Panasonic HX-WA20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the resolution and portability. The usability and image quality also get good reviews, whereas there are some critical views about the features and build quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HX-WA20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

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Panasonic HX-WA20 review

 

Panasonic's HX-WA20 is a Full HD SDXC camcorder with a 1/2.33 single MOS sensor, 28mm wide angle (35mm equivalent) lens and a 3in display. Unlike the other Panasonic camcorders we've seen this year, the HX-WA20 has a pistol grip design and is intended...

Image quality isn't up there with the rest of Panasonic's camcorder range, but the HX-WA20 is a well-designed sports camera which is great for underwater footage

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Amazon review summary for the Panasonic HX-WA20

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Panasonic HX-WA20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk.

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50% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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OK Camcorder but some annoying design flaws

 

I bought this camera to film myself kayaking the English Channel and some training sessions on Lake Windermere. The reason I picked the WA20 is because it is advertised as a sport camera and it is waterproof to 3 metres. It did the job but there were...

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Panasonic HX-WA20 Upright HD Camcorder - Grey

 

very neat thing, i bought it as its marginally wet proof early days yet but good so far

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panasonic wa20

 

Can't see screen in sunlight and getting the angle right is difficult when shooting blind.Would like it to work when screen is folded in.Very good performer apart from previous crits.

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Great product

 

Wow what a great product. Low light level recording a bit grainy but outside shots stunning HD. Clever editing tool. Battery life not brilliant and almost impossible to get a second battery as product is so new. Very pleased so far. Best price on...

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Great product

 

Wow what a great product. Low light level recording a bit grainy but outside shots stunning HD. Clever editing tool.

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Highly anticipated, slightly Dissapointed.

 

I've been eagerly awaiting the release of the wa-20 for some months. I have to say firstly it's made of sturdy stuff, feeling pretty robust and comfortable to grip. Pretty quickly though I'm not impressed with the button lay out and how they function,...

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Highly anticipated, slightly Dissapointed.

 

I've been eagerly awaiting the release of the wa-20 for some months. I have to say firstly it's made of sturdy stuff, feeling pretty robust and comfortable to grip. Pretty quickly though I'm not impressed with the button lay out and how they function,...

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Panasonic HX-WA20

 

This is my fiirst camcorder and I am super happy with it! I did a lot of research to find a compact, rugged, weatherproof unit and I think I've got a winner. Very easy to use, great images, light weight and compact. Perfect

Not really a bad point but the control buttons are a bit small - but them so is the whole unit and that's why I bought it

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Product Specifications

Configuration

3 Chip Technic: No
Chip Type:CMOS
Image Stabiliser:Electronical Image Stabiliser
Sensor Size:1/2.33''

Connectivity

Digital Input: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface :SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Card
USB: Yes
USB Interface: Yes
WiFi Connectivity: No
Wireless Interface: No

General Features

3D: No
Format:Memory Card
Handheld Position:Vertical
Product Type:Pocket Camcorder
Resolution:Full HD

Lens

Longest Shutter Speed in s:1/30
Shortest Shutter Speed in s:1/10000

Recording

Face Detection Mode:Face Detection / No
HD Video Format:MPEG4
Recording Format:16:9 / 4:3
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