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Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS59

Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS59

20 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Zoom (13)
Portability (12)
Usability (10)
Value for money (8)
Battery (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the battery and value for money. The usability and portability also get good opinions, whereas comments are divided on the color.

zoom, portability, usability, value for money, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS59 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by: John Neely (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-GS59 Camcorder Review

The Panasonic PV-GS59 seems a promising camcorder at first glance. It hails from a good family - the much-loved Panasonic MiniDVs, with their fine manual control suite and excellent table manners. And it manages to distinguish itself from the PV-GS39,...

The PV-GS59's greatest strength is what makes all the Panasonic camcorder great: outstanding manual controls and handling. How then, can one choose among them? "Very carefully," we reply. The PV-GS39, PV-GS59, and PV-GS180 - all in a row in the product...

Nov, 2006

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Consumer review by: sleeplessn2006 (cnet.com)

Great little camera!!

I did my homework before buying two of these cameras. I didn't want to submit an opinion too soon. I bought two pv gs59's for both sons last Christmas. It's almost Christmas 07. Considering a TEENAGER has been using this for a year, I think it has...

Very easy to use. Very compact

None to date

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS59

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS59 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

zoom, portability, usability, battery, resolution

value for money

29% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: fmitchelltx (epinions.com)

Great camcorder for the price

I just got this camera and am very impressed with the features found on this low cost camcorder. A firewire cable is nessecary to transfer from the camera to the computer. It has a USB port as well but I have really found no use for this as of yet. ...

Great value for a budget price. Very easy to learn and navigate

Owners manual long and not very informative

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review by: Thomas Paul Konard (amazon.com)

decent camera/bad buying experience

I'm not sure about Amazon's site. This is my third attempt at a review. It keeps disappearing as I type. The camera is decent for something I did not order. It was shipped as a substitute the day BEFORE it was supposed to arrive with the seller not...

Feb, 2008

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Consumer review by: Jose Francisco Losada Guezlan (amazon.com)

great product and excellent seller!

i'm totally satisfied with this camcorder. it fill every expectatives i could have about it. i don't agree with the complaints about the bad sound and bad video in low light. in fact, i'm amazed about the way it can film in very low light (more than i...

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: Carolyn A. Lehman (amazon.com)

VERY DISPLEASED

The zoom is a great feature but doesn't make up for the HORRIBLE Audio and HORRIBLE video in low light. When I contacted Panasonic, basically the bottom line was too bad.

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: buckeyemark (pricegrabber.com)

Panasonic PV-GS59 Great Starter Camcorder for Teens

I bought this for my 14-year old son as his first camcorder and he loves it. It is very lightweight and small, but seems to be somewhat durable. My son quickly learned learned how to use it. The control placement and joystick make it easy to use with...

Excellent value - lightweight and easy to use - lots of features including 30x zoom and nice 2.7" widescreen LCD

None found so far

Feb, 2007

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Consumer review by: S. Kuns (amazon.com)

Horrible video quality

This camera has all of the options that you would want in a mini-dv camcorder - 32x zoom, camera light, light weight, compact, very user friendly, good battery life, and great ease of use. However, all of these extras do not matter because the...

Jan, 2007

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Consumer review by: buckeyemark (pricegrabber.com)