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alaScore 89

92 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 92 reviews of Panasonic HX-A500E. 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. Opinions about the price and size are overall positive. The reliability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the zoom and color.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic HX-A500E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic HX-A500E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Panasonic HX-A500E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the color and battery.

usability, portability, image quality, design, reliability

zoom, battery, color

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic HX-A500E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Panasonic HX-A500E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability. The price is also appreciated. Comments are divided on the reliability, while many are less positive about the usability and image quality.

price, portability

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic HX-A500E

 

The first action camera we have tested that can shoot 4K at 25fps

Shoots 4K at 25fps ; Waterproof and dustproof ; WiFi control via iOS and Android apps

Fixed lens ; Wide field of view causes image distortion

The Panasonic HX-A500E lays down the gauntlet to GoPro, with capable 4K shooting in a rugged, feature-rich action camera format.

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HX-A500 action camera review

 

Panasonic is tackling the action camera and wearable trend in one go, with its HX-A500 action camera - the follow-up to 2013's HX-A100. Overall, the thing that impresses about the Panasonic HX-A500 is the quality of its results. Although the 4K option...

Good quality video, good quality audio, comfortable to wear, easy to control, 4K/25p capture, water resistant without extra casing

Two-piece design might present limitations, battery isn't changable - needs to be plugged in to charge, high cost compared to rivals

Overall, the thing that impresses about the Panasonic HX-A500 is the quality of its results. Although the 4K option is nice to have - and will no doubt be of interest to many, if not the main attraction to buy - it's the 1080/50p setting that we...

Jul, 2014
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Panasonic HX-A500 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Panasonic today announced a new action camcorder, the Panasonic HX-A500. It follows the same design as the HX-A100 launched in 2013, offering a camera

Mar, 2014
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Expert review by : Richard Easton (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic HX-A500

 

An excellent Ultra HD action camera but we wish more mounts were included

Jul, 2014
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Unique angles.... Check

 

I'm motorsports and use this to capture different angles others don't even think to get.

Aug, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Impressed!

 

This is a very impressive piece of technology and a reasonable price. The commentator who suggested the Nitecore 25.4mm filters as a protective cap was spot on. They even make a little click when you put them on.

May, 2015
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Consumer review (panasonic.com)

A500 Great for OCR

 

" Ran a Spartan Race with the A500 and it performed beautifully. It was comfortable, durable, captured great footage, and after about 10 minutes I forgot I was even wearing it. "

Easy to use , Durable , Exceeded expectations , Convenient

Apr, 2015
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Consumer review (panasonic.com)

awesome video sharp clear stable

 

" I've used this camera for amazing surf and ski videos. Simple to use and share and very good video stabilization. "

Easy to use , Durable , Exceeded expectations , Convenient

Apr, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

One and only - at lease for now

 

I have to say I am not the average person who bought this camera to shoot themselves in action. I am a video producer, shooting documentaries, music video and trainning videos. I buy this camera to add a POV (point of view) shot to my work, and the...

Feb, 2015
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Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)

Nice little 4k camera

 

30 fps @ 4k.. nice. Once connected via WiFi, the Panasonic Image app controls the camera very nicely. It may bog down at times on your phone, but the image recorded is fine. Doesn't have a camera lens cover for storage. Will need to find something that...

Jan, 2015
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