Panasonic NV-GS17

190 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (40)
Image quality (23)
Portability (20)
Usability (17)
Resolution (6)

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Features (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 190 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the resolution and usability. The portability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the features.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic NV-GS17 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic NV-GS17

alaTest has collected and analysed 16 user reviews of the Panasonic NV-GS17 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.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: angela1985 (dooyoo.co.uk)

Sony Handycam DCR-PC109: Nightmare!

My parents bought my husband and I this camcorder for Christmas 2007 as we were expecting a baby and we thought it would be lovely to be able to record him. It cost just over £200 and came well wrapped in bubble wrap and a box. The camera is designed...

Small

Wrong instructions, nightmare to transfer data over

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: gnipping (dooyoo.co.uk)

Canon XL2: Go PRO for less

The Canon XL2 is the pro-sumer miniDV camcorder that is most often spotted on the sets of low budget and independent films. Not because it is a cheap option, but because for a fraction of the cost of a professional rig, you can deliver the same...

Interchageable lens system, 2xXLR inputs built in, adjustable viewfinder position

Not good for low light performance, bulky when compared to consumer units, not HD

May, 2007

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Consumer review by: (dooyoo.co.uk)

Panasonic NV-GS17

For a Sony product .. well this has to be the pits..

Small

Wrong instructions, nightmare to transfer data over

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: Mrs. Ly Eckley (amazon.co.uk)

GREAT LITTLE CAMCORDER

very impressed with the picture & sound quality of this entry level camcorder from panasonic.Not always brilliant indoors,but just use your common sense and make sure there is as much light as possible.Also quite impressed with the standard battery...

Aug, 2006

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Consumer review by: Mrs. Ly Eckley (amazon.co.uk)

GREAT LITTLE CAMCORDER

Aug, 2006

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Consumer review by: The Turtle Moves (amazon.co.uk)

Such a shame

I agree that this little camera is great. it's so easy to use, nice and small to carry about with you and the picture quality is all you could want it to be. But I can't understand why Panasonic don't supply any software with this little gem. Frankly...

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: The Turtle Moves (amazon.co.uk)

Such a shame

I agree that this little camera is great. it's so easy to use, nice and small to carry about with you and the picture quality is all you could want it to be.

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review by: esjaybe (amazon.co.uk)

Panasonic NV-GS17B MiniDV Digital Camcorder

This is a great little camcorder. Although almost the bottom of the panasonic mini-dv range it appears to have all the important features of its more expensive stablemates without the frills. (no memory card slot or usb cables/software supplied, mono...

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review by: Mr. Stephen Bamford (amazon.co.uk)