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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Compression & Media
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03.Manual Controls
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04.Still Features
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05.Handling & Use
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06.Playback & Connectivity
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07.Audio & Other Features
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08.Conclusion
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09.Photo Gallery
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10.Specs
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11.Comments
Panasonic HDC-SD60
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Handling & Use
Still Features Summary
• The improved sensor on the HDC-SD60 allows for higher-resolution still images (effective pixel-count of 2.32-megapixels).
• New smile shutter feature can take photos when the camcorder detects a smiling subject.
Still Features
Since the HDC-SD60 has a larger sensor than Panasonic's previous mid-range HD camcorders, this means it also has better still image capabilities. The camcorder can take up to 5-megapixel photos, but its maximum native resolution is around 2-megapixels for photos (its effective pixel count for stills is 2.32-megapixels, to be precise). Even though this is a far cry from what many high-end camcorders (not to mention dedicated digital cameras) are capable of, this represents quite an improvement from last year.
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| The built-in flash is a new feature for Panasonic's mid-range HD models. |
The camcorder also can take photos at three different aspect ratios—4:3, 3:2, or 16:9. A complete list of the camcorder's photo size options is in the table below. When looking at this list, however, remember that the highest native resolution for the camcorder is 1920 x 1080. The higher resolution photos are all interpolated.
| Still Feature Specifications | |
| Resolution | 4:3 2592 x 1944 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 3:2 2688 x 1792 1680 x 1120 16:9 2816 x 1584 1920 x 1080 |
| Quality | Fine, Standard |
| ISO | N/A |
| Flash | Yes |
In addition to adding all these photo settings, Panasonic also implemented a smile shutter feature that is similar to what Sony has on its new camcorders. Smile shutter will automatically take a photo when the camcorder recognizes a smiling face within the frame. This feature will even work while you are recording video—with the camcorder continuing to record video during and after the photo is taken.
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