Panasonic HC-V720

217 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 217 reviews of Panasonic HC-V720. 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. Reviews about the zoom and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HC-V720 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HC-V720

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V720 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. Comments about the image quality and zoom are overall positive. The portability and price also get good feedback, whereas views about the durability and reliability are mixed.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HC-V720

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 user reviews of Panasonic HC-V720 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the zoom and design are generally positive. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the viewfinder.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HC-V720

The HC-V720 brings WiFi and 5.1 surround to the middle of Panasonic's range.

Good image quality ; Comprehensive manual controls ; 5.1 surround sound

No headphone minijack

Aside from the single CMOS rather than three, the other key area where the HC-V720 offers a reduced feature set over the flagship HC-X920 is the lack of the multi-purpose lens ring. So most functions must be accessed via the 3in touch-screen LCD. There...

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by : Matthew Bolton (techradar.com)

Panasonic HC-V720 review

Updated camcorder is big on features

Excellent zoom ; Brilliant image stabilisation ; 1080p at 50fps ; Clever Wi-Fi features

Image quality could be better ; Menus often confusing ; Pretty expensive ; Limited controls for serious users

Apr, 2013

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Panasonic HC-V720 review

Wi-Fi controlled via apps ; Arty effects and time-lapse mode ; Great zoom, even when hand-held

Short-lived kit battery

Top marks for footage, zoom and stabilisation, but bring a spare battery

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Panasonic HC-V720 review: More features than certain other camcorders of a similar class

Stereo sound courtesy of a large front microphone and wider overall proportions have allowed for more features than certain camcorders in its class

More solid feel less plastic-y build than cheaper camcorder rivals, more comprehensive feature set

Broader dimensions means this unit sits less comfortably in the palm than narrower rivals, or is better suited to those with big hands

While the ‘core’ optical zoom here appears comparably modest at 21x, with a focal range stretching from a wide 28mm-729.6mm and a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, this can be digitally extended via what Panasonic calls its 50x ‘intelligent’ zoom, though...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Paul Davies (telegraph.co.uk)

Panasonic HC-V720 camcorder review

Reports of the camcorder's demise are slightly premature, if Panasonic's new range is anything to go by

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Panasonic HC-V720

The Panasonic HC-V720 captures sharp 1080p60 HD video and supports Wi-Fi remote control, earning it our Editors' Choice award.

26x f/1.8-3.5 zoom lens. 20-megapixel still capture. Excellent image stabilization. 1080p60 video capture. Wi-Fi. Mic input.

Pricey. Limited battery life.

Video Quality and Conclusions The V720 uses an image sensor that is large for a camcorder. Others in this class use 1/5.8-inch sensors, but the V720 has a 1/2.3-inch chip, the same size that's found in point-and-shoot cameras. Video quality is...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Christopher Snow (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HC-V720

The V720 appeals to beginners, but plenty of advanced features are there when you need them.

It's hard to get excited about a camcorder that offers so few performance improvements, but bear with us, because the Panasonic HC-V720—like its predecessor—is a great deal.

Mar, 2013

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