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Panasonic HDC-SD20

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 editorial reviews
Ultra-compact HD camcorder with optical image stabilisationRead more
Its average photo quality is a shame, but the Panasonic HDC-SD60 still comes highly recommended -- few entry-level camcorders have impressed us so much in terms of both features and video performance.Read more
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Pros

  • solid build quality and practical barrel-grip design

Cons

  • no built-in memory but

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 1/6 in
  • yes
  • 2.7 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
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Panasonic HDC-SD20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Total megapixels1.17 Mpx
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom16.0 x
Digital zoom1000.0 x
Focal length equiv44.1 - 706
Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.95 - 47.2
Auto focusyes
Manual focusyes
Filter size1.69 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter speed1.0 s
Built-in flashyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Height2.64 in
Width2.52 in
Depth5.0 in
Weight9.52 oz
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
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Image
Indoor white balanceyes
Outdoor white balanceyes
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
DisplayLCD
Display diagonal2.7 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion

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Panasonic HDC-SD20 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Panasonic HDC-SD20 Panasonic HDC-SD20-K digital camcorder
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Panasonic HDC-SD20-K digital camcorder
3.8

Ultra-compact HD camcorder with optical image stabilisation

By Chris Jager
8 minute read
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Published: 31.08.2010
Panasonic HDC-SD60

Its average photo quality is a shame, but the Panasonic HDC-SD60 still comes highly recommended -- few entry-level camcorders have impressed us so much in terms of both features and video performance.

By Nik Rawlinson
6 minute read

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