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Panasonic HM-TA1

Panasonic HM-TA1
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alaScore 90

375 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 375 reviews of Panasonic HM-TA1. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the size and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative reviews about the reliability and durability. There are some mixed opinions about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HM-TA1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HM-TA1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 user reviews of Panasonic HM-TA1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good reviews. Views are divided on the zoom, and some have doubts about the reliability and durability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HM-TA1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Panasonic HM-TA1 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. Views about the image quality and size are generally positive. The price and portability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the battery and reliability.

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joe Osborne (pcmag.com)

Panasonic HM-TA1

 

The HM-TA1 by Panasonic is an ultra-thin, ultra-portable HD camcorder with a 5.3 megapixel MOS sensor, 4x digital zoom and Skype compatibility.

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Mar, 2011
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

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Panasonic HM-TA1

Very good video quality for its class; small; can be used as Webcam.

Poor design; no HDMI output; no macro focus; no mic, headphone jacks; mediocre sharing software.

The Panasonic HM-TA1 minicamcorder offers above-average HD video recording in a small package, but is otherwise pretty lame.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HM-TA1 Camcorder Review

 

Panasonic has become the newest manufacturer of ultracompact camcorders with the release of its HM-TA1 ($169 MSRP). The camcorder features a sleek design, Full HD recording, a built-in LED light, and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card compatibility. While it did...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HM-TA1

 

Despite a solid performance, void of features that really make it stand out from the crowd

Decent low light performance; Consistently sharp video

No manual controls; Mediocre color results

Panasonic seems to have waited a bit too long to enter the ultracompact camcorder market with the HM-TA1 ($169 MSRP). With the market already clogged with similar camcorders, the HM-TA1 fails to bring any truly exciting features into the conversation.

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Panasonic HM-TA1 Full HD pocket camcorder

 

Panasonic's pocket digital camcorder offers Full HD recording, attractive looks and good image quality

Solid video performance, user-friendly interface, attractive styling, good still image mode

No HDMI port, limited feature set, no lens cap

The Panasonic HM-TA1 is a great choice for people who just want to do the basics. It will suit casual videographers, teenagers and bloggers on the go.

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HM-TA1

 

Can Panasonic's entry into the pocket Internet camcorder market give Flip something to think about?

May, 2011
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Panasonic HM-TA1 review

 

Full review: Is this compact pocket-cam a Flip killer?

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Expert review by : Dan Sung (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HM-TA1

 

Manufacturers have picked up on the importance of the pocket camcorder market quite significantly in the last 2 years. Although there's never been a rush of them in the same way as there's been with netbooks. The steady stream of more and more...

Very compact, good stills, good lens, good in low light

A bit clunky, too many flaps and buttons, terrible strap and bad desktop software, mono mic only

If you're after something cute and sexy in your pocket, then you're barking up the wrong tree here. What the Panasonic HM-TA1 offers is some really good imagining power packed tight into an incredibly convenient and small frame. It's a joy to carry...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic HM-TA1

 

The Panasonic HM-TA1 mini-camcorder offers above-average HD video recording in a small package, but is otherwise pretty lame.

Very good video quality for its class ; Small ; Can be used as a webcam

Poor design ; No HDMI output ; No macro focus ; No mic, headphone jacks ; Mediocre sharing software

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Nov, 2010
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic HM-TA1 review: Panasonic HM-TA1

 

Panasonic HM-TA1

Very good video quality for its class; small; can be used as Webcam.

Poor design; no HDMI output; no macro focus; no mic, headphone jacks; mediocre sharing software.

The Panasonic HM-TA1 minicamcorder offers above-average HD video recording in a small package, but is otherwise pretty lame.

Oct, 2010
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