Panasonic SDR-SW21 (Camcorders)

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Product Age Average review date: 23-02-2009

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48 reviews

May, 2012

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Panasonic SDR-SW21

By Robert (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Most things

Wold have been nice to have a lens protector

Sep, 2009 2009-09-27   4

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By Mark (reevoo.com) Read the full review

Haqrd Wearing. Good package. Could have done with a bigger memory card, although it fits with the shorter battery life. Also easy to upload video to the internet

Short battery life. Can also take a few seconds to focus automatically on distant objects. Reasonable zoom

Jul, 2009 2009-07-22   4

Panasonic SDR-SW21

By Jo (reevoo.com) Read the full review

A very good buy

No bad points

Jul, 2009 2009-07-10   4.5

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Manufacturer's Description

The SDR-SW21 camcorder combines a rugged, compact body with waterproofing that allows use in seawater to a depth of 2 meters, shock proofing that protects against falls from up to 1.2 meters, and dust proofing. This camcorder, offering its small size, light weight and superb mobility made possible by SD/SDHC memory cards, let users shoot video with the same casual ease and carry-about convenience they enjoy with small digital still camcorders. A waterproof design, taking advantage of the...

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alaTest has collected and analysed 48 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the image quality. The build quality also gets good comments, but there are some critical ratings about the features and value for money.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic SDR-SW21 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-16 alaScore 74 3.7

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Panasonic SDR-SW21 Rugged Camcorder

By James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

James tries out Panasonic's toughest camcorder to date.

Despite its low light limitations, it's hard not to like the Panasonic SDR-SW21. We were already impressed by its predecessor, and the new model has noticeably improved underwater protection, better looks, and slightly superior image quality. However,...

Consumer electronics have been getting more expensive across the board, thanks to the economic situation, but at over £100 more than its predecessor, the SW21 is close to HD camcorder territory. So even if it is the roughest, toughest camcorder out...

Mar, 2009 2009-03-14   3.5

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Waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, is there nothing this compact SD-card, MPEG2 camcorder can't handle?

Waterproof and shockproof powers mean this camcorder can roll with the punches – but its movie performance is far from knockout

Mar, 2009 2009-03-01   3

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Panasonic SDR-SW21

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(Nothing stands out.)

Poor battery life and versatility. Below average audio quality

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alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Panasonic SDR-SW21 from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Sep, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 89 out of 100.

  7 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Panasonic SDR-SW21 from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2009 to Sep, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 76 out of 100.

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Panasonic SDR-SW21

Most things Wold have been nice to have a lens protector

Panasonic SDR-SW21

Haqrd Wearing. Good package. Could have done with a bigger memory card, although it fits with the shorter battery life. Also easy to upload video t

Panasonic SDR-SW21

A very good buy No bad points

Panasonic SDR-SW21

The underwater picture quality is excellent, just what I wanted. 2 x Record buttons very useful too, Esp for videoing children. You can operate the ca

  4 Users positive 1 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 14 user reviews of the Panasonic SDR-SW21 from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2001 to Jun, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.com is 60 out of 100.

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Returned day after, after viewing video and pictures.

I was excited to have bought this item as I have a Lumix series camera which I have had for almost 3 years now and cannot be any happier with it. I bo

Drowned

I worked under water once. I took it again and it drowned!!! Not a good camera for underwater, considering I didnt go under 5 feet.

Poor video with any kind of motion

I bought this camera last year and returned it several days later because the video quality was so poor. If you were moving at all while you were shoo

Portable & Easy Use

Portable & Easy Use Very satisfied with the usability of this camcorder. Reliable and rugged with a great picture.

  8 Users positive 6 Users negative

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alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Panasonic SDR-SW21 from ciao.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2009 to Apr, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.com is 90 out of 100.

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Panasonic SDR-SW21

Panasonic has announced the new SDR-SW21 camcorder which is waterproof and shockproof. Should be a great camcorder for people who like to go trekking

Water Proof SD card Camcoder(Panasonic SDR-SW210)

CCD Lens Panasonic lens Focal length=2.3-23mm F/Stop=1.8-2.4 Zoom 10x Optical 10-25x Digital 10-700x Super Digital * 2.7" Wide LCD * Electronic Image

  2 Users positive

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Panasonic SDR-SW21 from consumer.org.nz. This user review was collected in 2010-04-19, with a rating of 80 out of 100.

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Martin

If you want something bombproof, that you can take with you everywhere- on a canoeing trip, snorkeling, tramping etc this isthe camera for you. OK you

  1 Users positive

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Panasonic SDR-SW21

Panasonic SDR-SW21: product specifications

Brand

Panasonic (See all Panasonic Camcorders)

Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Camcorder Features
Low Lux / Night Mode
 Yes
Widescreen Video Capture
Widescreen Video Capture
Digital Camera
Supported Flash Memory
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
11.7cm
Height
6.3cm
Weight
238g
Width
3.5cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric)
6.9cm
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Low light / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Spotlight / Surf & snow
Header
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model
SDR-SW21EB-D/SDR-SW21EB-G/SDR-SW21EB-S
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Panasonic
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/1.8-2.4
Max Focal Length
23mm
Min Focal Length
2.3mm
Optical Zoom
10
Type
Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Colour
Green/Orange/Silver
Underwater Use
Built-in
Optical Sensor
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution
0.41Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
400Kpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution
800Kpix
Optical Sensor Size
1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
4.2 mm ( 1/6" ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6 )
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Sensor Qty
1CCD
Optical System
Image Stabiliser
Electronic
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
 None
Video Input
Analogue Video Format
PAL
Digital Video Format
MPEG-2
Digital Zoom
700
Media Type
Flash card
Shooting Modes
Digital photo mode
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Camcorder

Manufacturer's Description


The SDR-SW21 camcorder combines a rugged, compact body with waterproofing that allows use in seawater to a depth of 2 meters, shock proofing that protects against falls from up to 1.2 meters, and dust proofing. This camcorder, offering its small size, light weight and superb mobility made possible by SD/SDHC memory cards, let users shoot video with the same casual ease and carry-about convenience they enjoy with small digital still camcorders. A waterproof design, taking advantage of the water resistance of an SD/SDHC memory card, lets you use the SDR-SW21 camcorder underwater to a depth of 2 meters. The SDR-SW21 camcorder can even be used in seawater, so users can take moving images of friend's snorkeling or tropical fish darting in and out of coral reefs. You can use the SDR-SW21 camcorder at the beach, a ski resort, or a host of other active, outdoor situations where you wouldn't dare use a conventional camcorder. Unlike recording media such as hard disk drives or DVD discs, SD/SDHC memory cards require no drive mechanism. This gives the SDR-SW21 camcorder sufficient impact resistance to prevent malfunction when dropped from up to 1.2 meters. Combined with its dustproof and waterproof features, this makes it the ideal camcorder for anytime use outdoors, in active situations, and for casual everyday video shooting. The SDR-SW21 camcorder features the YouTube Uploader function that makes video uploading super easy! Simply set the camcorder to "Web Mode" and it will record the movie in a YouTube compatible format. After shooting connect the camcorder via USB to a PC and the YouTube Uploader automatically starts. Simply follow the procedure to upload your video clips to the YouTube video-sharing site. The SDR-SW21 camcorder offers a function that simplifies the process of copying recordings from the memory card or hard disk drive to a DVD. No PC is required. A DVD disc created this way can be easily played directly from a DVD player.

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