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Panasonic HDC-TM10

We have collected and analyzed 6 expert reviews and 71 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 81/100. The average review date is Feb 7, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 369525 reviews from other Camcorders. The alaScore™ for this product is 83/100 = Very good. Last update: Dec 10, 2018.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-TM10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback, but there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Panasonic HDC-TM10 High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder With 8GB Internal Memory, SD Card Slot & 16x Optical Zoom - Silver • Panasonic HDC-TM10 High Definition Flash Memory Camcorder With 8GB Internal Memory, SD Card Slot & 16x Optical Zoom - Silver

Dec, 2018

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-TM10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality and zoom. The portability and price are also appreciated. The durability and battery get negative opinions.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Panasonic HDC-TM10K Hard Drive Full HD Camcorder (Black) • Panasonic HDC-TM10K Hard Drive Full HD Camcorder (Black)

Dec, 2018

Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10 Camcorder Review

 

The HDC-TM10 ($599 MSRP), along with the HDC-SD10, represent the newest additions to Panasonic's consumer HD camcorder line. The camcorders are essentially more compact, repackaged versions of Panasonic's previous mid-range HD camcorders (the HDC-TM20,...

The Panasonic HDC-TM10 is a decent camcorder for what you pay for, but there are better mid-range models out there. Its sub-$600 price tag is attractive, as is the camcorder's wide range of features and manual controls. It also performed decently in...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

Essentially a more compact, repackaged version of Panasonic's previous mid-range model

Low noise; Smooth motion

Awful low light performance; Poor sharpness

The Panasonic HDC-TM10 is a decent camcorder for what you pay for, but there are better mid-range models out there. Its sub-$600 price tag is attractive, as is the camcorder’s wide range of features and manual controls. It also performed decently in...

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Stuff.tv (stuff.tv)

Panasonic HDC-TM10 review

 

It wasn't long ago that hi-def camcorders were bazooka-sized beasts, but the HDC-TM10 – the world's lightest Full HD camcorder – shows just how far they've come. It's a lot like Panasonic's own HD-SD10, but rather than relying on SD/SDHC cards it packs...

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Dean Evans (techradar.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10 review

 

Meet the world's lightest Full HD AVCHD camcorder

It weighs next to nothing ; Dual storage ; Intelligent Auto is great

Slightly fragile feel

Compact, powerful and versatile, the Panasonic HDC-TM10 looks as good in your hand as it does on the spec-sheet. And considering the price tag, it's a no-brainer buy for anyone who's looking for an easy-to-use camcorder that can record full HD video

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : SimplyDV (simplydv.co.uk)

Expert Review

 

Without seeking to labour the point, but it’s important to consider the HDC-TM10, and its sister product the HDC-SD10, in the context of the user for whom it’s intended. With that in mind, it’s surprisingly small and lightweight yet it hides a huge...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : electricpig.co.uk (electricpig.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-TM10 review

 

As cute as it is clever, this kind of power and performance has no right coming in a package so small

Tiny dimensions, unfussy dual-format system, excellent results

Annoying file format, hard-to-press buttons

Aug, 2009
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

Compact, light, quality build. Also takes excellent still photos.

Touch screen control a little fiddly but workable.

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

Quick to start up,once i sorted out how to record to the SD card all was fine.

Battery life was a bit dissapointing, will need to buy a spare. Not had much of a play with the software but it doesn't look the best or easiest to use

Apr, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

Lightweight, compact, easy to use. Great picture quality for so little money.

None.

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM10

 

Small, compact and light with easy to use touch screen. Image quality is great and image stabilisation works very well too. Easily fits in my jacket pocket and is quickly up and running ready to take pictures or video. Fantastic optical zoom up to 16x...

The Editing Software that comes with it is rubbish, hardly any features to it whatsoever, can't even add music to the video. So be prepared to purchase a decent HD editor, which there aren't many. If you have selected to record to the sd card it will...

