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Panasonic HDC-SD800

Panasonic HDC-SD800
alaScore 91

120 reviews

Jun, 2013

alaTest has collected and analysed 120 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability and color. The value for money and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the battery.

image quality, portability, value for money, color, usability

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We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Review analysis

(Based on 120 reviews)

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Panasonic HDC-SD800 review

 

Panasonic's single-sensor Panasonic HDC-SD90 impressed us with its detailed outdoor footage. The HDC-SD800 doesn't have the SD90's accessory shoe or microphone input - you'll need to buy the high-end HDC-SD900 for those - but its array three dedicated...

A superb all-round camcorder - if you want the best video quality currently available, this is the model to buy.

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic HDC-SD800

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 23 user reviews of the Panasonic HDC-SD800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

portability, usability, image quality, battery

96% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Excellent

 

Wanted a camcorder for my son who is into making movies. Found this 3MOS camera for an excellent price. Picture quality is excellent to say the least. This was the only camera of its kind which had wide angle, SD card facility, reasonable photo...

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Brilliant

 

I spent some time comparing the spec and reading reviews before purchasing this HD camcorder, Must say it is exelent value for money, A brilliant camcorder in every way, Stunning quality video, Usual wind noise if used outdoors as with all built in...

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Strong camcoder - weak battery

 

I bought a Panasonic SD800 camcorder + 16GB SD memory card. The camera is excellent the only weak point is the battery. The recordable time of the supplied battery (VW-VBN130) is only 1h 20min...but I can forget the short recordable time when I watch...

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Great quality footage in low light environment

 

Very pleased with this HD camcorder. My main concern was to ensure good quality footage in low light environment when shooting outdoor; my previous JVC Everio GZ-MS110 SD camcorder was struggling with this (video became grainy quite rapidly when it...

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Fabulous upgrade from mini-DV tapes

 

Having upgraded from mini-DV tapes, this is a revelation. Lower light indoor shots are nice and come out sharp with little graininess (difficult to test in most brightly lit stores). Indoor bright light and outdoor pictures are razor sharp. The small...

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Fabulous upgrade from mini-DV tapes

 

Having upgraded from mini-DV tapes, this is a revelation. Lower light indoor shots are nice and come out sharp with little graininess (difficult to test in most brightly lit stores). Indoor bright light and outdoor pictures are razor sharp. The small...

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Superb pictures from 3MOS sensors

 

This is the cut-down version of the SD900. You don't get the eye-level viewfinder, so it is the same as nearly all other cameras now. But they have also left off the microphone socket so you must rely on the built-in mike. Most of the time that's fine...

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Superb pictures from 3MOS sensors

 

This is the cut-down version of the SD900. You don't get the eye-level viewfinder, so it is the same as nearly all other cameras now. But they have also left off the microphone socket so you must rely on the built-in mike. Most of the time that's fine...

Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: Yes
Chip Type:CMOS
Image Stabiliser:Optical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:3X 1/4.1''

Connectivity

Digital Input: Yes
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface :SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Card
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D:3D READY
Format:Memory Card
Handheld Position:Horizontal
Product Type:Camcorder
Resolution:Full HD
Type:Camcorder

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/25
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/8000

Recording

Face Detection Mode:Face Detection
HD Video Format:AVCHD
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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