Typical price: £600
What is it: Digital camcorder that records to SD card
What we think: Compact and convenient, but its video quality doesn't cut it
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 March 2007
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic SDR-S150, sports, optical image stabilisation, image stabilisation
We like:
Very compact for a 3CCD model; optical image stabiliser
We don't like:
Mediocre video; barely usable stills; poor battery life; slow focus
CNET UK judgement:
While compact and convenient, Panasonic's SD-based SDR-S150 camcorder doesn't make the cut because of its video quality
Full review:
It sounds like the perfect holiday camcorder: it weighs 290g, it has three CCDs and a 10x zoom lens, takes 3-megapixel still photos, and offers optical image stabilisation and SD-card recording, all for less than £600. And that includes the 2GB SD card and the remote that come in the box. But while the Panasonic SDR-S150 might seem like the traveller's dream come true, it doesn't really live up to expectation, especially at its current price. Continue Reading...
Panasonic SDR-S150 History
19 Sep 2007 in Digital Living
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