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57 reviews
Jan, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS80. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the zoom and price. The image quality and portability also get good reviews. There are some less positive comments about the battery and size. Views are divided on the reliability.
usability, portability, image quality, price, zoom
size, battery
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-HS80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.
See all Panasonic CamcordersConsumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-HS80 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the battery and zoom. The portability and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the price.
usability, size, portability, zoom, battery
80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Gavin Owen (cnet.com.au)
The HS80 lacks the sleekness of its competitors and the video quality, while satisfactory, fails to break any new ground.
Comfortable to hold ; Warm, realistic colours ; Effective image stabilisation
Poor low-light performance ; Frustrating interface and menus
The design of the HDC-HS80 camera is unappealing, as it lacks the modern sleekness of its competitors, and the video quality, while satisfactory, doesn't live up to other cameras within its range. The external LED light and image stabiliser are saving...
Expert review by (channel5.com)
The Panasonic HDC-HS80 measures just 60mm x 64mm x 109mm (W/H/D) and weighs a minute 265g. The camera records full 1080p video at an impressive 50 frames per second. Featuring a 120GB hard drive, the HDC-HS80 allows you to record up to 20 hours of...
If you are looking to upgrade your old camcorder, you won’t find much better at this price range. The HDC-HS80 is small and has more features than you can shake a stick at. The lack of advanced manual controls may put some off, but for 90% of home...
Consumer review (rakuten.com)
These are my impressions:1. Very compact and almost fits into the palm of my hand.2. It's amazing how close it zooms in and how little hand-shake there is. Of course, at maximum zoom it get more difficult to control the shake.3. The audio recording is...
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
It is a very compact camera, easy to put even in a handbag. Image quality is very good. I managed to drop it soon after going on holiday, but thankfully seems robust enough to take the knock. All in all, I'm very pleased with it after three weeks of...
I have a relatively big hand and its small size can be awkward. The strap has limited adjustment. Wind noise can be an issue, but probably no more than any other camera.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
1. Crystal clear video quality. (tested on normal and HD TV) 2. 120 GB hard disk (enough to store total of 19 + hours of Video) 3. Very light weight (you don't feel pain in hand despite holding steadily for 20-30 minutes as well). 4. Most affordable...
1. Battery hardly long for 1.5 hours in one go, 2. Need to spend additional amount (£5 to £15) for HDMI cable, 3. Still pictures (photos) not upto mark (note: But video's are Awesome),
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Just an overall brilliant product.
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Love it all very good.
just as with all cameras more batery life would be useful
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
only had the camcorder a short while so have not really used it but what I have done has been easy. picture quality is very good.
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)
It is a very compact camera, easy to put even in a handbag. Image quality is very good. I managed to drop it soon after going on holiday, but thankfully seems robust enough to take the knock. All in all, I'm very pleased with it after three weeks of...
I have a relatively big hand and its small size can be awkward. The strap has limited adjustment. Wind noise can be an issue, but probably no more than any other camera
Consumer review (reevoo.com)
Just an overall brilliant product
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