Panasonic HX-WA20 reviews: Memory card storage Full HD camcorder
+ This camcorder has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on battery life.
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Most helpful reviewsMark, Kent Just point and shoot
- Good points:
- Good purchase
- Bad points:
- None as yet
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Confirmed purchase: 27 Dec 2012
daniel, Keen amateur
- Good points:
- Lightweight, good picture quality. Not been used underwater yet
- Bad points:
- Very poor battery life. Filmed for about 20 mins and also took about 30 photo s then battery died. Purchased 2 extra (more powerful) batteries for the device.
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Confirmed purchase: 16 Jan 2013
Pete, Cornwall Keen amateur
- Good points:
- This is my fiirst camcorder and I am super happy with it! I did a lot of research to find a compact, rugged, weatherproof unit and I think I've got a winner. Very easy to use, great images, light weight and compact. Perfect.
- Bad points:
- Not really a bad point but the control buttons are a bit small - but them so is the whole unit and that's why I bought it!
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Confirmed purchase: 10 Sep 2012
Darren, Long preston Just point and shoot
- Good points:
- Good ergonomics, comfortable to hold, ease of use under water.
- Bad points:
- Extra cost for the privalidge of colour choice white. 2 extra mega pixels doesn't sweeten it.
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Confirmed purchase: 08 Oct 2012
William, wales Experienced amateur
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Good quality sound and images.
Great slow motion features
camera is very good too - Bad points:
- Batteries consumed quickly so just buy a few spares
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Confirmed purchase: 03 Nov 2012
Andrew, Cowes Keen amateur
- Good points:
- Small, compact, easy to use, relatively robust, water proof & sand/dust proof.
- Bad points:
- Battery life can be short. Buy additional to avoid being dissappointed on long days out.
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Confirmed purchase: 02 Sep 2012
This Panasonic HX-WA20 is reviewed on Expert Reviews
Product Features
| Resolution quality | Full HD |
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| 3D | No |
| Optical zoom ratio | 5.9 |
| Media format | Memory card |
| Media format | Hard disk drive |
| Connections | HDMI |
| Connections | USB |
| Type of memory card | SDXC |
| Shape of camcorder | Vertically held |
| Digital zoom ratio | 120 |
| Type of image stabiliser | Optical |
| Widescreen recording | Yes |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 16.4 |
| Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second) | 1/1 |
| Weight (g) | 235 |
| Screen size (Inches) | 2.6 |
| Maximum aperture telephoto | 3.9 |
| Maximum aperture wide | 2.8 |
| Lowest focal length (Millimetres) | 28 |
| Highest focal length (Millimetres) | 280 |
| Type of chip | CMOS |
| Release date | 2012-04-18 |
Also known as: Panasonic HX-WA20EF, HX-WA20
Camcorders Buying GuideManufacturer's Description
The all singing, all dancing, all terrain HX-WA20
Leading the pack, the WA20 allows users to enjoy exciting outdoor shooting even in harsh conditions. The stylish WA20 is optimized for shooting in not only rainy weather but also dusty conditions by keeping moisture and dust out of the camera interior.
Offering users more shooting fun in a variety of conditions, such as snorkeling and rugged outdoor activities, the WA20 is set to be a firm favourite.
Successor to the award winning HX-WA10, the WA20 takes a major step forward in image quality with the use of a new image sensor and image-enhancing engine that captures images in dimly lit situations, such as parties and sunset scenes in stunningly beautiful Full-HD glory.
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Dave, Dover Experienced amateur
Score 9.0/10The slow mo is excellent. Still image is good and has a good wide angle. Good flash for a small unit. Good for left handers as well.
It's easy to pick the wrong option if your not paying attention.
Confirmed purchase: 27 Dec 2012