Panasonic HDC-TM300 Expert Reviews

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Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 90/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

In 2008, we knocked the hard-drive-based Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD camcorder for its lackluster video quality. But 2009 is looking up for the company, as the excellent Panasonic HDC-TM300 delivers some of the best still and video images we've seen from a ...

Innovative, useful automated settings ; Good HD and still-image quality

No 30p mode ; Expensive

Beyond those minor complaints--and they are indeed minor--the Panasonic HDC-TM300 is one of the best small HD camcorders we've seen. Its marquee features are its performance in well-lit conditions, its blend of automated and manual modes, and its ...

The Panasonic HDC-TM300 (MSRP $1299.99) is the flash memory equivalent of the HDC-HS300, which we reviewed earlier this year. Without the bulky hard drive, the TM300 has a slimmer profile that's more comfortable to hold and easier on the eyes. However ...

Two-hundred-dollar pocket cams might advertise themselves as "HD" capable, but don't believe the hype: They typically yield 720p clips better suited to YouTube than the boob tube.

Reproduces colors like a Crayola factory. Closeups pop with sharp, clear details. Nice performance in low light. Einstein-smart automatic shooting features are like having your own DP built into the camera. 32GB onboard memory is expandable via SDHC ...

Fast pans in bright daylight turns up more artifacts than a Mayan ruin. May require second mortgage

The flash-based HDC-TM300 camcorder is pricey but shoots excellent 1080p high-definition video and offers solid performance, as well as a full set of manual controls. The touchscreen interface can be irritating at times, but this remains a very good ...

High-quality video ; solid performance ; electronic viewfinder ; full manual feature set

Touchscreen isn&apos ; t responsive enough

The Panasonic HDC-TM300 shoots excellent video and boasts a full set of manual features, but is let down by an annoying touchscreen interface. It's still a very good prosumer HD camcorder, though

The Panasonic HDC-TM300 camcorder captures good video and still images, allows deep manual control, and provides useful automated settings.

Beyond those minor complaints - and they are indeed minor - the Panasonic HDC-TM300 is one of the best small HD camcorders we've seen. Its marquee features are its performance in well-lit conditions, its blend of automated and manual modes, and its ...

In 2008, we knocked the hard-drive-based Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD camcorder for its lacklustre video quality. But 2009 is looking up for the company, as the excellent Panasonic HDC-TM300 delivers some of the best still and video images we've seen from a ...

Excellent 1080p video quality, excellent still image mode, good manual + auto modes

Sub par LCD display, not available in Australia

Beyond those minor complaints -- and they are indeed minor -- the Panasonic HDC-TM300 is one of the best small HD camcorders we've seen. Its marquee features are its performance in well-lit conditions, its blend of automated and manual modes, and its ...

Time was all lightweight camcorders came with kind of top notch extras you'll find in the neat little Panasonic HDC-TM300. But now it stands right out form the crowd thanks to all those crowd pleasing cheap hi-def efforts. So with everything it's got ...

Great pics, compact body and easy to use

Resistive touchscreen, below par stills

An excellent high end HD camcorder sadly let down a smidge by the touchscreen

Easy handling, top technology and professional features are combined perfectly in Panasonic's HDC-TM300 HD camcorder. Its high-resolution, high-sensitivity 3MOS image sensor system, together with advanced optical picture stabilisation, secures good ...