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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV53

Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV53

26 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
price (33)
portability (28)
image quality (16)
usability (12)
battery (4)

Negative

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV53. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the battery and usability are overall positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback.

price, portability, image quality, usability, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV53 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV53

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV53 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the battery and usability. The image quality and portability also get good feedback.

price, portability, image quality, usability, battery

76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Mark Bassett (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-DV53 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

The Panasonic PV-DV53 is a low-priced entry level camcorder with good video and fair low-light performance. With an average PriceGrabber price of $350, and top ranking in the 2003 B & H CamcorderInfo.com Shoot-Off, for the $300-$399 price category, the...

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Do your research first

When I purchased my camera (PV-DV53) one year ago, I was very pleased with its performance and ease of use, especially when compared to its budget price. However, potential buyers should beware... My camera stopped functioning properly; switches to...

Film quality, ease of use, price

Build quality, bad customer service

Dec, 2004

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

great camera!

Very nice camera , easy to use, small compact design. Excellent quality video. Great manual override features. Good bang for the buck.

Excellent quality, manual control

Battery life, sensitive LCD pull out screen

Jul, 2004

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good camera and affordable price

The Panasonic PV-DV53 is middle size camcorder. The main advantage is 1 / 4 inch CCD. Most of the modern mini DV camcorders have 1 / 6 inch CCDs. Size of CCD is the main factor for low light performance. Video quality is good even in low light...

CCD size 1/4 " important for good low light performance

COM port instead of USB for still images transfer, weight, size

Jun, 2004

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