Panasonic HDC-SD90

198 reviews

Mar, 2015

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 198 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD90. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the battery and portability. The price and image quality also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the zoom. Many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD90 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD90

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD90 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the battery and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and price also get good views.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the product: Panasonic SD90 Full HD 1920x1080p (50p) 3D Ready Camcorder - Black (SD Card Recording, x40 Intelligent Zoom, x26 Optical Zoom, 28mm Wide Angle Lens &

Mar, 2015

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD90

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD90 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and portability. The usability and price also get good comments. Many are critical about the durability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the product: Panasonic HDC-SD90K 3D Compatible SD Memory Camcorder (Black)

Mar, 2015

Expert review by: Marc Chacksfield (t3.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 review

The key to producing a decent 3D camcorder is to make sure that, first and foremost, it is a great 2D camera. Panasonic managed this admirably with its first 3Dcorder – the high-end HDC-SDT750 – but now it has brought the technology to the mid-range...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by: Libby Plummer (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 review

We've seen a few 3D-capable camcorders making their debuts recently, including JVC's GS-TD1 and GZ-HM960 and Panasonic's HDC-SDT750. The HDC-SD90 is Panasonic's entry-level 3D-flavoured compact camcorder, although you'll need to kit yourself out with...

Slick design, comfortable, flexible shooting options, 1080p capture

3D capability is patchy, no headphone socket

This is a great sub-£500 camcorder with lots of features and flexibility resulting in high quality footage. The 3D element is interesting, but could be better

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Robert Hull (techradar.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 review

Full HD camcorder with option for 3D shooting

HD movie quality ; 28mm wide-angle lens ; Responsive touchscreen ; Input/output terminals ; Range of manual features

Auto white balance issues ; Average bass quality on audio ; Unnecessary 3D option ; Zoom too fast

A massive thumbs-up for the Panasonic HDC-SD90. This is almost the complete camcorder. It's hard to see, for the sub-£500 price, how you could reasonably ask for more. Watching our test footage played back, even mundane shots are imbued with an...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by: Gavin Stoker (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 first look

The Panasonic HDC-SD90 is the flagship of Panasonic's single CMOS sensor (or 1MOS) camcorder range.

The Panasonic HDC-SD90 is well built and has good ergonomics with an intuitive touchscreen control. It has a bright lens plus decent lens reach and feature set but is relatively expensive and clad in a plastic-y high gloss case.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD90

Panasonic's latest mid-range offering can shoot 3D, but there's much more to it than that.

Great video performance ; Comprehensive enthusiast features ; Optional 3D shooting

No headphone minijack ; 3D lens £280 extra

The 3D compatibility may be the biggest headline for the HDC-SD90, but at its core this is essentially a very well featured midrange HD camcorder. If your budget can’t quite stretch to a high-end model, this model would make a very acceptable...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 review

Panasonic's HDC-SD90 mid-range HD camcorder replaces last year's Best-Buy-winning Panasonic HDC-SD60. The camcorder feels tiny - it's the height of a can of Coke but skinny as a Red Bull. The SD90 records on SD cards only, but you can fit up to a 64GB...

Great all-round image quality in a compact package - the best mid-range camcorder we've seen.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: (channelpro.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-SD90 review

Panasonic's mid-range digital camcorder sports some surprisingly high-end features, but how's the quality?

But, the biggest challenge for the SD90 comes not from its bigger brother, or even other camcorders at the same price, but the steady encroachment on its territory by DSLRs and SLD (single lens, direct view) stills cameras, whose raw quality is...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Gavin Stoker (techworld.com)

Panasonic SD90 review

Full HD video shooting and intuitive function selection at your fingertips thanks to the SD90's flip-out touch-screen LCD

In short, here is a device comparable with the semi-enthusiast Canon in terms of quality, yet boasting a smaller form factor more in common with an entry level camcorder.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: (channel5.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD90

The Panasonic HDC-SD90 measures 50.5mm x 63mm x 118.5mm (W/H/D) and weighs just 244g. The included battery offers great recording time. We got about 120 minutes on full HD setting. The camera records to SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, so expect to buy at least a...

The Panasonic HDC-SD90 is a brilliant little camera - packing in many of the features of its considerably pricier sibling, the HDC-SD90 is a great all round performer at a price that won’t break the bank. Panasonic HDC-SD90 is tagged with Panasonic...

Apr, 2011

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Recommended!

Expert review by: Jonathan Bray (pcpro.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-SD90

Panasonic's mid-range digital camcorder sports some surprisingly high-end features, but how's the quality?

A very good, compact camcorder with rock-steady image stabilisation and great low ligh358t performance

Feb, 2011

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Product Specifications

The HDC-SD90 is a new Flagship HD 3D Ready, 1MOS system camcorder featuring 28mm* Wide-Angle Lens, 40x Intelligent Zoom and HYBRID O.I.S. delivering expressive, blur-free wide-angle and zoom shots. It's perfect for anyone who wants to easily enjoy HD image quality, offering unparalleled features and design. Belying its small and compact size, this new model offers a multitude of technical features, including compatibility with the 3D conversion offering true-to-Life 3D recording to create a whole new world of motion images.