Panasonic HM-TA20

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of Panasonic HM-TA20. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the battery and price. The portability and durability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the zoom.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HM-TA20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Panasonic HM-TA20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the battery and price are generally positive. The portability and durability are also appreciated. The reliability and zoom get negative opinions.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Panasonic HM-TA20 review: Panasonic HM-TA20

Panasonic HM-TA20

The ; has a comfortable, rugged design, easy operation, and just enough features to keep it competitive.

For a rugged minicamcorder, the TA20's screen and lens are largely unprotected. It has a narrow lens, and there's no 720/60p resolution option.

As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good and definitely deserves consideration.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic HM-TA20Camcorder Review

The HM-TA20 is Panasonic's newest attempt at a waterproof ultracompact camcorder. The model did a decent job in our performance tests, but it didn't handle all that well and it was surprisingly difficult to use. The camcorder is available in blue or...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Chad Sapieha (theglobeandmail.com)

Panasonic's slim new shooter misses target

When Cisco killed off its industry-leading Flip in April, it created a vacancy for a new chief in the cheap, pocket-sized camcorder space, and Panasonic hopes to fill it with the HM-TA20.

The ’00 HM-TA20 possesses some noble virtues, particularly its ability to take a lickin’ and keep on tickin,’ but it’s not the heir apparent to the Flip. If it’s possible for the category of cheap, pocket-sized camcorders to survive in an era in which...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (reviewed.com)

Panasonic HM-TA20

Decent performance, but didn't handle all that well and was surprisingly difficult to use

Good color results; Solid low light performance

Not the best sharpness; Motion had issues as well

It’s hard to come clean with our true feelings about the Panasonic HM-TA20. We love its rugged, adventuresome design, but we can’t say it is any better than the other waterproof camcorders we’ve tested—particularly the Kodak PlaySport series. In fact,...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HM-TA20

Is Panasonic's HM-TA20 the toughest pocket Internet camcorder on the market?

Toughest pocket Internet camcorder, Decent video performance

Fewer features than some competitors, Non-removable battery

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Marc Chacksfield (t3.com)

Panasonic HM-TA20 Pocket camcorder review

The Panasonic HM-TA20 pocket camcorder is an ideal on-the-go video recording device that's waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, but a little heavy to boot...

Solid build ; Good quality footage

Heavy ; Locking system is frustrating

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Spencer Dalziel (t3.com)

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A pocket cam that is packed with attitude

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Matt Bolton (techradar.com)

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The Flip pocket camcorder may be dead, but its legacy lives on in rival products

Waterproof ; Shockproof ; Good video quality ; Good size ; Funky design

No optical zoom ; Video wobble issues

Despite the fact that Cisco recently killed off its Flip line of camcorders, other manufacturers are keeping the point-and-shoot video camera legacy alive.

Jun, 2011

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

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Panasonic HM-TA20

The ; has a comfortable, rugged design, easy operation, and just enough features to keep it competitive.

For a rugged minicamcorder, the TA20's screen and lens are largely unprotected. It has a narrow lens, and there's no 720/60p resolution option.

As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good and definitely deserves consideration.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Catherine Monfils (reghardware.co.uk)

Panasonic HM-TA20 underwater camcorder

Review Pocket camcorders might have lost their appeal since the spread of HD-ready smartphones but the amphibious nature of the Panasonic HM-TA20 is still likely to grab the attention of holidaymakers. The HM-TA20 is an underwater pocket camcorder...

The Panasonic HM-TA20 is far from faultless and suffers from a chunky design and poorly implemented software. Still, if you have kids, are into water sports or just need a survive-all camcorder to take on holiday with you, it can be a reliable...

Oct, 2011

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