Panasonic SDRS100 review

Typical price: £998

What is it: Flash-based ultracompact digital camcorder with three CCDs

What we think: The ultracompact Panasonic SDRS100 blazes the trail for flash-media-based camcorders

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6.9

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	Panasonic SDRS100	Canon XH G1	Canon XH A1	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7
Review date	28 Sep 05	30 Oct 07	7 Jun 07	6 Feb 07
Editor's rating	6.9	8.9	8.9	8.0
Price range	£998
Review summary	The smallest three-chip camcorder yet, the MPEG-2-recording Panasonic SDRS100 is at the forefront of solid-state consumer camcorder technology, but that doesn't mean its video quality is above average Read full review	Canon's XH G1 includes the same technology as the pricier XL H1, but uses an interchangeable lens and a version of the H1's JackPack to drive down the cost. It's an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with a hard-to-beat price for what it offers Read full review	Canon's XH A1 is an excellent camcorder for entry-level professionals and independent filmmakers, with hard-to-beat prices for what it offers Read full review	The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak Read full review
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