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Panasonic HDC-HS900

Panasonic HDC-HS900

29 reviews

Apr, 2025

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image quality (5)
usability (4)
reliability (3)
size (2)
design (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS900. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the size and design are on the whole positive. The reliability and image quality also get good feedback, whereas views about the price and portability are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-HS900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Matt Tuffin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-HS900 review

Like a number of feature-packed camcorders which strive to fit into a large pocket or small camera bag, the HS900 isn't without it's flaws. Having an over-reliance on the touch screen leads to smeared fingerprints, and the responsiveness isn't quite on...

With a gigantic hard drive, full manual controls and the ability to shoot in 3D (should you ever need it) the HS900 isn’t a bad purchase, but the similar, flash-sporting TM900 is probably the better investment at a few hundred pounds less. Both are...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-HS900

Panasonic's 3D-capable 3MOS camcorder offers an impressive array of features and top-quality shooting, but it's not a light model to carry around, especially with the optional 3D lens bolted on.

3D-capable (with add-on lens) ; Excellent video quality ; Records at 1080/50p ; Touchscreen controls actually work

Doesn't seem to like OS X Lion much ; SD card slot can all too easily sit outside the camera body ; 3D is an add-on; you'll have to carry the lens with you to make it happen

The HS900 is a top-notch camcorder at a solid asking price. We weren't as thrilled by the inclusion of 3D as we might otherwise have been, but then, as we've noted, it's awfully easy to do 3D filming badly in any case, and the added cost of the 3D...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Matt Tuffin (macworld.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-HS900

The world of 3D is infecting our cinemas, televisions and digital cameras as well as our camcorders, with the appearance of Panasonic's latest range. In truth the ability to shoot 3D images (not using a dual lens approach as seen on other devices, but...

Decent image quality; large LCD; huge storage

Too expensive; clunky touchscreen

May, 2012

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