Reviews of the Panasonic SDR-S150
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CNET Review
The Good: Very compact for a 3CCD model; optical image stabilizer.
The Bad: Mediocre video and barely usable stills; poor battery life; slow focus.
The Bottom Line: While compact and convenient, Panasonic's SD-based SDR-S150 camcorder doesn't make the quality cut.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 69236 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Panasonic's SDR-S150 is a curious beast in today's camcorder market. It packs decent image quality into a very handy little package, but high definition camcorders are becoming increasingly affordable. For the time being, HD models using Flash Memory for
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t3.com
Review Summary: With disappointing video quality and limited features, you'd be better off with a cheaper MiniDV camcorder.
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t3.com
Review Summary: Fast operation, convenient storage, three CCDs and easy DVD burning. Nice one!
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: SDR-S150
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 700 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6 in
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 1 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/60 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Outdoor, Indoor
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program, Manual
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Webcam Capability Yes
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 0.8 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture 320 x 240 - Web camera mode, MPEG-2 - 704 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 2 GB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 2048 x 1512, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1920 x 1080
- Media Type Flash card
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 3.3 ft - 6.6 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3 mm - 30 mm - F/1.8-2.8
- Focal Length 3 mm - 30 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 12 element(s)
- Min focal length 3 mm
- Max focal length 30 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Features Built-in lens hood, Low dispersion glass, Built-in lens shield
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Built-in speaker, USB 2.0 compatibility, Direct print, PictBridge support
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Hand strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1, Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable, Headphones adapter
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 210,000 pixels
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 3.3 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
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