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Panasonic PV DV 401

Panasonic PV DV 401

33 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
size (11)
usability (10)
portability (9)
image quality (7)
viewfinder (3)

Negative

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Panasonic PV DV 401. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the viewfinder and durability are generally positive. The zoom and portability also get good views, but the image quality and usability get mixed views.

size, portability, zoom, durability, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic PV DV 401 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic PV DV 401

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Panasonic PV DV 401 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 viewfinder and durability. The zoom and portability also get good feedback. There are mixed views on the image quality and usability.

size, portability, zoom, durability, viewfinder

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Robin Liss (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-DV401 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

The PV-DV401 is an updated version of the PV-DV400 model. It is one of the middle-range Panasonic MiniDV camcorders, and like its lower-range fellows (the PV-DV100, PV-DV101, PV-DV200, and PV-DV201) has some basic tools for beginners, while lacking a...

Feb, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

PV-DV401 software needs updating

I bought my camera at Sam's Club for $599 in August 2002... seemingly a good price. The camera, so far, has been up to my expectations. It's easy to use, and has some real nice features compared to my 9 year old Hitachi. The included battery doesnt...

overall a good camera for the

software incompatible with windows xp

Sep, 2002

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The Bomb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What A great camera!I've used many many video cameras,and this is the most top quality camera I've ever used.The piucture clarity is supreme.The sound quality is even better.I really mean this the sound quality is out of this world.Ive taped concerts...

Great Pictures,Great Sound capture,Great Mini DV Camera

The menu is not very accessable while taping

Aug, 2002

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