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Panasonic HDC-SD5

Panasonic HDC-SD5
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alaScore 88

270 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 270 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD5. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the price and size are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability also get good views. The viewfinder and durability get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The image quality and portability also get good comments, but the viewfinder and durability get critical comments.

usability, portability, image quality, price, size

durability, viewfinder

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and size. The image quality and portability are also appreciated. The viewfinder and durability get negative opinions.

usability, portability, image quality, size, price

durability, viewfinder

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD5

 

Using SD cards as its sole recording media, the HDC-SD5 maybe light and compact, but is it desirable?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD5 review

 

Panasonic unveils its 3CCD, fully-specced AVCHD camcorder

Enjoyable to handle and easy to use ; Amazingly good images

No mic and headphone sockets ; Audio affected by light wind noise outdoors

Despite the fact that the SD5 lacks some of the features of its predecessor, there's no escaping the fact that it offers something very special for those looking for superb high-definition video in such a small and compact unit. Because of this, it's...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : stuffmagazine (stuff.tv)

PanasonicHDC-SD5

 

Panasonic's SD5 claims the smallest Full-HD 3CCD camcorder crown ' but has too much been lost shrinking it down from the impressive SD1?

Tiny size. Superb video. Easy to use

Wind noise. Fingers on the mic

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Panasonic HDC-SD5 review

 

Panasonic's SD5 claims the smallest Full-HD 3CCD camcorder crown – but has too much been lost shrinking it down from the impressive SD1?

Oct, 2007
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Panasonic HDC-SD5

 

Panasonic's ground-breaking HDC-SD1, released earlier this year, wasn't the first video camera to allow HD video recording to truly flash media but it remains the best 3CCD HD solid-state video camera by a mile.

Enjoyable to handle and easy to use, Amazingly good images

No mic and headphone sockets, Audio affected by light wind noise outdoors

Despite the fact that the SD5 lacks some of the features of its predecessor, there's no escaping the fact that it offers something very special for those looking for superb high-definition video in such a small and compact unit. Because of this, it's...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : CB (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: Panasonic HDC-SD5 3CCD AVCHD Camcorder

 

Back in late 2007, Panasonic took consumer high definition to the next level with its full-HD specification 3CCD AVCHD camcorder capable of recording 1920x1080i video and stills to high-capacity SD cards

The HDC-SD5 is pitched at the home movie maker who's looking to shoot and playback high definition movie clips in all the usual domestic situations such as recording the development of a new baby to capturing events like holiday vacations, holiday...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

As with the Sony HDR-CX7K, this is a solid product let down by the price of its recordable media. We'd therefore recommend it to people who already own a large collection of SD cards (or an even larger wallet).

3CCD sensor, 1920x1080 resolution, attractive looks

SDHC memory cards are expensive, a few niggles in the design

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD5

 

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Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Richard Trenholm (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-SD5

 

Compact size. First-rate video.

Flash memory fills up fast.

The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package — we just wish it had more memory.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD5 First Impressions Camcorder Review

 

The Panasonic HDC-SD5 ($999 MSRP) is the latest effort in the race to build the "world's smallest [something]," in this case the smallest 3-chip, 1920 x 1080 HD camcorder. While the HDC-SD5 is less than thrilling, and only a minor upgrade to last...

Jul, 2007
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