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Panasonic PV-GS50

Panasonic PV-GS50
Panasonic PV-GS50
alaScore 76

25 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Panasonic PV-GS50. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People really like the size and portability. The battery and image quality are also appreciated. Opinions are divided on the design.

usability, image quality, battery, portability, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic PV-GS50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic PV-GS50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Panasonic PV-GS50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and portability. The size and battery are also appreciated, but reviews are divided on the image quality.

usability, battery, size, portability, reliability

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

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (epinions.com)

GS 500 at one month

 

I am cameroonian residing in South Africa with hobbies in photo and video. The built quality of this camera is very good, inspires confidence. it is on the larger side but has a pleasant feel on holding and surprisingly light. i nevertheless feel the ...

image quality ; built quality

battery ; lack of headphones

Apr, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A real gem for the videographer.

 

It was that time again. Time to start the search for a replacement for my camcorder - a Sony which has seen very heavy use and was beginning to show the signs of wear and tear. The Sony has been good. Hard to replace in many ways. When it was bought, ...

Impressive video quality, great handling and controls, optical stabilization, good optical zoom. Good battery life

Still images are average quality, flash is weak and ill positioned

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Using the wide angle lens, and my experience with the cam after 22 months

 

UPDATE August 08Still using the camcorder several times a week. I have shot a lot of video for walkme2.com. The white balance problem happens most often with flourescent lighting. The dirty head message becomes worse with higher humidity. We are in ...

Great video, Manual controls, My Modifications.

Floppy grip belt, Short battery life, Not enough gain for me, wind noise

Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A 1.26 lb miracle

 

Before getting this camcorder, I talked to my friend who owns a 3-CCD "prosumer" Panasonic PV-GS400 and to a couple of salesmen who seemed professional and honest to me. I also read hundreds of reviews in the Internet and compared video quality of ...

Exceptional video quality ; Easy setup ; Very good manual

Poor still image quality ; Body design could be better

Jul, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Music Video Success with the PV-GS50

 

This is a lovely little camcorder that I like to call a movie camera. I shot my first indie music video for a group using the Panasonic GS50. The image quality is 'there'. If you're planning to do any type of project (documentary, video diary, music ...

Video Quality. VHS to Digital Pass Through. Hot Shoe. Price.

None really. Battery Life...maybe?

Sep, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

One of the better quality camcorders. Consumer Reports rated amongst highest.

 

This is an excellent quality camcorder. Often there's more to consider when reading reviews on camcorders, such as the lighting in the room. Perhaps it'd be given a bad overall review if most using this product fired it up without considering lighting....

Excellent picture quality when used in conjunction with good lighting

A couple of minor ones, but not even worth mentioning

Nov, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

One of the better quality camcorders. Consumer Reports rated amongst highest.

 

Excellent picture quality when used in conjunction with good lighting.

A couple of minor ones, but not even worth mentioning.

Nov, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Tough little camera - weak peripheral bundle

 

Compact, tough, quick and easy to use in auto

Noisy low light image, no firewire cable, lame software bundle, questionable manual controls

Oct, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Tough little camera - weak peripheral bundle

 

I've been using this camera for about a year with pretty good results. I bought it to shoot video of our baby, so I was not looking for professional quality imagery from the outset. I like that the camera is small, easy to carry and quick to fire-up. ...

Compact, tough, quick and easy to use in auto

Noisy low light image, no firewire cable, lame software bundle, questionable manual controls

Oct, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Camcorder!

 

Size, digital, steady shot, video quality.

Battery life, still picture quality.

Oct, 2004
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