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Panasonic HDC-TM40

Panasonic HDC-TM40

12 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Panasonic HDC-TM40. 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 are impressed by the battery and portability. The zoom and size are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical views about the usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HDC-TM40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HDC-TM40

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Panasonic HDC-TM40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM40

Lots of manual controls, but a frustrating user interface on this budget HD camcorder

Good amount of manual controls; Excellent stabilization and battery life

Disappointing motion and sharpness results; Manual controls are very difficult to adjust and set

In a time when few people are willing to shell out tons of money for a camcorder, we’re happy to see Panasonic launch the HDC-TM40 with a wallet-friendly price tag of $399. Since the release of the TM40, however, plenty of better camcorders have...

Dec, 2011

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

Panasonic HDC-TM40 Review

For what it is and at such a low price point, the Panasonic HDC-TM40 is a great little camera. Though it's short on features (namely Intelligent Zoom, a touchscreen, and a mic jack), it shoots good quality video and has a very comfortable, compact, and...

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Panasonic HDC-TM40K Digital Camcorder

The Panasonic HDC-TM40K is a good performer, even if it doesn't reach the top of the class thanks to a few usability quirks. We appreciated its good video quality and excellent image stabilization to clear up any hard tremor, and it’s compact and...

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Expert review by : Mark Holder (videomaker.com)