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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: BSI MOS, 7.5 oz, 63 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 94.5 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.6 in, Panasonic HC-V10 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.3 in

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls (unusual for their price class) and well-designed touch-screen interface, but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the SD80 is the best choice simply on price. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6.8 oz, 2 in, 4.3 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4, 2.3 in, Panasonic HDC-TM80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.2 in, 2.5 in, 4.2 in, Panasonic SDR-S50N - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good and definitely deserves consideration. Read review

Specs: MOS, 5.5 oz, 0.7 in, 4.4 in, 2.5 in, Panasonic HM-TA20 - Camcorder - Pocket - Flash card, Lens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-T50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 2.5 in, 4.2 in, 2.2 in, Panasonic SDR-T50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.2 in, Panasonic SDR-S50 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.5 in

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  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls (unusual for their price class) and well-designed touch-screen interface, but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the SD80 is the best choice simply on price. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6.8 oz, 4.3 in, 2.3 in, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-TM80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: CCD, Built-in flash, 8 oz, 4.5 in, 16 x x Zoom lens - 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm - F/1.8-2.8, Panasonic HDC-TM15 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 1.9 in, 2.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: A functional trio of camcorders, the Panasonic HDC-SD80, TM80, and HS80 are notable for their manual exposure controls (unusual for their price class) and well-designed touch-screen interface, but otherwise you can find better options. Of the three, the SD80 is the best choice simply on price. Read review

Specs: MOS, 6.8 oz, 4.3 in, 34 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4, 2 in, Panasonic HDC-TM80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.3 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-S50 standard-definition camcorder is worth considering for its manual controls and powerful zoom lens in a very compact body--not video quality. Read review

Specs: CCD, 7.5 oz, Panasonic SDR-S50A - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.2 in, 4.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.5 in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: CMOS, Built-in, 0.5 lbs, 1.9 in, - SD Memory Card, 2.5 in, 4.5 in, 16 x x Autofocus and manual focus - 2.9 mm - 47.2 mm - F/1.8 (Wide), - F/2.8 (Tele)

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Specs: CMOS, Built-in flash, 8 oz, Panasonic HDC-SD10K - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 16 x x Zoom lens - 2.95 mm - 47.2 mm - F/1.8-2.8, 1.9 in, 2.5 in, 4.5 in