Panasonic SDR-S100 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A compact camcorder that records direct to an SD card

Review summary: What happens when you make a 3CCD camcorder that is about the size of your fist and records onto SD memory cards? Panasonic's SDR-S100 has that and more with just the right amount of style to make any gadget freak salivate

Pros: Good image quality Small and lightweight Some manual controls

Cons: Non-expandable battery design Awkward handling Poor range with onboard mic

Verdict: Gadget freaks and celebrities agree, this camcorder is easy to use, small and stylish.

Review summary: Apart from JVC, most manufacturers are backing recordable DVD as the next step for consumer video cameras. But Panasonic is taking another tack. Instead of the miniature hard disks used in JVC's Everios, the SDRS100 records to SD memory, with a decent ...

Verdict: The SDRS100 performs impeccably when shooting video or stills, it's minuscule, and it looks exceptional. But then there's the price - Panasonic's own high-end NVGS400B three-CCD DV model costs less. If you're after a petite digital-imaging convergence ...

Review summary: The smallest three-chip camcorder yet, the MPEG-2-recording Panasonic SDR-S100 is at the forefront of solid-state consumer video camera technology, but that doesn't mean its video quality is above average.

Pros: Extremely compact ; three-chip color quality ; attractive, thoughtful design

Cons: Some may find grip uncomfortable for extended shooting ; subpar optical image stabilization ; poor low-light performance ; no external microphone or video light support ; not Mac-friendly

Review summary: Panasonic takes a step into the world of tape-less video recording with their SDR-S100. They have also followed the trend of ever-shrinking technology, cramming a boatload of features into a tiny, matchbook-style body. It captures video and stills to ...