Camcorder comparison: Sony vs. Panasonic
We compare the price, features and performance of Sony and Panasonic video cameras
- — 13 January, 2011 15:56
Panasonic and Sony are responsible for creating some of the best camcorders on the market. Whether you're looking for a cheap pocket cam or a high-end prosumer model, it's hard to look past these two manufacturers. In the following roundup, we take a look at some of the best camcorders from Sony and Panasonic. Read on to see how they compare.
To read our in-depth review of each product, click on the accompanying image.
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Panasonic HM-TA1
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Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20
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Panasonic HDC-HS60
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Sony HDR-CX110
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Panasonic SDR-H85-K
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Sony HDR-XR150
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Panasonic HDC-SD700
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Sony HDR-CX520
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Panasonic HDC-SDT750
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Sony HDR-XR550
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Panasonic P2 AG-HVX170
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Sony HXR-MC50E
Panasonic P2 AG-HVX170
The P2 AG-HVX170 is a miniaturised upgrade of the P2 AG-HV202. With the exception of a Mini DV tape deck, it offers all of the same functionality as its big brother, along with some improvements. It should prove more than sufficient for commercial production, news gathering and independent movie making.
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- Manufacturer:
- 2nd March, 2009
- Chris Jager
- Panasonic
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- Price:
- $ 10,044.00
- Pros:
- Superb 1080i/720p image quality, improved low-light performance, manageable size, loads of recording modes and framerates
- Cons:
- Prohibitively expensive (especially when price of P2 media is factored in), purists may weep at lack of tape drive
