Typical price: £290
What is it: Waterproof standard-definition digital camcorder that records to SD card
What we think: Tiny, go-anywhere camcorder whose waterproofing and drop resistance more than make up for occasionally disappointing movies
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 June 2007
Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic SDR-S10, LED, image quality, waterproof
We like:
Tiny, tasteful design; water-resistant and dust-proof; drop-proof to 1.2m; good-sized lens and screen; handy manual features
We don't like:
Dodgy image quality, especially in the dark; awkward menu buttons; no video light; minuscule still photos
You might also need:
Large capacity SDHC card
CNET UK judgement:
Forget home movies, the Panasonic S10 is a weather- and drop-proof camcorder that's happier shooting in the surf, halfway up a mountain or in torrential rain. It's small, sexy and simple to use, although you'll need to avoid low light if don't want your movies to descend into a dull, grainy mess
Full review:
Panasonic takes a step sideways from its powerful triple CCD and hi-def shooters to deliver a quirky, all-weather flash memory camcorder with more than a touch of class. It's light on the pocket and the waistline (supposedly it's the world smallest SD camcorder), but image quality risks being equally frothy, thanks to a modest 800K sensor inside. Continue Reading...
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