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Panasonic HDC-TM700

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros

Stellar 60p footage.
Great controls.
Costs less than rivals.
Strong zoom.
Very good low-light video quality.
Full set of manual features.
1080/60p recording option.

Cons

Only 32GB.
Smallish.
Low-resolution LCD.
Coarse EVF.
Some edge artifacts in video.
Middling still photo quality.
Port cover supports seem weak and may be susceptible to breaking.
No HDMI cable.

By EISA on January 01, 2011

The Panasonic HDC TM700 HD camcorder delivers exceptional picture quality aided by a three CMOS sensor system and bright Leica Dicomar lens. Excellent low light performance coupled with a low level of noise is ensured by a hard working picture...

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By ConsumerSearch on November 01, 2010

The Panasonic HDC-TM700 not only costs less than its Sony and Canon rivals, but it can also do something they can't: It records in 1080/60p (progressive) high definition, which is smoother than its rivals' 1080/60i (interlaced) footage. Video...

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By Macworld UK on October 20, 2010

Put the HDC-TM700 side by side with its HDC-HS700 sibling and you’d be hard pushed to tell the difference between the two. Both camcorders are finished in fetching gunmetal grey, both have a 3in LCD touch-screen, f1.5-f2.8 lens with a focal length...

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By Ken Stone on June 13, 2010

By David A. Saraceno It is unusual when marketing hype matches reality; more so when “full HD” is the primary selling point. After spending ten days evaluating Panasonic’s recently released HDC-TM700, I’ve had a change of heart...

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By SimplyDV on June 10, 2010

« Sony unveils “NEX” interchangeable lens HD camcorders The latest in a line of superb quality HD camcorders from the company that now lays claim to being the UK’s number one HD camcorder brand, Panasonic’s top-of-the-range...

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By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

If you are looking for a high-quality device that is simple, this HDV camcorder is worthy of your...

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By cnet on May 28, 2010

The flash-based Panasonic HDC-TM700 and its hard-disk sibling, the HDC-HS700, stand out for their low-light video quality and broad set of manual controls. However, while the TM700 is very attractively priced for its class, the HS700 is not, and not...

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By Videomaker on May 28, 2010

The Panasonic HDC-TM700 is a welcome addition to the latest line of camcorders and one you'll definitely want to check out.Mark Holder is a video producer and trainer. Panasonic Broadcast One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094...

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By DigitalVersus on May 19, 2010

Editing 1080p: patience needed We've already talked about how hard editing AVCHD video can be, despite improvements from the latest processors. The TM700's 1080p video doesn't use AVCHD, though, which is capped at 24 Mbps, and switches to...

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By PC Pro on April 20, 2010

Brilliant quality in all conditions and a superb manual control system make this the best consumer video camera around...

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