Panasonic HDC-SD800

131 reviews

Apr, 2024

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durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 131 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD800. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the zoom and color. The portability and image quality also get good feedback. Many are negative about the durability and size. There are some mixed comments about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and usability. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the price.

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

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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.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC x900 review:

Panasonic has a history of producing solid prosumer camcorders that deliver excellent video quality and performance, but have unexciting, functional designs. That tradition continues with the latest crop of models. Updates to last year's 700 series,...

Generally excellent video quality and a straightforward, if somewhat unglamorous, interface highlight the Panasonic HDC-HS900 , TM900 , and SD800 's capabilities.

Wonky white balance and lack of a built-in neutral density filter are the two biggest drawbacks of an otherwise very good series of prosumer camcorders.

Panasonic's trio of prosumer camcorders, the hard-disk-based HDC-HS900 and flash-based TM900 and SD800, deliver generally excellent video quality and provide the full set of manual controls and features advanced users want. But you have to be willing...

Nov, 2011

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Panasonic HDC-SD800 Review

The Panasonic HDC-SD800 HD Camcorder is part of the new, 4-model HDC series of camcorders from Panasonic, which are the follow-ups to the successful 700 HDC models. Priced at $849.99 -- the lowest out of the four new HDC models -- the SD800 offers a...

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD800

I absolutely love this camera. The image quality is crystal clear and the sound is great. I use this camera for family outings etc and the quality far exceeds my expectations for this price range.

None that I can think of.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD800

Superb image quality. Light and easy to carry.

High performance PC needed to view and process images although I assume this would apply to all similar HD camcorders. Not used enough to assess battery life properly but seems reasonable.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

How fantastic!

I bought this cam for the ester vaccation.

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD800

The still pics are outstanding and very steady even on full zoom. On my tests I cannot differentiate between the SD800 and the zoom on my Panasonic GF1. The movie clips are seamlessly joined and split by days on my Mac downloads. I have not found the...

No bad points really. I always find this type of camera more difficult to hold than the conventional. Its a pity that it does not come with a neck strap which is essential as it is just too big for a shirt pocket.

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD800

Wonderful quality images. Great hobby cam. Great for wildlife at max zoom.Top value

I would like to store videos on DVDs, but I am still trying to find a way to do so without the need to buy a Panasonic burner that only plays back via my cancorder

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD800

I absolutely love this camera. The image quality is crystal clear and the sound is great. I use this camera for family outings etc and the quality far exceeds my expectations for this price range

None that I can think of

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD800

Superb image quality. Light and easy to carry

High performance PC needed to view and process images although I assume this would apply to all similar HD camcorders. Not used enough to assess battery life properly but seems reasonable

Mar, 2012

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