JVC Everio GZ-MG670 Camcorder Review

JVC GZ-MG670 versus Panasonic SDR-H60
• Superior video performance in bright light and low light, despite having the same sensor on paper. • 20 GB higher capacity on the hard drive • The Panasonic has a powerful 50x optical zoom (compared to the JVC's 35x optical) • The Panasonic also has optical image stabilization (compared to the JVC's digital) • Slightly more robust manual controls on the Panasonic, plus the ability to make adjustments using a joystick rather than the JVC's finicky Laser Touch system
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Manual control aficionados will appreciate the Sony SDR-H60's manual control offerings, coupled with the ability to make adjustments via a joystick—rather than the sometimes finicky Laser Touch system on the JVC GZ-MG670. However, fans of manual controls are usually also fans of superior video performance; in this regard, the JVC has the Sony beat. Particularly when it comes to color accuracy, noise, and low light sensitivity, the MG670 is a clear winner. The powerful 50x optical zoom and optical image stabilization may give the Sony added allure, but those perks aren't usually worthwhile if the general quality of your video isn't as good.

	Comparison Specs
	JVC GZ-MG670	Panasonic SDR-H60
Price	$479	$499
Primary Recording Media	80 GB internal hard drive	60 GB internal hard drive
Secondary Media	MicroSD card	SD/SDHC card
Image Sensor	1/6-inch CCD	1/6-inch CCD
Gross Pixel Count	800,000	800,000
Mic Input	No	No
LCD/Viewfinder	2.7-inch LCD	2.7-inch LCD
Weight	350g (including battery)	340g
Dimensions	53 x 68 x 113mm (2.13 x 2.69 x 4.5 inches)	67 x 70 x 116mm (2.68 x 2.8 x 4.64 inches)
HD	No, but has HD upconversion	No
Optical Zoom	35x	50x
Frame Rates	60i	60i
Image Stabilization	Yes, digital	Yes, optical

Noise at 60 lux Auto
JVC GZ-MG670 100% Crop	Panasonic SDR-H60 100% Crop