Panasonic HDC-SD20 Reviews: Panasonic SD Card storage HD camcorder

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This camcorder is a good all rounder. “Ease of use for a video point & shoot user is superb. it is small, light, very…” steve, sheffield View all 15 real customer reviews

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16x optical zoom, Image Stabilisation, 1.33 hours of battery More »

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Battery life	8.1
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.6
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.6
Weight	8.9
Overall rating	8.9

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steve, sheffield , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Ease of use for a video point & shoot user is superb. It is small, light, very convenient. Perfect for family use.
Very, very pleased with this camera.

- None at this price point.
Not sure picture quality highest available but the price and ease of use outways any concern.
Spare batteries are very expensive.

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6 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Jun 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Huge amount of accessible technology
Very simple to use
Great Image stabiliser
Fantastic value for money

- Image Quality is OK, can be very poor in low light
No night vision facility
Does not record if the LCD panel is shut (If you record in car or tripod shots you cant close the LCD!!!)

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 13 Jul 2009

Colin, Bracknell , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

+ Very light and easy to use, good picture quality when played back throught HD television.

- Battery life could be better, you need to have a spare if you go out for the day and expecting to video long sequences. Picture is grainy when filming in bad light.

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purchased 06 Aug 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Not knowing if we'd bought it immediately!

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2 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 12 Jun 2009

Hayden, Coventry , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

Score 8.0/10

+ Very light and easy to use - You get a lot for the price

- Suffers in poor lighting conditions - but thats the compromise for not paying over the top.

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purchased 29 Jun 2009

Ian, Basingstoke

Score 8.0/10

+ light weight - quality image

- cost of panasonic batteries. No microphone input

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purchased 28 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser

Score 10.0/10

+ good quality picture

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 28 Jul 2009

Kevin, Winsford

Score 9.0/10

+ very light and very easy to use image quality is excellent (compared to my last one) and it comes with an excellent printed instruction book

- one major gripe which is ongoing is it wont take as advertised a 32gb sdhc card contacted panasonic dont want to know so now trying to resolve issue with simply electronics

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purchased 27 Oct 2009

Alec, Stone , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Picture Quality size weight

- screen not good in sunlight, sound quality

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purchased 17 Jul 2009

Anonymous verified purchaser , “Experienced amateur” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Excellent zoom facility and ease of use.

- Very light. Needs a mono or tripod for stability, especially when using the zoom.

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purchased 29 Jul 2009

Alec, Chandlers Ford , “Just point and shoot” More like this »

Score 9.0/10

+ Neat, easy to use, good results

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 09 Aug 2009

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Product Features

Resolution Quality	HD

Optical Zoom Ratio	16
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Media Format	SD Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Media Format	SDHC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Digital Zoom Ratio	1000
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
resolution (Megapixel)	1.17

Resolution (Pixels)	1920x1080
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Dimensions (mm)	64x67x127
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Battery Life in Hours	1.33
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	43
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
Weight (g)	270
The weight of the product in grams.
Docking Station	No
A docking station, also known as a cradle, is used to rest your equipment whilst it charges and also allows transfer of data to a computer.
Monitor Resolution (pixels)	230000

Screen Size in Inches	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
16:9 Recording Format	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Remote Control	Yes
Waterproof	No
If your camcorder is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Digital Still Photography	Yes
A Digital Still Photography function on a camcorder allows you to use the camcorder as if it was a digital camera. Camcorders with photo function often save to a separate memory card such as an SD Card.
Night Recording	Yes
Night Recording is a special mode that allows you to record in low light situations.

Also known as: PANASONIC HDC SD20, HDC-SD20, Panasonic HDCSD20EBS, Panasonic HDC-SD20EB-K, Panasonic HDC-SD20EB-R

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Manufacturer's Description

Easy-To-Use, Full HD SD Card Camcorder with 16x Optical Zoom

Worldwide, there is a strong and growing trend toward large-screen, high-image-quality televisions and high definition (HD) broadcasting. In line with this, manufacturers are transitioning to HD quality in all other types of video equipment too. Panasonic, consistent with its long-time position as a leader in the video field, is now introducing its new Full HD Camcorders including the HDC-SD20.

The iA function automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include Advanced O.I.S., which compensates for hand-shake to eliminate blurring; Face Detection, which adjusts the exposure so faces are captured perfectly; and Intelligent Contrast Control, which helps ensure proper contrast. Also included is the Intelligent Scene Selector, which determines the shooting conditions and automatically selects the scene setting that will provide optimal results. And AF Tracking keeps the subject in focus even if it moves around to ensure continuously perfect image quality.

The SD20 records on both SD and SDHC Memory Cards. Because SD Memory Cards require no transport mechanism, the SD20 is highly resistant to external impact. This combines with its small size and weight to achieve unmatched mobility.

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