represents the latest technology in high-definition camcorders.

JVC Everio GZ-HD300:digitalcamera-hq.com

The Everio GZ-HD300 represents the latest technology in high-definition camcorders. The video quality was acceptable, as the GZ-HD300 was able to render fine details well, particularly in bright, outdoor scenes. The small size and lightweight body of the GZ-HD300 made it very susceptible to shakes and jitters, and while it wasn't outrageous, a camcorder with image stabilization should betray as little trouble as possible. The HD300 did suffer from a sluggish autofocus, which struggled to kee... *

lackluster performance in low light

JVC Everio GZ-HD300:Geek.com

In terms of design the HD300 scores most of its points for a small size and good looks. The camera comes in a slick blue color and itâ??s quite compact, practically pocketable. The camcorder is quite small, which is one of its main strengths, but consumers will want to keep in mind the implications of this. Image quality is generally very good, but the camcorder suffers in low light. The HD300 is a small camcorder with good video quality and a wide range of features. Shooting with the HD300 ... *

great camcorder

Jvc Everio Gz-hd300:Toptenreviews.com

This camera performs admirably and the HD video that it produces is definitely very high quality, and the compact size is hard not to love. The 200x digital zoom is right in line with the price point. *

good video

JVC Everio GZ-HD300:lonseidman.com

This is a competitively priced camera that is adequate but not great. Good audio is such an important part of good video, and the lack of even the option to bring in an external microphone is a real deal breaker. JVC opted for a touch sensitive “laser touch” glowing navigation pad that is difficult to use with menu options that don’t make much sense. *
*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for JVC GZ-HD300
 
Panasonic HDC-HS60

Panasonic HDC-HS60 High Definition Flash Media Hard Drive Camcorder
ReviewGist Score
Highly Recommended
Reviews Positive
Recent Model

Optical Zoom:   25.0 x
Recording Format:   High Definition, Flash Media, Hard Drive
Recording System:   NTSC
Memory Still Resolution:   0.0 MegaPixels
Release Date:   Jan 2010
$570 - $700

What Reviews say about 'Panasonic HDC-HS60' ?



Soft video .

Panasonic HDC-HS60K:CNet

The bottom line: Panasonic's quartet of entry-level HD camcorders--the HDC-HS60, TM60, TM55, and SD60--deliver a nice manual feature set and good performance, as well as solid video quality for their class. As long as you don't pay list price, the SD60 is a great value, and if possible, avoid paying the unnecessary price premium for the hard drive in the HS60.

good grip

Panasonic HDC-HS60 Camcorder Review:CamcorderInfo

The presence of Panasonic's Intelligent Auto (iA) controls, along with the simple-to-use touchscreen interface, make the HDC-HS60 an ideal camcorder for beginners. The camcorder isn't too big and it isn't too small, and it should appeal to those who like a traditional camcorder design. The HDC-HS60 is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) as well as an additional active stabilization mode that is supposed to help stabilize footage in a high-shake situation. Many of the icons on the... *

best video quality

AV Enthusiast Centre:GOODGEARGUIDE

The Panasonic HDC-HS60 may lack in-depth manual modes and superfluous gimmicks, but it makes up for it via excellent image quality and a price that is hard to beat. Highly recommended.

solid optics

Panasonic Camcorder Review:About.com

Panasonic's HS60 is an all around excellent camcorder. The HS60 doesn't offer the 24Mbps recording available on higher-end units (it tops out at 17Mbps), but the video was still very impressive. The Bad: Cramped menu, heavy. The LCD itself is fairly responsive, although I found that while the icons were nice and large it made it tougher to hit the right ones. Lots of menu items can crowd the screen and if you, like me, have fingers on the large side, you can inadvertently hit the wrong ic... *

Two excellent optical image stabilisation modes

Panasonic HDC-HS60 review :Stuff.tv


Launch price


Not the world’s most stylish camcorder, but one of the best mid-range performers we’ve seen
*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Panasonic HDC-HS60
 
JVC Picsio GC-FM1

JVC Picsio 8 0MP High-Definition Digital Camcorder with 2 LCD Monitor - Blue New
ReviewGist Score
Highly Recommended
Reviews Positive
Recent Model

Optical Zoom:   0.0 x
Recording Format:   High Definition, Flash Media
Recording System:   NTSC,PAL
Memory Still Resolution:   0.0 MegaPixels
Release Date:   Oct 2009
$79 - $216

What Reviews say about 'JVC GC-FM1' ?



Electronic image stabilization .

JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (blue):CNet

The bottom line: The JVC GC-FM1's impractical design and poor software hobble an otherwise competent mini camcorder competitor.

above-average footage

JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Camcorders Review - PCWorld:PCWorld

The JVC GC-FM1 HD pocket camcorder shoots some of the best bright-light video we've seen, but it's hampered by its plastic build, its finicky controls, and the execution of its marquee features.

Small and stylish, good video quality

JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Camcorder Review:About.com

You should never expect much in the photo department from a pocket camcorder and while the Picsio boasts higher resolution stills than most models at 8-megapixels, it's very sensitive to hand or subject movement. *

excellent digital image stabilization

JVC GC-FM1 - Pocket Camcorder Review:ASSOCIATED CONTENT

Colors were not as sharp or lifelike as those produced by the competition, but I gave it an overall score of Very Good for its video quality. The image and video quality offered by JVC Picsio GC-FM1 is mostly good. The image and video quality is sharp but the colors appear somewhat muted. The Picsio captures great images and videos in well lit locations. The image stabilization feature is not the best available in the market and it is possible to get blurry images even after using it. The JV... *

very satisfying product

JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Camcorder Review:thecamcorderreview.com

The saturation levels are good and the colors are strong and vibrant. In all the stills captured have poor saturation and color and are not very sharp. *

buttons are too hard, poor bundled software.

Review Of JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (Purple):Etechreviews.net

The video quality of the camera is not that bad though, once you have struggled with the control, you will find light at the end of the tunnel with good video quality. JVC Picsio is good at video and photo quality but nothing else on this device is worth noticing. It is relatively sharp and saturated with decent exposure. *
*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for JVC GC-FM1
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