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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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JVC GZ-X900 ComparisonSony HDR-TG5V Comparison
The Sony HDR-TG5V is a very different camcorder than the TM300. Its compact design make it easy to stash in a jacket pocket or small bag, but it also means there isn’t a lot of room for the bells and whistles that more advanced users have come to know and love. Plus, the $1000 price point means that the TG5 is compact, but far from a budget cam.
However… don’t let the TG5’s diminutive size fool you. This little camcorder packs quite a punch and gave the TM300 a run for its money in video performance. The model from Panasonic has a commanding advantage in low light sensitivity, but in every other area, the TM300 was just a step ahead. (The TG5 actually outperformed the TM300 in bright light noise and still sharpness.) In terms of features, there’s an extensive laundry list of options that the TM300 possesses and the TG5 lacks. That includes (but is not limited to) a viewfinder, accessory shoe, microphone and headphone jacks, audio level controls, gain control, the adjustable lens ring, and a hand strap.
This should leave most consumers with a clear choice: if you like the compact size of the TG5, its performance will not disappoint. If manual controls are important to you, the upright Sony is a model to avoid.
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