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Panasonic HC-V180

Panasonic HC-V180

105 reviews

May, 2025

Positive
usability (28)
size (14)
zoom (12)
portability (8)
price (7)

Negative
memory (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 105 reviews of Panasonic HC-V180. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and portability. The zoom and size also get good feedback. Views are divided on the battery. Some have doubts about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HC-V180 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HC-V180

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V180 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 really like the portability and image quality. The zoom and usability also get good opinions.

usability, zoom, image quality, portability

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

May, 2025

Expert review by (digitalcameraworld.com)

Panasonic HC-V180 review: a bargain travel camcorder

The Panasonic HC-V180 is a tiny camcorder with a tiny price and better zoom than some phones

You're a total beginner ; Your budget is under $250 ; You need a pocket-sized product ; You need low-light performance ; You want audio ports ; You want RAW video formats

Mar, 2024

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Compact and neat

Easy to use ,very clear and Compact nice and light

Jan, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Excellent Value for Money

Although this is a no-frills camcorder, it shoots great 1080p video and takes excellent stills using a proper button that focuses when pushed half down - just like a camera. Build quality is fine at this price and the full-size SDHC/SDXC card slot...

Jan, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Really good features

I got this a few days ago and I'm really happy with I would recommend it to anyone

Jan, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Grate little cam

Good cam zoom is amazing very good quality for the price

Jan, 2019

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Not as expected

After reading the reviews I expected this to be quite good, however the quality of the video footage is poor and you can only zoom in such a small amount before it goes out of focus that it doesn't even make a difference. I wouldn't call this HD. I...

Dec, 2017

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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)