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Panasonic HDC-SD80

alaTest has collected and analyzed 203 reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD80. 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. Reviewers really like the zoom and size. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably. The memory and battery get less positive opinions, while opinions are divided on the viewfinder.

usability, portability, image quality, size, zoom

battery, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-SD80 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD80

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD80 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the zoom and price are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback, but many are less positive about the viewfinder.

usability, portability, image quality, price, zoom

viewfinder

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2019

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-SD80

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-SD80 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the battery and zoom. The image quality and portability also get good reviews. Reviews are divided on the durability, and many are less positive about the size.

usability, portability, image quality, zoom, battery

size

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

Apr, 2019

Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic SD80 review: Panasonic SD80

 

Panasonic SD80

The ; camcorders provide manual controls in a functional, if somewhat boring, design.

The sub-HD resolution sensor produces merely satisfactory video.

A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls, unusual for their price class, and well designed touch-screen interface but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the...

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD80 HD Camcorder Review

 

The Panasonic SD80, as well as the TM80 and HS80, are really tweener devices. They have advanced features only found on the high-end Panasonic models just last year and a handful of manual controls, yet they lack the options that I think make for a...

Apr, 2011
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD80

 

A budget model that still offers some user controls.

Decent low-light performance, Touch-screen LCD, Manual features

Relatively expensive for a budget model, No accessory shoe, No mic input

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic HDC-SD80

 

Panasonic's SD card-based HD camcorder has exceptional zoom quality and a blinding front LED light.

A good range of automatic features ; Compact and lightweight ; Good video quality

Intelligent auto lighting can be blinding ; Stills are predictably not a strong point ; Battery jutting out makes hitting the record button a little tough

Sitting price-wise, as it does, at the intersection of more fully featured prosumer models and the really cheap entry-level camcorder range, the SD80 offers a fair balance of quality and features that should enable amateur videographers to improve...

Aug, 2011
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Panasonic HDC-SD80EB-K review

 

The first of Panasonic's new camcorders, the SD card-based HDC-SD90, gained a five-star rating thanks to its great image quality. The HDC-SD80 is the next model down. It's even smaller, being almost as tiny as an airline-sized ginger ale, also records...

Panasonic's SD80 has far worse video quality than the SD90, so it's definitely not worth the £50 saving.

Mar, 2011
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Panasonic HDC-SD80

 

With the latest camera phones capable of shooting 1080p video, manufacturers of camcorders are having to try harder than ever to sell their products. The Panasonic HDC-SD80 sits at the affordable end of the market, offering loads of features at a price...

Overall, we like the Panasonic HDC-SD80. Although there are more affordable options on the market, it's a very capable device, and the decent touchscreen, big zoom and ability to shoot Full HD video make it an attractive option. Panasonic HDC-SD80 is...

Jun, 2011
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Expert review by : Cybershack (cybershack.com)

Review: Panasonic HDC-SD80 Camcorder

 

Panasonic has been hitting the market with more camcorders than you can poke a fluffy microphone at. And as if to prove the point, enter the HDC-SD80, which the company released earlier this year, and might be one of those camcorders that will make...

light, easy to use, great features

May, 2011
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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

Panasonic HDC-SD80

 

The first of Panasonic's new camcorders, the SD card-based HDC-SD90, gained a five-star rating thanks to its great image quality. The HDC-SD80 is the next model down. It's even smaller, being almost as tiny as an airline-sized ginger ale, also records...

The spring-loaded lens cover is another cost-cutting exercise. Unusually, it flicks down automatic

Our biggest worry when looking at the specs was the sensor size. Instead of the SD90's 1/4.1in sen

Sep, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC SD80

 

Easy to use good quality images

Aug, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Panasonic HDC SD80

 

The camera is amazing, best money I have spent. Quality is fantastic and it's very easy to use.

Only thing I can pick at is that the battery only lasts around 2 hours when being used, But this is to be expected as is recording in such high quality so I am just nit picking.

