Panasonic SDR-SW20S - Camcorder - widescreen - 680 Kpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - flash card - silver
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Manufacturer: PanasonicRelease Date: 2009-11-30
Model: SDR-SW20
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Waterproof to 5' ------ Dustproof
- Shockproof ------ 1/6" CCD Image Sensor
- 10x Optical Zoom ------ Electronic Image Stabilization
- 1.7 Second Quick Start Function ------ 2.7" Wide LCD Display
- Flash Memory
- Lowepro Slingshot 200 All Weather Backpack (Black)
- Transcend 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card with USB 2.0 Card Reader TS8GSDHC6-S5W
- Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card with Card Reader TS16GSDHC6-S5W
- Kingston 16 GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card SD4/16GB
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Panasonic SDR-SW20S - Camcorder - widescreen - 680 Kpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - flash card - silver
Customer Review: Great for its purpose......
Summary: 4 Stars
Panasonic SDR-SW20 is pretty specific camcorder designed for pretty specific individual. Having wrote that, allowed me to explained some of the good points about this camcorder. First thing you notice is that its a pretty small camcorder and very light. In fact, this camcorder is smaller then some of the point and shoot cameras out there and I brought a p/s camera case to stored this camcorder in. Second thing is that its super easy to use. Its very minimal in design and dial switch with simple on and off button to record. And yes, this camcorder is waterproof and you can dunk it up to five feet as noted. If it waterproof, then it got to be dustproof as well. I haven't tried bouncing this camcorder off the floor but I'll take the manufacturer's word on the shock-proof. It has a 10x optical zoom that worked just fine while recording and an electronic stabilizer that works pretty well. The camcorder do come with several scene modes, manual focus as well as aperture and shutter speed control although its at a pretty basic level. The 2.7 inch LCD worked just fine and its in widescreen mode. The still photo are shot in 4:3 mode. All videos and photos are save on the SD card. I recommended that you get at least 2 gig to get started. It does accept SDHC cards although the manual states that you are better off using a Panasonic brand or else it might not work properly. I'll just buy more 2 gig cards instead.
For the negative side of this camcorder, the video image isn't very good. I would regard the video image to be just average, nothing to blow your mind on but its better then you hope for. The video image really get "noisy" when shooting in dark locations or night times. Its still acceptable but barely at times. Its far superior then the Flip video device but far less then some of the more expensive ones. Let me put it this way, bigger the screen, worst it will look. Smaller the screen, better it will look. This applied even at the XP mode, their highest rating. This camcorder does take still photos but only at .3 mpx, no better then a phone camera. The audio is bit on the weak side and you will get a lot of debris noises no matter what you do.
Reason for my four stars is this, despite of the video image shortcomings, this camcorder fitted my need. I wanted something small, light and bombproof from the elements in a camcorder. I can live with the average video in such a trade off. Due to the size and weight, I can take this camcorder anywhere and used it almost anytime. I like to hike, bike and backpack so this camcorder is perfect. (Of course, bring extra batteries since battery life is pretty short due to the small li-on battery they use for this camcorder.) I supposed it even possible to attached this camcorder to dashboard or on a bike handle and used it that way. The LCD cover does not have to be open for this thing to record. My camcorder fit my needs perfectly but unless your needs are like mine's, you may not be happy with this camcorder since the video image is not as good as bigger ones out there. Just be aware of that.
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Description of Panasonic SDR-SW20S - Camcorder - widescreen - 680 Kpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC - flash card - silver
Waterproof up to 5' for great video in the pool or oceanShockproof for resisting damage from a height of up to 4'700x digital zoom16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio1/6" CCD image sensors with a 680K total MP2.7" wide LCD displayRecords images onto SDHC /SD memory cardsStereo zoom mic with wind noise reduction Built-in SD /SDHC memory card slot1-touch navigation2 1/2'' W x 1 5/16'' H x 4 1/2'' DIncludes Li-Ion rechargeable battery AC/DC cables AC adapter AV/USB cable hand strap and softwareCamcorders
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