Panasonic HDC-HS100

66 reviews

Sep, 2016

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the resolution and size. The image quality and portability also get good views, but many are critical about the battery and features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-HS100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-HS100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The durability and price also get good views, but there are some critical opinions about the size.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Panasonic HDC-HS100EBK Full HD Camcorder With New 3MOS Sensor System Records Direct To 60GB HDD or SD Card • Panasonic HDC-HS100EBK Full HD Camcorder With New 3MOS Sensor System Records Direct To 60GB HDD or SD Card

Sep, 2016

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-HS100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the durability and portability. The size and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the battery and price.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Panasonic HDC-HS100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 60GB Hard Drive & 12x Optical Zoom • Panasonic HDC-HS100 Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 60GB Hard Drive & 12x Optical Zoom

Sep, 2016

Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 review: Panasonic HDC-HS100

Full set of manual controls; EVF.

Middling video quality; some annoying design quirks.

Though it has a nice feature set for the price, the Panasonic HDC-HS100 doesn't deliver the quality of video you expect from an HD camcorder in its price segment.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: (pcworld.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD Camcorder

This Panasonic high-def camcorder offers great usability and control, but its image quality is merely decent.

Best-in-class handling and manual control

Flawed low-light performance ; Oversaturated color

On the software side, Panasonic bundles HD Writer 2.6E, a limited but functional Windows-only editing application. Mac users can edit the HS100's AVCHD video with iMovie '08. On either platform you'll want to use a computer built around a 2-GHz Intel...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: Jim Feeley (pcworld.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

In our roundup of high-definition camcorders for our December 2008 print issue, we called the Panasonic HDC-HS9 a disappointment, mainly because of its lackluster image quality. I'm glad to say that the newer Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD camcorder is a...

Best-in-class handling and manual control

Flawed low-light performance ; Oversaturated color

Offers great usability and control, but its image quality is merely decent.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: David Kender (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 Camcorder Review - Panasonic Hybrid Camcorders

The Panasonic HDC-HS100, though it was announced only a few weeks ago, is an anticipated camcorder. Many years ago, Panasonic ruled the roost for power users and budget videographers. The Panasonic PV-GS400 was the king of them all, so loaded with...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (washingtonpost.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

The Panasonic HDC-HS100 is a fairly compact camcorder that still satisfies the demands of a video enthusiast. While the storage capacity (a 60GB internal hard drive) remains unchanged since the HDC-SD9, most of the internal features have been updated...

While the HDC-HS9 was designed for consumers looking for a compact, easy-to-use camcorder, the HS100 is built for semi-pros and people who want true control over their footage. The camera doesn't have the video quality of new models from Canon, Sony,...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: David Kender (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Jim Feeley (goodgearguide.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 camcorder

The Panasonic HDC-HS100 camcorder is a better camera than it's predecessor the Panasonic HDC-HS9, with improved image quality and greater usability. H...

Compact size, lots of manual controls, optical image stabiliser

Unwieldy joystick interface, sub-par image quality, too expensive for what it offers

If the images from Panasonic's HDC-HS100 equalled its great handling and usability, this model would be a clear winner. The HS100 provides the best controls we've seen in a small HD camcorder, but the images lag behind those of AVCHD camcorders such as...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by: Colin Barrett (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

The recent wave of affordable, tapeless HD camcorders has been very welcome, but somewhat lacking in features for video users previously accustomed to such things as manual focus rings, microphone inputs, dedicated outputs and viewfinders. Panasonic's...

The definitive high definition camera? A serious camera at an accessible price.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by: Jim Feeley (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD review

However, the £799 Panasonic HDC-HS100 has only narrowed, not closed, the image-quality gap between its own video and that of the top HD camcorders in its class. If you disregard image quality, the HS100 is a clear winner - but it's hard to ignore a...

If the images from Panasonic's HDC-HS100 equaled the camcorder's great handling and usability, this model would be a clear winner. The HS100 provides the best controls we've seen in a small HD camcorder, but the images lag behind those of AVCHD...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

James takes a closer look at Panasonic's hard disk-based HDC-HS100 camcorder.

In pure technical terms, the HDC-SD100 is more of an achievement than the HDC-HS100, considering how much it packs into such a small chassis. But the HS100’s 60GB hard disk is likely to have wider appeal, considering it only comes at a £50 price...

Sep, 2008