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Panasonic PVGS31 Digital Camcorder

Panasonic PVGS31 Digital Camcorder
Panasonic PVGS31 Digital CamcorderPanasonic PVGS31 Digital CamcorderPanasonic PVGS31 Digital Camcorder
alaScore 70

80 reviews

Apr, 2024

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 79 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 64/100. The average review date is Jul 2, 2006. We have compared these reviews to 346407 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 70/100 = Good. Last update: Apr 26, 2024.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic PVGS31 Digital Camcorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 user reviews of Panasonic PVGS31 Digital Camcorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the durability and zoom are on the whole positive. The price and usability are also appreciated. Views are divided on the image quality, while the reliability and design get critical reviews.

portability, usability, price, zoom, durability

design, reliability

70% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Panasonic PV GS31

 

Panasonic PV-GS31 MiniDV Camcorder w/26x Optical Zoom.

Among the other innovative features included on these models is the easy to use one-touch navigation. A convenient thumb wheel lets the user quickly access major functions such as JPEG playback, memory card recording and tape recording while a new...

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

DO NOT GET THIS

 

size.

everything

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Overall a good buy

 

Good battery life, good sound

Low-light is terrible

Jun, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Panasonic PV-GS31 a good buy

 

I bought this camera with the money I received from my family for Christmas. I had about $500 dollars to spend, but after researching camcorders I realized I did not need to spend that much for what my needs where. This camera fits me perfectly. I only...

Great zoom, light weight, great value

Poor digital pictures

Jan, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Good Camera for the money

 

Light ,easy to use, still shot feature

Not good in low light

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Grainy & Pixelated

 

Light-weight, easy to use, compact, simple setup, fast charge on the battery.

Poor quality in low light, unacceptable pixelation & grainy film in good light.

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Panasonic PV-GS31 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Grainy & Pixelated

 

I bought this camera for $250 on Black Friday. It was replacing an old Sony 8mm. After much research it seemed that Mini DV was the way to go. Any reviews you have read about poor quality film in low-light are NO exaggeration. The pixelation and ...

Light-weight, easy to use, compact, simple setup, fast charge on the battery

Poor quality in low light, unacceptable pixelation & grainy film in good light

Dec, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best camera for your money!

 

Video quality, Price, size, ZOOM, controls

Wish the camera came with software, sd card and one DV tape! IMAGE STABILIZER

Nov, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best camera for your money!

 

I researched high and low for the best bang for your buck digital camcorder. This is one of two or three cameras that can't be beat for the price. I paid $259 after my rebate, that's including shipping! I almost bought the Panasonic GS19 but I wanted ...

Video quality, Price, size, ZOOM, controls

Wish the camera came with software, sd card and one DV tape! IMAGE STABILIZER

Nov, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very Good Basic Camcorder

 

This is a very good basic camcorder. Yes, the low-light capability isn't all that good, but most cameras in this price range don't do it well either. My main purpose for this camera was to shoot nice video and then import it into my computer for...

Excellent picture, easy controls, nice ergonomics

Low-light capabilities

Sep, 2005
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