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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling. Read review

Specs: CCD, 10.6 oz, 2.1 in, 2.6 in, 4.2 in, Panasonic SDR-H80A - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 reviews

Specs: CCD, 12 oz, 4.6 in, Panasonic SDR-H40 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, 42 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 75.6 mm - F/1.9-4.3, 2.6 in, 2.8 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H85 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, 9.6 oz, 2.2 in, 2.5 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 4.2 in, Panasonic SDR-H85A - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

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, 9.3 oz, 37 x x Zoom lens - 2.38 mm - 81 mm - F/1.8-4, Panasonic HDC-HS80 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.4 in, 2.5 in, 4.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  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-H85 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, 9.6 oz, 2.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-H85S - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H85 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, 9.6 oz, 2.2 in, 4.2 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.48 mm - 104 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.5 in, Panasonic SDR-H85 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling. Read review

Specs: CCD, 10.6 oz, Panasonic SDR-H80S - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.1 in, 2.6 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 4.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, 12 oz, 50 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 90 mm - F/2.0-5.0, 2.6 in, 2.8 in, Panasonic SDR-H60 - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 4.6 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling. Read review

Specs: CCD, 10.6 oz, 4.2 in, 2.6 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-H80K - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 2.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: CCD, 8.3 oz, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.2 in, 4.2 in, 2.6 in, Panasonic SDR-S26K - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 13.8 oz, 4.7 in, 42 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 75.6 mm - F/1.9-4.3, 2.6 in, Panasonic PV-GS90 - Camcorder - Consumer - Mini DV, 3.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: CCD, None, 14.1 oz, 42 x x Zoom lens - 1.8 mm - 75.6 mm - F/1.9-4.3, Panasonic VDR D50 - Camcorder - Consumer - DVD, 5.1 in, 2.1 in, 3.5 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling. Read review

Specs: CCD, 10.6 oz, Panasonic SDR-H80R - Camcorder - Consumer - Hard disk drive, - Flash card, 4.2 in, 2.1 in, 2.6 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CCD, 8.3 oz, Panasonic SDR-S26 - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 4.2 in, 2.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CCD, 8.3 oz, Panasonic SDR-S26N - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, 2.6 in, 2.2 in, 4.2 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: CCD, 8.3 oz, 70 x x Zoom lens - 1.5 mm - 105 mm - F/1.9-5.7, Panasonic SDR-S26A - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card, 2.6 in, 2.2 in, 4.2 in