Panasonic HDC-TM10

Panasonic HDC-TM10
alaScore 80

54 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the zoom and memory are generally positive. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are mixed comments on the viewfinder and finish.

value for money, portability, usability, memory, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-TM10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

Essentially a more compact, repackaged version of Panasonic's previous mid-range model

Low noise; Smooth motion

Awful low light performance; Poor sharpness

The Panasonic HDC-TM10 is a decent camcorder for what you pay for, but there are better mid-range models out there. Its sub-$600 price tag is attractive, as is the camcorder’s wide range of features and manual controls. It also performed decently in...

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Panasonic HDC-TM10 Camcorder Review

 

The HDC-TM10 ($599 MSRP), along with the HDC-SD10, represent the newest additions to Panasonic's consumer HD camcorder line. The camcorders are essentially more compact, repackaged versions of Panasonic's previous mid-range HD camcorders (the HDC-TM20,...

The Panasonic HDC-TM10 is a decent camcorder for what you pay for, but there are better mid-range models out there. Its sub-$600 price tag is attractive, as is the camcorder's wide range of features and manual controls. It also performed decently in...

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great camera

 

buy it

like it a lot, easy to use

software is ok, you need high end computer for good dvd burning. otherwise it takes long time

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Small, lite, nice Camcorder

 

I got mine off ebay for 300 dollars and i love it. It takes nice video and it looks amazing on my high def tv. I think the colors look better on my tv then my laptop for somereason i'm not sure why. They appear to be more vibrant. ... Expand full review

Small ; portable ; built in memory ; inexpensive( I paid 300$ on ebay) ; Looks nice ; High definition

Low light it becomes more grainy then in daylight ; You can still take video at night no problem though it looks fine ; just maybe not highdeff

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Good specs but poor low light performance

 

I wanted to love this camcorder after I found it for a great price and was happy with how it operated. But after hooking this up to my 50" Panasonic Plasma with a mini-hdmi cable that I bought separately I was disappointed with almost every shot. The...

Very light and compact. 8 Gb internal memory works well. Nice screen. Good pictures in bright light

I found the performance of this camcorder to be poor in low light. Unfortunately, low light for this camera turns out to be everything other than outside in the bright sun or inside with every light in the room turned on

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Small, lite, nice Camcorder

 

I got mine off ebay for 300 dollars and i love it. It takes nice video and it looks amazing on my high def tv. I think the colors look better on my tv then my laptop for somereason i'm not sure why. They appear to be more vibrant. anyway it is a great...

Small ; portable ; built in memory ; inexpensive( I paid 300$ on ebay) ; Looks nice ; High definition

Low light it becomes more grainy then in daylight ; You can still take video at night no problem though it looks fine ; just maybe not highdeff

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Good specs but poor low light performance

 

I wanted to love this camcorder after I found it for a great price and was happy with how it operated. But after hooking this up to my 50" Panasonic Plasma with a mini-hdmi cable that I bought separately I was disappointed with almost every shot. The...

Very light and compact. 8 Gb internal memory works well. Nice screen. Good pictures in bright light

I found the performance of this camcorder to be poor in low light. Unfortunately, low light for this camera turns out to be everything other than outside in the bright sun or inside with every light in the room turned on

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of the Panasonic HDC-TM10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, portability, usability, zoom, image quality

62% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Stunning OUTDOOR ONLY camera.........

 

The first review mentioned how surprised they were by the camera's performance in daylight and they were equally surprised by it's nighttime/indoor performance. EXACTLY, I agree so much!.......OUTDOOR ONLY camera I say. If you have never had an HD...

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I like this Camera

 

I'm a bad reviewer for stuff like this, because I only know what I like. I bought this for a trip, and have used it under some extremely dirty an rough conditions, and I like it. You need to practice with it a little, but I learned without too many...

Product Specifications

The HDC-TM10 is the light weight camcorder and offers fatigue-free use even for long shooting sessions. Its compact size lets it fit into the palm of the hand, for anywhere, anytime recording of high-quality, 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. This compact camcorder can be easily slipped into a handbag or a pocket, ready to capture video images with snapshot ease. The high-powered 16x optical zoom clearly captures even distant subjects, while the advanced O.I.S. minimizes blurring. This stabilization function is essential for preserving Full-HD image quality when zooming, where hand-shake increases proportionally to the level of magnification. Advanced O.I.S., which detects and corrects for hand-shake around 4,000 times per second, combines with the 16x optical zoom to produce clear, stable zoom shots. And because the function is optical, there's minimal loss of image quality. Panasonic's advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. The Active mode also extends the hand-shake correction range to allow shooting while walking or otherwise moving. Its powerful corrective effect reduces the kind of hand-shake that often occurs when shooting on the move, to ensure crisp, clear images. The HDC-TM10 features the iA (Intelligent Auto) function, which automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include the AF/AE tracking, which automatically tracks a moving subject for consistently beautiful results. Once you touch a selected subject on the touch-screen and lock onto the subject, AF/AE tracking maintains the focus and exposure even if the subject moves or turns to one side. This records the subject with the optimal AF/AE (auto focus/auto exposure) settings.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support:1080i
Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Camera Flash

Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.5in
Height:2.5in
Weight:8oz
Width:1.9in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:8GB

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:HDC-TM10K/HDC-TM10S
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/1.8-2.8
Max Focal Length:47.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.95mm
Optical Zoom:16
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:1.17Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:1.17Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:1.47Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Qty:1CMOS

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVCHD / MPEG-4
Digital Zoom:1000
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder
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