Although the HDR-TG1 isn't quite perfect, we love its portability and impressive video and still image captures.

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 bett...

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 v...

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 ...

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

The camcorder's low light sensitivity is simply awful. 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 manage...

The 3-inch LCD screen looks less sharp than those on some expensive cameras, and the digital-only image stabilizer isn't always effective.

I was able to easily get video and upload it to my site as well as work with the video in editing programs so the video works well for what it is.

The bottom line: If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.

The bottom line: The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality.