Camcorder comparison: Sony vs. Panasonic

We compare the price, features and performance of Sony and Panasonic video cameras

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.

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Panasonic SDR-H85-K

The Panasonic SDR-H85-K is an excellent standard-definition camcorder that offers some great features for the asking price. If you're on the look-out for a model that's user-friendly yet highly functional, it's hard to look past the SDR-H85-K.

  • Review Date:
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  • Manufacturer:
  • 24th Feb., 2010
  • Chris Jager
  • Panasonic
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  • Price:
  • 4.25
  • $ 599.00
  • Pros:
  • Good performance for the asking price, massive 78x optical zoom, OIS Active mode
  • Cons:
  • Poor still image mode, not much different to Panasonic SDR-H80-K

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