Panasonic SDR-H200

180 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (144)
image quality (74)
portability (69)
price (31)
size (24)

Negative
battery (17)
viewfinder (5)
durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 180 reviews of Panasonic SDR-H200. 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. People are impressed by the size and price. The portability and image quality also get good reviews, but many are negative about the durability and viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic SDR-H200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 user reviews of Panasonic SDR-H200 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and price are generally positive. The portability and image quality are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and durability, and reviews are divided on the battery.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Panasonic SDR-H200

High video and image quality, Long battery life

High price, One-handed operation is awkward

This camcorder delivers impressive battery life, but its three CCDs promise more than they deliver.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Tracey Capen (pcworld.com)

Panasonic SDR-H200 30GB Hard Drive Camcorder (10x Opt, 700x Dig, 2.7

Not graced with sophisticated styling, the Panasonic SDR-H200 ($720 as of April 24, 2007) has no more in the way of extra features than competing models that cost $100 to $200 less. One possible reason for the high price is the camcorder's three-chip...

High video and image quality ; Long battery life

High price ; One-handed operation is awkward

May, 2007

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Expert review by : David Kender (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic SDR-H200 Camcorder Review

The Panasonic SDR-H200 is the company's leading camcorder in their new hybrid hard disk drive (HDD) / SD card camcorder. Featuring an identical imaging set to the VDR-D310, their top DVD camcorder, and the PV-GS320, their top MiniDV camcorder,...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Panasonic SDR-H200 Review and Prices

The Panasonic SDR-H200 is the company's top of the line standard definition HDD DV camcorder. If you're judging a camcorder on video quality and manual control options alone, the SDR-H200 is at the top of the amateur level HDD units out there. Yet it's...

Excellent image quality in good lighting, great handling, impressive OIS

Disappointing low light performance, awkward placement of connections

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Michael Perlman (washingtonpost.com)

Panasonic SDR-H200

The SDR-H200 is Panasonic's top of the line hybrid camcorder, recording video and stills to either a 30GB hard disk drive (HDD) or SDHC flash memory card. This means no tapes or DVD discs to deal with-everything is recorded internally - keeping it...

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

Panasonic SDR-H200

Panasonic SDR-H200 Camcorder Review

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Entry level

I don't have that many plugs near my computer so the extra pain of the battery knocked off a star, especially since there is a little door above the battery that covers the TV connector. Seems like they could have easily put the USB and Power under...

HDD recording eliminates sound issues which is a huge plus. Came with a 512 mb SD card. Pretty decent instructions and a nice learning curve. The cool leaf shutter replaces the lens cap on this model and in video mode you can use it to transition which...

Have to remove the battery to plug in the USB and power. AC adapter that comes with the camera is ALSO the battery charger. Haven't had to charge the battery while transferring media yet so I don't know if it is capable of doing both at the same time....

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

A+++ camcorder

I'm very happy with my purchase of this camcorder. It was between this and a Sony camcorder. I went with this due to the 3CCD. I've already taken many videos of my new born baby girl.

The color and clarity on this camcorder are very vibrant. The 3CCD definately makes a big difference. In dark situations the light along with the Magicpix feature makes for a great recording. I like the feature of being able to insert another memory...

When you want to connect it to your computer you have to remove the battery in order to access the connection to connect it to the computer. This means you always have to be around an electrical outlet to plug in the camcorder to give it power. It will...

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Quality Camcorder

This is my first Camcorder. Overall it is very impressive. There were very few reviews of this camera when I bought it. Took a risk but I am happy with the purchase. Newegg great as always.

Very Easy to use. 30 Gb hardrive provides lots of space for video. Software that comes with the camera is adequate, no more than is needed. Still pictures are pretty decent

Indoor video depending on lighting levels can vary

Jun, 2007

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

This is a good camcorder for everyday use

There was a sale at the target down the street from my New York apartment.I had been planning a trip to Houston,Texas to visit my friends for the sunner. Since I was in the big city ,I took the subway , I had business in Manhattan, I wanted to...

Nov, 2009

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