Panasonic HDC-HS100

69 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 69 reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS100. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and size are on the whole positive. The portability and image quality also get good comments, but the price and design get critical comments. Comments are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-HS100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-HS100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS100 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and portability. The durability and price are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the size.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-HS100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the durability and portability. The size and image quality also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the battery and price.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 review: Panasonic HDC-HS100

Panasonic HDC-HS100

Full set of manual controls; EVF.

Middling video quality; some annoying design quirks.

Though it has a nice feature set for the price, the Panasonic HDC-HS100 doesn't deliver the quality of video you expect from an HD camcorder in its price segment.

Apr, 2009

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Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD Camcorder

This Panasonic high-def camcorder offers great usability and control, but its image quality is merely decent.

Best-in-class handling and manual control

Flawed low-light performance ; Oversaturated color

On the software side, Panasonic bundles HD Writer 2.6E, a limited but functional Windows-only editing application. Mac users can edit the HS100's AVCHD video with iMovie '08. On either platform you'll want to use a computer built around a 2-GHz Intel...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (pcworld.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

In our roundup of high-definition camcorders for our December 2008 print issue, we called the Panasonic HDC-HS9 a disappointment, mainly because of its lackluster image quality. I'm glad to say that the newer Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD camcorder is a...

Best-in-class handling and manual control

Flawed low-light performance ; Oversaturated color

Offers great usability and control, but its image quality is merely decent.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : David Kender (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 Camcorder Review - Panasonic Hybrid Camcorders

The Panasonic HDC-HS100, though it was announced only a few weeks ago, is an anticipated camcorder. Many years ago, Panasonic ruled the roost for power users and budget videographers. The Panasonic PV-GS400 was the king of them all, so loaded with...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (washingtonpost.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

The Panasonic HDC-HS100 is a fairly compact camcorder that still satisfies the demands of a video enthusiast. While the storage capacity (a 60GB internal hard drive) remains unchanged since the HDC-SD9, most of the internal features have been updated...

While the HDC-HS9 was designed for consumers looking for a compact, easy-to-use camcorder, the HS100 is built for semi-pros and people who want true control over their footage. The camera doesn't have the video quality of new models from Canon, Sony,...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : David Kender (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (goodgearguide.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 camcorder

The Panasonic HDC-HS100 camcorder is a better camera than it's predecessor the Panasonic HDC-HS9, with improved image quality and greater usability. H...

Compact size, lots of manual controls, optical image stabiliser

Unwieldy joystick interface, sub-par image quality, too expensive for what it offers

If the images from Panasonic's HDC-HS100 equalled its great handling and usability, this model would be a clear winner. The HS100 provides the best controls we've seen in a small HD camcorder, but the images lag behind those of AVCHD camcorders such as...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HDC-HS100

James takes a closer look at Panasonic's hard disk-based HDC-HS100 camcorder.

In pure technical terms, the HDC-SD100 is more of an achievement than the HDC-HS100, considering how much it packs into such a small chassis. But the HS100’s 60GB hard disk is likely to have wider appeal, considering it only comes at a £50 price...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

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Panasonic HDC-HS100

Full set of manual controls; EVF.

Middling video quality; some annoying design quirks.

Though it has a nice feature set for the price, the Panasonic HDC-HS100 doesn't deliver the quality of video you expect from an HD camcorder in its price segment.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Jim Feeley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-HS100 HD review

However, the £799 Panasonic HDC-HS100 has only narrowed, not closed, the image-quality gap between its own video and that of the top HD camcorders in its class. If you disregard image quality, the HS100 is a clear winner - but it's hard to ignore a...

If the images from Panasonic's HDC-HS100 equaled the camcorder's great handling and usability, this model would be a clear winner. The HS100 provides the best controls we've seen in a small HD camcorder, but the images lag behind those of AVCHD...

Nov, 2008

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