Panasonic HDC-TM900

194 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (40)
Image quality (37)
Value for money (11)
Zoom (6)
Design (5)

Negative
Battery (7)
Features (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 194 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and zoom. The value for money and image quality are also mentioned favorably. The memory and color get mixed opinions. The features and battery get negative opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-TM900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM900

Panasonic has a history of producing solid prosumer camcorders that deliver excellent video quality and performance, but have unexciting, functional designs. That tradition continues with the latest crop of models. Updates to last year's 700 series,...

Generally excellent video quality and a straightforward, if somewhat unglamorous, interface highlight the Panasonic HDC-HS900 , TM900 , and SD800 's capabilities.

Wonky white balance and lack of a built-in neutral density filter are the two biggest drawbacks of an otherwise very good series of prosumer camcorders.

Panasonic's trio of prosumer camcorders, the hard-disk-based HDC-HS900 and flash-based TM900 and SD800, deliver generally excellent video quality and provide the full set of manual controls and features advanced users want. But you have to be willing...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: (etechreviews.net)

Panasonic HDC-TM900 – A Pretty Intimidating Camcorder

Panasonic HDC-TM900 is a successor to lauded HDC-TM700 and offers same fantastic video performance like its predecessor, especially with its widely praised 1080/60p mode. Its straightforward, unglamorous interface and generally impressive video quality...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: (consumersearch.com)

3D-capable camcorder

If you don't want to spend more for the top-rated Canon Vixia HF G10 (*Est. $1,400), experts say the Panasonic HDC-TM900 is a fine alternative. The Panasonic can't quite match the Canon's stunning sensitivity in dim light, but the Panasonic does one...

Outstanding 60p HD video, 3D capable (with optional lens), full manual controls

White balance problems in one test, some owners complain of fan noise in recordings

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM900

Great performance, but if you don't want 3D, little to recommend it over the TM700

Excellent color and noise results; Great motion and sharpness in 60p; Plenty of manual and auto controls

60i performance falls off a bit

The HDC-TM900 (MSRP $1099) is a great camcorder, that much is clear. It captured excellent video in a variety of record modes, and its performance recording 1080/60p HD video was as good as it gets. It has a ton of controls, a solid body design, and...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM900 Camcorder Review

The Panasonic HDC-TM900 is the successor to the lauded HDC-TM700, our pick for Camcorder of the Year in 2010. The TM900 offers the same fantastic video performance as its predecessor, particularly with its widely-praised 1080/60p mode, but Panasonic...

Mar, 2011

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Panasonic HDC-TM900K

The Panasonic HDC-TM900K is an HDV camcorder that brings some of the highest quality video equipment to everyone. You don't have to be a professional cameraman to get the best out of this product. The built-in memory may be a little lacking, but the...

It has a 700x digital zoom, which is the highest of any of the HDV camcorders we looked at

It only has 32GB of built-in memory, but it can use a variety of SD cards for those who need extra memory

This HD camcorder combines an impressive zoom, touchscreen functionality and a low LUX light rating to create a high-end device.

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Consumer review by: joerolcor (cnet.com)

"Superb picture quality and great image stabilization"

Just a quick note: I had the previous version of this camcorder. It was the TM700. It was a great camcorder. I ran into an issue with the optical stabilization not working properly with the zoom. I was within the warranty period and Panasonic did a...

The quality of the build of this video camera is very very nice. Looks & feels good in your hands. It has Amazing HD Picture quality, Easy to use, Outstanding Image stabilization. The HD video is amazingly sharp and crisp. Bright vivid colors are exce

Simplistic archaic menu compared to their competitors.. BUT very very functional.. so some people may think as this as a CON, but I think it is fine.

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic HDC-TM900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of the Panasonic HDC-TM900 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, image quality, value for money, zoom, portability

75% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: mstephe51 (amazon.com)

Love this camera

I bought this camera primarily to film my sons football games. Last year I used an older Panasonic but not being high resolution I was not very happy with the results. This baby is great. We share videos with other teams in the league and I am...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Zhirafovod (amazon.com)

DO NOT BUY IT!

my 900 series camcorder failed in less than 9 months of VERY LIGHT usage (we have filmed probably less than 100 episodes). That is not counting few times the camera corrupted its storage and I had to Re-format the SD drive. (thanks I had a copy of...

Aug, 2012

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