Mar, 2010
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Product Specifications

The HDC-TM10 is the light weight camcorder and offers fatigue-free use even for long shooting sessions. Its compact size lets it fit into the palm of the hand, for anywhere, anytime recording of high-quality, 1920 x 1080 Full-HD images. This compact camcorder can be easily slipped into a handbag or a pocket, ready to capture video images with snapshot ease. The high-powered 16x optical zoom clearly captures even distant subjects, while the advanced O.I.S. minimizes blurring. This stabilization function is essential for preserving Full-HD image quality when zooming, where hand-shake increases proportionally to the level of magnification. Advanced O.I.S., which detects and corrects for hand-shake around 4,000 times per second, combines with the 16x optical zoom to produce clear, stable zoom shots. And because the function is optical, there's minimal loss of image quality. Panasonic's advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. The Active mode also extends the hand-shake correction range to allow shooting while walking or otherwise moving. Its powerful corrective effect reduces the kind of hand-shake that often occurs when shooting on the move, to ensure crisp, clear images. The HDC-TM10 features the iA (Intelligent Auto) function, which automatically activates several convenient shooting functions. These include the AF/AE tracking, which automatically tracks a moving subject for consistently beautiful results. Once you touch a selected subject on the touch-screen and lock onto the subject, AF/AE tracking maintains the focus and exposure even if the subject moves or turns to one side. This records the subject with the optimal AF/AE (auto focus/auto exposure) settings.

Audio

Audio system:Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone: Yes
Built-in speaker(s):Y
Built-in speakers: Yes

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Stereo
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Battery Technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Camcorder Features

High Definition Video Support:1080i
Low Lux / Night Mode: Yes
Widescreen Video Capture: Yes

Camera

Minimum illumination:1
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes

Camera Flash

Type:Built-in flash

Design

Color of product:Black, Silver

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:4.5in
Height:2.5in
Weight:8oz
Width:1.9in

Display

Display:LCD
Display Diagonal:2.7

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.9cm
Display Form Factor:Rotating
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Flash

Built-in flash: Yes

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Integrated
Storage Capacity:8GB

Header

Manufacturer:Panasonic
Model:HDC-TM10K/HDC-TM10S
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Panasonic

Image Sensor

Effective megapixels (movie):1.17
Optical sensor size:1 / 6
Sensor Type:MOS
Total megapixels:1.47

Lens System

35 mm camera lens equivalent:1.74 - 27.8
Digital Zoom:1000
Filter size:1.2
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):1.74 - 27.8
Focal length range (f-f):0.116 - 1.86
Image Stabilizer: Yes
Lens Aperture:F/1.8-2.8
Max Focal Length:47.2mm
Min Focal Length:2.95mm
Optical Zoom:16
Optical Zoom:16
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Silver

Optical Sensor

Camcorder Effective Still Resolution:1.17Megapixel
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution:1.17Mpix
Camcorder Sensor Resolution:1.47Mpix
Optical Sensor Size:1/6"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):4.2 mm ( 1/6 ) / 4.2 mm ( 1/6" )
Optical Sensor Type:CMOS
Sensor Qty:1CMOS

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)

Other Features

Audio Output:1
Auto focus: Yes
Interface:USB 2.0
Lens focal range:F1.8 - 2.8
Lens system:Panasonic
Manual focus: Yes
Night mode: Yes
Photo mode: Yes
Power consumption (typical):5.6
Power Requirements:AC/DC, 7.2 - 9.3 V
Video out:1

Packaging Content

Bundled software:HD Writer AE 1.5

Ports & interfaces

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out:1
DC-in jack: Yes
HDMI: Yes
PictBridge: Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/24 - 1/8000
Shutter speed (photo):1/24
Shutter speed (video):1/8000

Still Image

Image formats supported:JPG
Still image resolution(s):1920 x 1080

Storage

Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC
Flash memory:8

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video

Maximum video resolution:1920 x 1080

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVCHD / MPEG-4
Digital Zoom:1000
Media Type:Flash card
Shooting Modes:Digital photo mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Camcorder

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:4.49
Height:2.48
Weight:8.01
Width:1.87

White Balance

Indoor white balance: Yes
White Balance:Auto, Cloudy, Daylight