Panasonic HDC-SX5 First Impressions Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jul 30, 2007 3:00 AM

Intro Performance
Format Auto / Manual Controls
Still Features Handling and Use
Audio / Playback / Connectivity Other Features/Conclusion
Photo Gallery
Specs
   
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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
Auto/Easy Mode
Other Manual Controls Intelligent Contrast, Zebra stripes, Color Bars, Guidelines
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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