Panasonic HDC-HS200

So the Panasonic HDC-HS200 is capable of impressive image quality, and if you want the best picture, but probably won't use the manual features of the HDC-HS300 and TM300, it's a great-value compromise. If £700 is still pricey, Panasonic also makes a...

Excellent pictures ; Generous features

Costly ; Could be more intuitive to operate

Despite its foibles, this is a brilliant camcorder that's well worth your money

Do you stroke your goateed chin while watching Austrian documentaries? Do you listen to opera with the lights off? Then this camcorder is for you – it’s all about the better things in life. Even the fact that it’s heavier and more expensive than its...

Superb 1080p image quality, 10.6-megapixel stills mode, huge array of modes and features

No external audio, too expensive, manual modes are let down by user interface

When judged on video quality alone, the Panasonic HDC-HS200-K is an excellent camcorder that can match almost anything on the market. Unfortunately, its high price tag coupled with certain hardware omissions has slightly diminished its appeal....

Very simple to use, both in picture and video mode. Great Features for example taking a snap shot from a video, fold back screen so you can face the camera and Shoot / Film, On screen menus are quick and easy to use, all round a very nice package and...

Panasonic may wish to consider including a small case with these high end models in future as was difficult to find a belt mounted case to use when walking around.

This is a top quality camcorder, providing excellent high definition video and stills. It's light weight means that prolonged filming is not too onorous on the arm. It has a relatively simple touch screen control but if you are like me and find new...

Panasonic supply various cables with the kit but for straight forward HD viewing on TV they failed to supply the most important mini HDMI cable which is bought separately. You can purchase a really good one for under a tenner but it would have been...

Easy to use, good picture, ai which means you can just point and shoot with no thinking saying that I am sure that there is plenty of manual features for those who know what they are doing and what control

Battery life around two hours of use

The Panasonic Auto functions work well In good light the image is stunning No hard drive noise at all Very good build quality

The battery life is way short - an hour of filming. Genuine spares are too expensive. Don't expect the image quality to be maintained under low indoor lighting (like filming my new baby in the evening) - Its still ok, but you won't be blown away. And,...

Excellent product, easy to use. Sound recording is outstanding. Files recorded and dropped on PS3 have given outstanding quality on 40" TV and Sony Surround sound

No bad points found so far