Panasonic Palmcorder HDC-SX5 DVD Camcorder
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pcmag.com Professional Review.

Panasonic HDC

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The new Panasonic HDC-SX5 camcorder employs cutting-edge imaging technology to capture video recordings that are breathtakingly clear and vibrant, especially when viewed on a high-quality, large screen TV. The HDC-SX5 uses the AVCHD format to record full-

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digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.75 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SX5

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I don't care how Panasonic achieves its 1920 x 1080I spec using three 520K pixel CCDs! the results were top notch..

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Pros: Records full HD to SD cards and DVDs ; excellent high-def video ;
Cons: Unbelievably poor battery placement ;
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SX5

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Despite being soundly beaten with the ugly stick, this is a quality piece of hardware capable of capturing beautiful high-def video. If you can get past the bulky design, you won't be disappointed.

Review Verdict: Despite being soundly beaten with the ugly stick, this is a stunning piece of hardware capable of capturing beautiful high-def video. If you can get past the bulky design, you won't be disappointed.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Unsurpassed high-def visuals, two recording formats in one, plenty of modes and features
Cons: Bulky and unattractive design, poorly designed directional stick
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SX5 'hybrid' camcorder

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It can record to both DVDs and SDHC cards, but what's it like as a camcorder? Rob gives you the director's cut.

Review Verdict: The HDC-SX5 has plenty of commendable qualities. The lack of microphone input and headphone output reduce its usefulness for more serious video making, but it offers good image quality in adequate lighting, and there are some useful manual controls on off

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.1 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SX5 Camcorder Review - Panasonic Hybrid Camcorders

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It’s funny how quickly tech language changes. Just a short while ago, the term “hybrid†meant a camcorder that can also capture still pictures. Now that we take this feature for granted, the term has been reappropriated. “Hybrid†now refers to cam

Review Verdict: The HDC-SD5 has its own weakness. The battery is placed internally in the body, cutting off the possibility of an expanded battery. The ultra-compact body can create some handling issues for shaky hands. Also, the HDC-SD5 can only record high definition,

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wired.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 2.5 star(s) Panasonic Panasonic HDC-SX5

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to build one. The convergence concept may have gone a bit awry when Panasonic schemed to combine DVD and SD/SDHC media into an AVCHD (1920 x 1080) shooter. In the quest to give consumers more options things only get more complicated. The snag isn't the hi

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QuickTake:

Pros: Comfy ergonomics. Good video quality.
Cons: Expensive and bulky. Not meant for novice shooters.
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SX5 | Our Review | TechRadar UK

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DVD recording means the SX5 is a large and chunky beast

Review Verdict: Its impressive glossy grey and black two-tone finish certainly makes it look the part, but it's when used on a good tripod that its mass comes in useful. With the exception of a few buttons that sit inside the 2.7in widescreen LCD recess, all the main ope

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QuickTake:

Pros: Stunning image quality, Good range of features, Good value for beginners and upgraders alike
Cons: Controls take time to get used to, Can suffer from wind noise
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.55 star(s) Review summary of Panasonic HDC-SX5

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SX5 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 90336 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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camuser.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Panasonic HDC-SX5

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Along with its sister product, the HDC-SD5, the new HDC-SX5 is one of two new AVCHD camcorders from Panasonic that are designed to take advantage of our new high-def displays by offering the full 1920 x 1080 pixel high-definition resolution

Review Verdict: Some users are going to find this model a bit too big and bulky for their liking. However, the superb HD picture quality and the availability of two excellent recording media make up for this. A very good product for the price

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QuickTake:

Pros: Stunning image quality, Good range of features, Good value for beginners and upgraders alike
Cons: Controls take time to get used to, Can suffer from wind noise
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.

Panasonic HDC-SX5

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The Panasonic HDC-SX5 is a High Definition 3CCD camcorder with a Leica Dicomar 10x optical zoom lens. It is a Hybrid camcorder that can record to both SDHC/SD Memory Cards and DVD discs. The SX5 features full-HD 1920 x 1080 recording, optical image stabil

Review Verdict: Both the HDC-SD5 and HDC-SX5 use the AVCHD format to record full-HD video with 1920 x 1080 pixel* resolution. They both employ Panasonic's original 3CCD camera system, a professional broadcast feature, which renders vivid, true-to-life colors, outstanding

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