Panasonic SDR-H250 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the control panel.

Usability, Design, Memory, Image

Control panel, Zoom, Interface, Viewfinder

Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 82/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders, the Panasonic SDR-H250 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very Godd quality.

A nice hybrid camcorder that can fit into almost any budget the Panasonic SDR-H250 is the perfect device for those who are looking to have some flexibility while still getting great picture quality and all of the aspects that they love and demand in a ...

Panasonic brings a 3CCD hard drive camcorder to the table with the SDR-H250. It helpfully provides an option to record to a memory card and it offers many useful scene modes, but it will struggle to keep up with hi-def models

Hard drive/memory card combination ; superb Leica lens ; easy creative features

Average video in standard def ; no viewfinder ; ugly photos

Panasonic arrives at the hard drive party just as everyone is leaving for the hi-def shindig up the road. The H250 has a lot to recommend it today -- notably a great lens, flexible storage and usable manual features -- but it'll soon look as quaint ...

Unless you've been living on the moon for the last couple of years you'll know that tape and even DVD is giving way to camcorders that record to hard disc and solid-state media. Panasonic's SDR-H280 offers both.

Ok, let's be realistic. At a point in the evolution of home video when everything is leaning towards high definition very quickly (as witnessed by Panasonic's own offerings), the SDR-H280 isn't a high-def camcorder. It's a standard definition model ...

With a 30GB hard disk and the option to record video to SD cards, does this 'hybrid' cut the mustard?

The Panasonic SDR-H250 is not a camcorder which will appeal to the video enthusiast, despite its trio of CCDs and comprehensive manual controls. The lack of audio inputs and accessory shoe discount it for anything other than its target market. The ...

For a first camcorder with a hard drive, the SDR-H250 is a good product. It offers a comfortable grip, manual functioning and interesting image quality. However, if compactness is not a priority, the Sony DCR-SR190 produces more detailed images.

- Records on the hard drive and memory cards, - Nice colors

- LCD has rather small viewing angles, - No viewfinder, - Very limited wide angle, - No micro or headphone jack

The camcorder's compact design makes it a really comfortable and handy unit to use

Versatile storage options, Easy to use, Good overall quality

Not HD

The Menu button provides the entry point (in all camera modes) to the choice of functions. Like retrieving digital stills images in a camera, we can review movie clips and stills by using the mini-thumbwheel to navigate our way around the pages of ...

Panasonic's "hybrid" camcorder offers a choice of video recording to either internal Hard Disc Drive or high-capacity SD card media and, on first impressions at least, shares an outward appearance with several models in the JVC Everio G range of HDD ...

1GB onboard memory, Excellent call quality, Innovative design, Versatile storage options, Easy to use, Good overall quality

Small screen, Sluggish scroll wheel, Poor camera, Not HD

A generous set of user-friendly features together with its combined ability to shoot either to SDHC cards or HDD in impressive widescreen makes this camcorder the obvious choice for upgraders who aren't quite ready to make the leap to HD quite yet

Panasonic arrives at the hard drive party just as everyone is leaving for the hi-def shindig up the road. The H250 has a lot to offer today--notably a great lens, flexible storage and usable manual features--but it'll soon look as quaint and outmoded ...

Hard drive/memory card combination ; superb Leica lens ; easy creative features

Average video in standard def ; no viewfinder ; ugly photos

Panasonic arrives at the hard drive party just as everyone is leaving for the hi-def shindig up the road. The H250 has a lot to offer today -- notably a great lens, flexible storage and usable manual features -- but it'll soon look as quaint and ...

Hard drive/memory card combination, Superb Leica lens, Easy creative features, Average video in standard def, No viewfinder, Ugly photos

Average video in standard def, No viewfinder, Ugly photos