Panasonic SDR-H18

32 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (32)
portability (10)
zoom (8)
image quality (8)
price (6)

Negative
reliability (3)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Panasonic SDR-H18. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and zoom. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, but the viewfinder and reliability get negative views. There are some mixed views about the battery.

usability, portability, image quality, zoom, price

reliability, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic SDR-H18 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic SDR-H18

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Panasonic SDR-H18 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the zoom and price are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive views about the viewfinder and battery.

usability, portability, image quality, price, zoom

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

Panasonic SDR-H18 review: Panasonic SDR-H18

Records to hard drive or SD card; optical image stabilization; 32X optical zoom; comfortable grip.

No macro mode; menu button a bit hard to reach with a thumb; USB jack hidden behind battery; awkward manual control switch.

Combining the simplicity of SD recording, a roomy 30GB hard drive, a long zoom, and pleasing image quality, the SDR-H18 is a good choice for a standard-definition, hard-drive camcorder.

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Panasonic SDR-H18 Hybrid camcorder Review

Overall Thoughts The Panasonic SDR-H18 is a relatively easy to use camcorder and can be a great choice for someone who is looking for a entry-level standard definition camcorder that can record a lot of video without switching out tapes or DVDs. The...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com.au)

Panasonic SDR-H18 review: Panasonic SDR-H18

Records to hard drive or SD card; optical image stabilization; 32X optical zoom; comfortable grip.

No macro mode; menu button a bit hard to reach with a thumb; USB jack hidden behind battery; awkward manual control switch.

Combining the simplicity of SD recording, a roomy 30GB hard drive, a long zoom, and pleasing image quality, the SDR-H18 is a good choice for a standard-definition, hard-drive camcorder.

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Easy to Use!

We bought this Palmcorder basically to tape my daughter's gymnastics meets. We are very satisfied with the quality and performance thus far. The software that is included works okay but isn't the greatest for editing and producing quality movies. It is...

Very good zoom! Excellent volume when played back. Easy to use

Software is hard to use. Hard to understand how to edit/burn a movie to DVD

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Easy to Use!

Very good zoom! Excellent volume when played back. Easy to use

Software is hard to use. Hard to understand how to edit/burn a movie to DVD

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

No manual required, point and shoot! ”

I wanted a camcorder that wouldn't need endless tape or disc replacement. With this Panasonic model, i never have to buy anymore accessories. just download video and pictures directly to my computer, up to 16 hours! I could go on vacation for a week,...

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

exactly what we needed

My wife bought this for me as an early birthday present - so we could take it on our honeymoon. The camera has good battery life, but when you travel make sure charge the battery nightly. The camera is very light and easy to carry around. Taking video...

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

exactly what we needed ”

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Average

So, after reviewing camera after camera in the $500.00 price range I chose this Panasonic model. It was a coin flip between this one and the JVC Everio-G GZ-MG255. I eventually chose this one due to better reviews on this and other sites. First off, ...

Small, Easy To Use

Jerky, POOR Backlighting, Difficult Software

Jan, 2008

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