Panasonic GS120

58 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of Panasonic GS120. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the zoom and size. The usability and price also get good views. Many are critical about the color, while views are divided on the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic GS120 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Panasonic GS120 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the zoom and price are generally positive. The image quality and size also get good comments, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic - NV-GS120

These days a £700 camcorder is quite a luxury, as you can get a very competent entry-level model with a decent list of features for less than £500, but the Panasonic NV-GS120 offers you plenty for ...

If you're in the market for a quality £500 single-CCD camcorder, then you'd be very short-sighted not to give this triple-CCD model serious consideration. It's a little heavier and more bulky than its baby brothers, but the superb image quality will...

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Glenn Menin (pcmag.com)

Panasonic PV-GS120

Compact and easy to use. Good video quality. Still-image burst mode and 1.2MP still-image resolution.

Mediocre still-image quality. FireWire cable not provided.

This three-CCD camcorder with a Leica lens costs under $700 and provides good, color-accurate video. It's small, easy to use, and worth the price.

Nov, 2004

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Panasonic PV-GS120 review by PC Magazine

This three-CCD camcorder with a Leica lens costs under $700 and provides good, color-accurate video. It's small, easy to use, and worth the price. ...

Sep, 2004

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Expert review by : Easy Camcorder (easycamcorders.com)

Expert Review

The less expensive version of the PV-GS200, Panasonic's PV-GS120 is a 3CCD camcorder as well, but is stripped down. The GS120 has several features that make it a good value, notably the same imager as the PV-GS200. It does includes less effective...

Video and Low light performance, - Manual Control, - Price

Cold Accessory Shoe, - Ease of Use

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Nathaniel Hansen (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic PV-GS120 Camcorder Review - Panasonic MiniDV Camcorders

Panasonic's PV-GS120 is the less expensive version of the PV-GS200, a sub $1,000 3CCD consumer camcorder. The PV-GS120 is a 3CCD camcorder as well, just a striped down, fewer frills version. The GS120 replaces last years GS70. It's always a good thing...

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Staff Writers (pcauthority.com.au)

Panasonic NV-GS120

If the CCD is the brain of a digital video camera it is logical that three should be better than one. A single CCD has to deal with all colours together while a 3-CCD system divides the primary red, green and blue (RGB) colours to individual CCDs to...

The NV-GS120 uses the standard Mini DV tape as opposed to DVD media, but also comes equipped with an 8MB SD memory card slot for still pictures. You can copy video between the tape and the card and the same in reverse with still images, though when it...

Aug, 2004

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Panasonic PV GS120

Panasonic PV GS120 is a 3CCD Mini DV Camcorder with a 10x optical zoom.

World renowned lens-maker LEICA has developed an exquisite, 7-element, multi-coated lens that helps add a high-level of detail and subtlety to your creations, resulting in truly moving images that last. With refinements like a 2-stage neutral density...

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Panasonic: NV-GS120 Camcorder

Product specifications: Net Weight: 450g Size: 126x70x75mm Sensor Total pixels: 0.0 million pixels Effective sensor pixels: 1.02 million pixels Sensor Type: CCD Optical zoom multiples: 10 Digital zoom multiples: 500 The level of resolution: 520 lines...

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No flash

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Terrible

The camera itself is ok I guess, jsut didn't do what we bought it for. Takes too long to download to computer with cables, and we've never been able to use that function anyway. Panasonic have very poor customer service. If I can help it I won't be...

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After 6 months of use decided to download to computer, but firewire connection wouldn't work. Panasonic blamed us for it a refused to cover under warranty even though we followed the instructions and they have no proof.

Oct, 2007

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