Panasonic HDC-SD80

198 reviews

May, 2013

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Image quality (19)
Zoom (17)
Design (7)
Resolution (6)
Memory (3)

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Features (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 198 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the color and resolution. The design and zoom are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the connectivity, and some have doubts about the features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD80 (red)

The Panasonic HDC-TM80, SD80 and HS80 camcorders provide manual controls in a functional, if somewhat boring, design.

The sub-HD resolution sensor produces merely satisfactory video.

A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls, unusual for their price class, and well designed touch-screen interface but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the...

May, 2011

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Consumer review by: rayfromauburn (cnet.com)

so far so good

this is a upgrade for me from a samsung smf43 (standard def). didn't think there'd be much difference, but there is. just hope the editing and such is easy.

seems well constructed, image (playback) is very nice

will proably be battery life

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: rayfromauburn (cnet.com)

"so far so good"

this is a upgrade for me from a samsung smf43 (standard def). didn't think there'd be much difference, but there is. just hope the editing and such is easy.

seems well constructed, image (playback) is very nice.

will proably be battery life.

Apr, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic HDC-SD80

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of the Panasonic HDC-SD80 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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

77% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Matthew Long & Agnès Peillet (amazon.com)

Great at first, but unreliable and terrible warranty support

We purchased this camcorder at Christmas present looking forward to planned summer trips to California and Kenya. It sat in the box (we have other cameras) until July and then came for the big trip. It started out great, handy and small with a powerful...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: WiiFan (amazon.com)

Disappointing

This is the first digital camcorder I have owned and I just bought a new one and am getting this ready for the trash. My vacation videos were ruined as I was "panning too fast" apparently and most of the video I shot was not saved. Ok, maybe I'm...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Shokor A. Salehzai "eliasopataso" (amazon.com)

unreliable

It's a nice camera. It shoots high quality videos and is easy to use, but it completely stopped working 2 months after I purchased it, and I took very good care of it. I am disappointed with how long it lasted. It did not get wet nor handled roughly....

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Edward M. Reilly (amazon.com)

Small, simple to use

After reading many reviews, I chose the Panasonic HDC-SD80K based on size and ease of use. I found the reviews to be very accurate and I'm pleased with my purchase. I use the camera to record students in a presentation skills class, and often travel to...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jerry (amazon.com)

total disappointment!

I bought this camcorder for my vacation in China but it came out to be a total disappointment. After a few uses, the sound became distorted and then turned into total noise after a few more seconds. The picture is OK though. Therefore I could only use...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: salseubnm (amazon.com)

I very enjoy using this camera.

I very enjoy using this camera. It takes up little space. It is compact, cheap and high quality camera , easy to operate. Great camera/ camcorder and a great price!!!

Jul, 2012

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Product Specifications

The model covers a wide range of shooting situations from close distances to faraway subjects. Using Intelligent Zoom that employs super-high resolution technology and the Crystal Engine PRO, it offers ultra-telephoto Intelligent Zoom shooting to exceed the magnification range of the optical zoom, up to a high-powered 42x zoom. It also features a 33.7mm* wide-angle lens. to realize shooting at a close distance from the subject while fitting both the subject and the surrounding area into the frame.