Panasonic HDC-SX5 Camcorder Review

by Michael Perlman
Published on Oct 17, 2007 4:45 PM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features
Comparisons / Conclusion
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    Specs and Ratings
    		  


    Core Specs
    Year 2007
    Low Price 0.00
    Format Hybrid
    Class Consumer
    High Definition
    Imager and Processing
    Sensor Size (in.) 1/6
    Sensor Count 3
    Gross Pixel Count Video 560000.00
    Gross Pixel Count Still 560000.00
    Effective Pixel Count Video 520000.00
    Effective Pixel Count Still 520000.00
    Progressive Scan (output)
    Still Pixel Shifting 0
    Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 1920x1080
    Lens
    Optical Zoom 10.00
    Digital Zoom 700.00
    Filter Diameter (mm) 37.00
    Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 3.00
    Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 30.00
    35mm Focal Distance Minimum (mm) 42.90
    35mm Focal Distance Maximum (mm) 429.00
    F-stop Minimum 1.80
    F-stop Maximum 2.80
    Minimum Lux (reported) 5.00
    Image Stabilization Optical
    Manual/Automatic Contols
    Manual Focus Type Joystick
    Manual Exposure
    Manual Exposure Steps 0
    Manual Aperture
    Manual Aperture Max (f/) 1.80
    Manual Aperture Min (f/) 16.00
    Manual Shutter Speed
    Manual Shutter Speed Steps 0
    Minimum Shutter Speed 1/30
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000
    White Balance Modes auto, manual, indoor, outdoor,
    Manual Gain
    Manual Gain Steps 14
    Manual Audio Modes
    Audio Dubbing
    Other Manual Controls Intelligent Contrast, Zebra stripes, Color Bars, Guidelines
    Auto/Easy Mode
    Special Night Mode(s) MagicPix
    Ports
    Firewire
    USB
    Composite (RCA) In
    Composite (RCA) Out
    S-Video In
    S-Video Out
    Component In
    Component Out
    HDMI
    Microphone In
    Headphone Out
    XLR In
    Control L
    Other Control Interface(s) SD/SDHC slot
    Body
    Body Type Horizontal
    Weight (gram) 544.31
    Width (mm) 83.82
    Height (mm) 93.98
    Length (mm) 149.86
    Body Color(s) Black Silver
    Accessory Shoe
    Accessory Shoe Hot
    LCD Size (in.) 2.70
    LCD Resolution (Pixels) 300000
    Touch Screen
    Hybrid (Non-Solarizing) LCD
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Resolution (Pixels) 0.00
    Video Light
    Flash
    Still Media SDHC/SD
    Still Media Included none
    Other
    Replaces HDC-DX1
    Sister Model Down HDC-DX1
    Included Battery VW-VBG260 Rechargable Battery pack
    Included Battery Life (min.) 0
    Recording Quality Options HG, HN, HE, XP, SP, LP
    Max Recording Time (min.) 0.00
    Webcam
    Included Software HD Writer 2.0
    Included Remote Control
    Ratings
    Video Performance 8.75
    Video Resolution 18.00
    Low Light Performance 2.31
    Stabilization 7.71
    Wide Angle 9.60
    Compression 5.00
    Media 8.00
    Editing 4.00
    Front 6.50
    Back 4.75
    Left 3.50
    Right 5.00
    Top 5.00
    Automatic Controls 6.50
    Overall Manual Controls 6.75
    Zoom 6.50
    Zoom Power/Ratio 10.00
    Focus 6.50
    Exposure and Aperture 5.69
    Shutter Speed 8.10
    White Balance 5.50
    Gain 6.00
    Other Manual Controls 3.50
    Still Features 6.00
    Still Performance 9.57
    Still Resolution 4.77
    Ease of Use 6.00
    Handling 6.00
    Menu 6.50
    Portability 3.75
    LCD and Viewfinder 6.50
    Battery Life 15.40
    Audio 7.50
    Playback 4.25
    Connectivity 8.00
    Other Features 5.00
    Value 4.50
     



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