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Panasonic SDR S50

Panasonic SDR S50

232 reviews

Sep, 2023

Positive
usability (146)
zoom (99)
portability (74)
price (66)
size (48)

Negative
battery (22)
durability (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 232 reviews of Panasonic SDR S50. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The price and zoom also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the durability and battery. Views are divided on the image quality.

usability, zoom, price, portability, size

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic SDR S50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic SDR S50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 user reviews of Panasonic SDR S50 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. Comments about the portability and image quality are overall positive. The price and zoom also get good views.

usability, zoom, price, image quality, portability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2023

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic SDR S50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of Panasonic SDR S50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the size and price. The portability and usability are also appreciated, but there are some negative opinions about the image quality.

zoom, usability, portability, price, size

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2023

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Panasonic SDR-S50 review: Panasonic SDR-S50

Panasonic SDR-S50

Very good image stabilization; well-designed; manual controls.

Low-resolution LCD; dated user interface; poor low-light video; no external mic, headphone jacks.

The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality.

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Super-zoom SD camcorder

The Panasonic SDR-S50 has one standout feature: its 70x optical zoom, which experts say is valuable if you plan to shoot school plays from the back row or football games from the nosebleed seats. A CNET tester proves the point by shooting a...

Extraordinarily long 70x optical zoom, image stabilizer combats hand shake, full manual controls, price

LCD screen glares in strong light, low-resolution still photos, short battery life for its class, no external microphone, headphone jacks

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic SDR-S50

If your budget can't stretch to HD, but you still want a well specified camcorder, this is definitely one to consider.

Good automatic mode, More features than rivals

Joystick navigation fiddly, SD resolution

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic SDR-S50 review

The Panasonic SDR-S50 camcorder is a standard definition camcorder with some neat tricks to share.

If you want a good value camcorder that can also take the occasional photo on the fly, the Panasonic fits the bill. The Panasonic SDR-S50 lacks HD capture capabilities, but its low price tag, fantastic zoom, great build quality and the wider angle lens...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Tom Royal (talktalk.co.uk)

Panasonic SDR-S50 camcorder

Donât need HD? Take a look at this cheap camcorder Over the past few years we have seen an increasing number of small pocket camcorders that record video to a memory card rather than using a ...

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

I Love the Panasonic SDR-S50 Camcorder ”

My husband just bought this camcorder for me for Christmas, and I love it. It takes great videos, is easy to use and has so many options. This camcorder is also a camera, and take amazing pictures! iT HAS A 78x ZOOM.

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Panasonic = Fail

Received Panasonic S50 Video Camera Xmas 2010. Unit faulty since new; sometimes recognised memory card, sometimes not. Unit finally failed completely Nov. 2011. Sent to Authorised Panasonic Service Agent 16 Nov. 2011. Agents advised parts ordered from...

Totally useless (extended!) warranty.

Feb, 2012

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