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Panasonic HC-V520
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alaScore 89

217 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 217 reviews of Panasonic HC-V520. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HC-V520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HC-V520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V520 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.

97% 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-V520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

Pansonic's latest camcorder has improved image quality, a long zoom, WiFi and NFC.

Good image quality, Comprehensive manual controls, WiFi features

No accessory shoe, No microphone minijack, No headphone minijack

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

The Panasonic HC-V520 packs an impressive 50x zoom lens and built-in Wi-Fi.

50x f/1.8-4.2 zoom lens. Impressive optical stabilization. Touch screen. 1080p60 video capture. Inexpensive. Wi-Fi.

Still capture only 10 megapixels. No built-in memory.

Video Quality and Conclusions Video is recorded at up to 1080p60 quality in AVCHD format. The footage is rife with detail, even at the upper limit of the 50x optical zoom. The stabilization system does a good job keeping things steady there, but if you...

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : David Hague (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

The Panasonic HC-V520M Camcorder

 

If you are into sports video, you know that it almost a given that you need a decent zoom to get the action (and it goes without saying, a tripod as well). In still photography terms, my experiences in motor sport suggest a 200mm is the minimum and...

Built in wi-fi support with "Real Time Broadcasting"

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

Built in wi-fi support with "Real Time Broadcasting"

 

If you are into sports video, you know that it almost a given that you need a decent zoom to get the action (and it goes without saying, a tripod as well). In still photography terms, my experiences in motor sport suggest a 200mm is the minimum and...

Jun, 2013
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

Despite its improved low-light performance, this $400 camcorder isn't quite the bargain it seems.

The V520 is a feature-packed budget camcorder, but it can't keep up with Canon's latest.

May, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

Easy enough for a technophobe to use

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

optical zoom, image quality, weight, ease of use.

battery life could be longer, HD progressive mode not compatible with MAC i Movie editing, etc.

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

Amazing zoom, great daylight images and better than expected low light image quality. Ability to control zoom from smartphone. Can keep recording with view screen closed.

AVCHD 1080p - Format not supported on most of the smart TV's I've tried rendering wifi and dnla function useless. AVCHD also not supported natively on mac so lengthy conversion required.

Feb, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

optical zoom, image quality, weight, ease of use

battery life could be longer, HD progressive mode not compatible with MAC i Movie editing, etc

Jan, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HC-V520

 

Amazing zoom, great daylight images and better than expected low light image quality. Ability to control zoom from smartphone ; Can keep recording with view screen closed

AVCHD 1080p - Format not supported on most of the smart TV's I've tried rendering wifi and dnla function useless. AVCHD also not supported natively on mac so lengthy conversion required

Jan, 2014
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