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Panasonic NV-GS500

Panasonic NV-GS500
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alaScore 87

294 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 294 reviews of Panasonic NV-GS500. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Comments about the design and price are generally positive. The image quality and portability also get good feedback. Many are negative about the connectivity, while opinions about the battery and size are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic NV-GS500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic NV-GS500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Panasonic NV-GS500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the battery and color are generally positive. The price and durability are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the size.

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100% 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 NV-GS500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 144 user reviews of Panasonic NV-GS500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Views about the design and price are overall positive. The image quality and portability are also appreciated, but many are negative about the connectivity.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Panasonic NV-GS500

 

As MiniDV enters its twilight years, can Panasonic give the format a last gasp of quality?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic NV-GS500EB-S

 

The Panasonic NV-GS500EB-S is an extremely good camcorder that offers a host of controls, shoots extremely realistic video and is very flexible.

The Panasonic NV-GS500EB-S is a great pick for serious shooters who want the benefit of automatic control and the flexibility of manual control. It takes great-looking video and stills and is very well priced, considering the range of features.

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by : Which? (which.co.uk)

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Oct, 2007
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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Panasonic NV-GS500

 

The Panasonic NV-GS500 features a 6.8cm LCD screen, 91 x 73 x 153mm and weighs 570 grams, has a Leica Decomar lens that offers up to 12x optical zoom, a 16: 9 flip LCD screen which can be brightened for outdoor viewing and a Quickstart button. A...

In camcorder years, this two-year-old Panasonic is due to collect its pension. MiniDV footage looks great for what it is and the lovely Leica optics will never go out of style, but this price can get you HD these days. Panasonic NV-GS500 is tagged with...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Karl Foster (macworld.co.uk)

Panasonic NV-GS500EB-S [Mac]

 

To HD or not HD? Macworld answers the question.

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Colin Barrett (simplydv.co.uk)

SimplyDV Review: Panasonic NV-GS500 3CCD DV Camcorder

 
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

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A MiniDV video camera that sits right at the top of the consumer camcorder ladder.

Excellent quality video, easy to use PC transfer

Slightly short optical zoom

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

PV-GS500

 

The Panasonic PV-GS500 ($1000 as of 5/2/06) earned our Best Buy because it offers more controls, shot the best-looking video, and is the most flexible. And though it offers a lot of features, it's moderately priced for what it offers.

The Panasonic PV-GS500 is a great pick for serious shooters who want the benefit of automatic control and the flexibility of manual control. It takes great-looking video and stills

Jun, 2006
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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Panasonic PV-GS500 MiniDV Camcorder Review - PCWorld

 

Superior optical image stabilization

Some manual controls are a little awkward to access

Jun, 2006
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Expert review by : Ben Wolf (cnet.com)

Image quality

 

Panasonic PV-GS500

Great video and decent stills; nice zoom lens with effective optical stabilizer.

A bit large; limited manual controls with poor accessibility; sluggish performance on auto; no headphone jack.

While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.

Mar, 2006
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