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Introduction
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01.Design
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02.Product Tour
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03.Performance
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04.Color Performance
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05.Low Light Performance
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06.Motion Performance
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07.Sharpness Performance
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08.Sample Videos
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09.Usability
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10.Ease of Use
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11.Handling
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12.Controls
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13.Features
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14.Recording Options
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15.Hardware
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16.Other Features
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17.Canon HF S100 Comparison
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18.Sony HDR-TG5V Comparison
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19.JVC GZ-X900 Comparison
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20.Conclusion
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21.Photo Gallery
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22.Specs & Ratings
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23.Comments
Panasonic HDC-TM300
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ConclusionJVC GZ-X900 Comparison
The JVC GZ-X900 is a unique camcorder: the slim boxy contour lacks a handstrap, but makes the body more portable and more durable. The incredibly high resolution sensor results in some very high video sharpness, but still sharpness is hurt by the camcorder’s tendency to oversharpen still photos. The high resolution also causes some trouble in low light; sensitivity is so poor that most images are very dark and noisy unless you compensate with a slow shutter speed.
Those troubles aside, the X900 performed very well in our testing labs, demonstrating excellent color accuracy, low noise, and clear, fluid motion. In fact, the X900 came in ahead of the TM300 in color, motion, and video sharpness. The TM300, however, was light years ahead of the X900 in low light performance and beat it out in bright light noise as well. Most surprisingly, the X900 seems designed as a true video/still hybrid, but the still photos just weren’t that impressive. The TM300 has more options and better quality when it comes to taking photographs.
And that’s not all. The TM300 has a seemingly endless list of features that the X900 lacks, including more robust manual controls, better connectivity, and a viewfinder. At $1000, we’re not sure there’s a compelling reason to choose the X900, beyond its unique shape and portability. Even that is a stretch, since Sony’s HDR-TG5 is just as portable, durable, and has better overall performance.
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