The HDC-HS60 is one of a new line of HD camcorders from Panasonic that features a super-compact lightweight body, a 25x optical zoom lens, and full high-definition video quality. The HS60 is the most advanced of the new Panasonic bunch, since it offers both a whopping 120GB of internal memory as well as compatibility with removable memory cards (SD/ SDHC or SDXC). You can even copy memory from the internal storage to a card, or vice versa, with the push of a button. Over recent years, Panasonic has carved a spot for themselves in the digital camera market with their budget-friendly, consumer-friendly cams that offer simple operation and useful features; with these new forays into the HD camcorder market, we hope they're following suit. First reviews are very positive, so we give the HS60 the go-ahead.
Panasonic HDC-HS60 Brief Review
REVIEW SUMMARY
Specifications
- 1080i HD video
- MPEG4-AVC/H.264 formats
- 1/4.1-inch CMOS image sensor
- 2.28-megapixel still photos
- 120GB internal hard disk drive storage
- Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- 35.7mm wide angle lens
- 25x optical zoom
- Optical image stabilization
- 2.7-inch widescreen touch panel LCD monitor
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Release Date: 2010-04-15
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Final Grade: 70
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