Aug, 2012
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Product Specifications

The model covers a wide range of shooting situations from close distances to faraway subjects. Using Intelligent Zoom that employs super-high resolution technology and the Crystal Engine PRO, it offers ultra-telephoto Intelligent Zoom shooting to exceed the magnification range of the optical zoom, up to a high-powered 42x zoom. It also features a 33.7mm* wide-angle lens. to realize shooting at a close distance from the subject while fitting both the subject and the surrounding area into the frame.

Audio

Audio formats supported:AAC
Audio system:Dolby Digital / Stereo
Built-in Microphone: Yes
Built-in speaker(s):Y
Built-in speakers: Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity:1790
Battery performance:1790
Battery Technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltage:3.6
Charging source:AC

Camera

3D:N
3D compatibility: No
Back light compensation: Yes
Back Light Compensation (BLC):Y
Camcorder Type:Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination:1 / 7
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages:CZE, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, POL, SWE, TUR / ENG, ESP
Supported aspect ratios:3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Design

Color of product:Black / Brown / Red / Silver
LED Indicators: Yes
Product color:Black / Brown / Red / Silver

Display

Built-in display: Yes
Display:LCD
Display Diagonal:2.7
Display resolution (numeric):230400
Touch screen: Yes
Touchscreen:Y

Flash

Built-in flash: Yes

Focusing

Face detection: Yes
Focus adjustment:Auto/Manual

Image Sensor

Effective megapixels (image):1.1
Effective megapixels (movie):1.3
Optical sensor size:1 / 5.8
Sensor Type:MOS
Total megapixels:1.5

Lens System

35 mm camera lens equivalent:1.33 - 48.8
Digital Zoom:2000 / 90
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):1.33 - 48.8
Focal length range (f-f):0.0937 - 3.19
Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image stabilizer type:Optical
Interchangeable Lens: No
Maximum aperture number:4
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv):48.8
Minimum aperture number:1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv):1.33
Optical Zoom:34

Other Features

Aperture range (F-F):1.8 - 4
Audio Output:1
Auto exposure: Yes
Auto focus: Yes
Interface:USB 2.0
Lens focal range:1.8 - 4.0 / F1.8 - 4.0
Lens system:Panasonic
Manual exposure: Yes
Manual focus: Yes
Night mode: Yes
Photo mode: Yes
Power consumption (typical):4.4 / 7.7
Power Requirements:AC/DC, 3.6 - 5.0 V
Video out:1
Windows operating systems supported: Yes

Packaging Content

AC adapter bundled: Yes
AC adapter included:Y
Batteries included: Yes
Bundled software:HD Writer AE 3.0
Cables included:AC, USB / AV, USB
Stylus pen: Yes

Ports & interfaces

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out:1 / 2
DC-in jack: Yes
HDMI: Yes
S-Video in: No
S-Video out: No
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/25 - 1/8000 / 1/30-1/8000
Shutter speed (photo):1/25
Shutter speed (video):1/8000

Still Image

Image formats supported:JPG
Maximum image resolution:1920 x 1080 / 2304 x 1296
Still image resolution(s):1856 x 1392 / 640 x 480,1856 x 1392,1920 x 1080,2064 x 1376,2304 x 1296 / 640 x 480,1856 x 1392,1920 x 1080,2304 x 1296

Storage

Camcorder media type:Memory Card
Camcorder tape type: No
Compatible memory cards:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Disc types supported: No
Memory slots:1

Video

Bitrate at maximum video resolution:17
HD type:Full HD
Maximum video resolution:1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:1080i
Video compression format:H.264, MPEG4
Video formats supported:H.264,MPEG4
Video Resolutions:960 x 540,1920 x 1080

Viewfinder

Camera viewfinder: No
Viewfinder type:Not available

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:4.29
Height:2.32
Weight:6.77
Width:2.02 / 2.03

White Balance

Indoor white balance: Yes
Outdoor white balance: Yes
White Balance:auto, Cloudy, daylight, manual / Auto, Cloudy, Sunny / Auto, Manual, Sunny