Panasonic HDC-SD40

130 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (72)
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price (29)
image quality (25)
size (18)

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memory (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 130 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD40. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative opinions about the memory, and there are some mixed comments about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD40

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the zoom and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability also get good reviews.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD40

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the battery and durability. The size and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical views about the memory.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic HDC 40 review

Like their cheap competitors from Sony and Canon, Panasonic's budget-priced HDR-SD40, TM40 and TM41 are only nominally high-definition; where HD requires a minimum of 2.07-megapixel resolution, these and their ilk use lower-resolution sensors and...

They're compact and have manual controls, a zoom lens, and a video light, which is nice for the price of the Panasonic HDC-SD40, TM40 and TM41 .

When it comes to video quality, you're getting what you pay for.

Panasonic's HDC-TM40, TM41 and SD40 are some of the cheapest camcorders you can buy with a zoom lens and manual controls. If you care about video quality, spend a little more money on another model; if you don't, buy the cheapest one of these you can...

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD40

Panasonic's HDC-SD40 packs a wealth of features into a tiny chassis, for a reasonable price.

Comprehensive manual settings, Optical image stabilisation, Built-in LED video light

CMOS doesn't have Full HD resolution, Optical zoom smaller than some competitors, No built-in memory

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Great entry level or family pictures camcorder

Has most of the bells and whistles - decent optical zoom (17x); screen can flip 180; takes snapshots;has an HDMI, mini USB port and AV Multi port; Dolby Sound; fits in palm of hand; picture is not HD quality but I don't think it's bad (analog TV...

Has most of the bells and whistles - decent optical zoom (17x); screen can flip 180; takes snapshots;has an HDMI, mini USB port and AV Multi port;

Average "family snapshot" quality picture

May, 2016

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Is good video quality, true colors, good lux/3.7

Is good video quality, true colors, good lux/3.7, very good night shot with IR and the price is low for this camera!

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Good quality video and pics

Very easy to strat up, good quality video with excellent still pictures. cant say about a long video and editing in computer yet, but so far very happy with the HD quality for this price.

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Good value for money

The video camcorder appears to function fine at the moment

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Nice little camera

I just want to say the camera is perfect in terms of size, design and simple operating system. I've yet to do full recording but have gone through it and I love it. I would recommend anyone buying this camera is good.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Great quality recordings.

Despite being very light & having a plastic case, the video quality is superb. For the price, it's fantastic quality, easy to operate & has advanced features if you want them. A great purchase.

Jul, 2012

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