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Panasonic HC-V130

Panasonic HC-V130
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alaScore 86

115 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of Panasonic HC-V130. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and image quality. The portability and price also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the color and reliability. Views are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HC-V130 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HC-V130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V130 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and zoom are generally positive. The image quality and price also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and size. Views are divided on the durability.

usability, price, image quality, zoom, portability

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HC-V130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V130 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the portability and image quality. The battery and price also get good comments. Views about the durability and zoom are different, and there are some negative opinions about the color.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Philippa Clark (howtospendit.ft.com)

Panasonic HC-V130 camcorder

 

with full high-definition recording and 75x Intelligent Zoom, £230. Also in black

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

The camcorder is so compact.

 

I bought the camcorder for our daughter and son in law as they were expecting a baby in May 2015. We couldn't have known that he would be born 6 weeks early and by c-section. The camera has been used extensively due to its very compact size and...

Apr, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

Weui8wI cant.understand how you believe that we marked it down when all our scores rated it 8or9.I have tried to do a photo but being a novice with computers I was unable to do so.

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Apr, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

small light enough to put in pocket to be able to use in a flash.

when bought wasn't told I would need a memory card there isn't one with the camcorder so got it home and wasn't able to use after charging battery

Mar, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

Nice and light Great zoom

Clunky interface makes it a pain to operate. Really cheap buttons (feels like a non brand budget camera) Outdated software (doesn't like windows 8)

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

For an amateur the camera is a bit complicated and The fact that every scene shot is a seperate video is a real pain, To have a good length video to show you have to use editing to stitch the different scenes together. Wouldnt have bought it if I had...

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

Perfect size for daughters hand. Bought it for my 10 yr old as she loves making videos. Excellent little camcorder.

Haven't come across any yet.

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

The image quality is the best i have found,and i have bought a few similar priced camcorders over the past few years. There is no blurred images as the camera attempts to focus,and the image stabiliser is a feature i wouldn't be without.It makes all...

Not sure about the open battery at the back-but perhaps that gives you the option of buying a bigger battery with longer life? Also not sure about the lack of a lens cover,but i have had no issues regarding lack of this feature as i keep the camcorder...

Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

Play back of videos on the screen, compact,

It didn't come with a memory card so couldn't use it straight away

Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V130

 

Very Lightweigh and small design bought for my young daughter so easy for her to handle.

Design appears unfinished as there isn't any cover for the battery pack or SD card.

Jan, 2015
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