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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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CommentsSpecs & Ratings
| {{product_name}} Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 1299.99 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Flash Memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Prosumer |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (OIS) |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | AVCHD |
| SD Video Format | None |
| Frame Rate(s) | 60i, 24P |
| Primary Audio Format | Dolby Digital (5.1ch) |
| Secondary Audio Format | None |
| Primary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Secondary Media | Memory Card |
| Tertiary Media | None |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC |
| Included Media Capacity | 32GB Internal Flash Memory |
| Maximum Recording Time (highest quality in minutes) | 240 |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | HA (17Mbps), HG (13Mbps), HX (9Mbps), HE (6Mbps) |
| Included Software | HD Writer AE 1.0 |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Slider, Ring, Buttons |
| Optical Zoom | 12 x |
| Advanced Zoom | 0 x |
| Digital Zoom | 700 x |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Manual Focus Control Type(s) | None |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | Yes |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Steps | 11 |
| Manual Aperture | Yes |
| Manual Aperture Steps | 14 |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 16.0 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 1.8 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | Yes |
| Manual Shutter Speed Steps | 14 |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/60 |
| Manual White Balance | Yes |
| White Balance Presets | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor 1, Indoor 2, Manual |
| Manual Gain | Yes |
| Manual Gain Steps | 7 |
| Manual Noise Reduction | No |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | Yes |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | Soft Skin Mode, Digital Cinema Color (x.v. Color), Sharpness, Color |
| Low Light Mode(s) | MagicPix, Auto Slow Shutter |
| Scene Mode(s) | Portrait, Snow, Sunset, Sports, Spotlight, Beach, Fireworks, Landcape, Night |
| Other Manual Control(s) | Tele Macro, Guide Lines, Zebra, Luminance, Histogram |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 3:2 – 3984 x 2656 (interpolated), 3264 x 2176, 2592 x 1728; 16:9 – 4224 x 2376 (interpolated), 3328 x 1872, 2560 x 1440; 4:3 – 3520 x 2640 (interpolated), 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 640 x 480 |
| Still Image Quality Option(s) | Fine, Standard |
| Flash | Yes |
| Flash Settings | Auto, On, Off; Red-Eye Reduction On, Off; Intensity Normal, High, Low |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Manual ISO | No |
| Continuous Shot | No |
| Bracketing | No |
| Other Still Feature(s) | Burst (30fps or 60fps) |
| Still Media | 32GB Internal Flash Memory, SD/SDHC Memory Card |
| Still Media Included | 32GB Internal Flash Memory |
| Body Type | Horizontal |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 386.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 72.0 mm |
| Height (mm) | 70.0 mm |
| Length (mm) | 141.0 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.7 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 230400 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 183000 pixels |
| Viewfinder Diopter Adjuster | Yes |
| Video Light | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Composite (RCA) output | Yes |
| Composite (RCA) input | No |
| FireWire | No |
| Audio-only AV input | No |
| S-Video | No |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | Yes |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Headphone output | Yes |
| External Microphone input | Yes |
| LANC / Control L | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | No |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Docking Station | No |
| Card Slot 1 | SD/SDHC |
| Sister Model Up | HDC-HS300 |
| Sister Model Down | HDC-SD300 |
| Included Battery | VW-VBG130 |
| Other Accessories | Touchscreen stylus |
| Other Features | Time lapse recording, AGS, Quick Start, Pre-Record, Auto-Focus assist lamp, faders |
| {{product_name}} Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 9.54 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 10.37 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 9.0 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 8.8 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 10.97 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 7.44 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 7.7 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 11.48 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 8.0 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 8.52 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 7.0 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 10.27 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 9.0 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 4.34 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 7.0 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 6.6 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 9.5 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 10.0 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 7.75 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 4.0 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 7.5 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 5.0 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 12.21 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 6.1 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 7.4 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 6.98 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 6.84 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 5.25 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 9.0 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 4.0 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 6.5 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 6.13 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 5.75 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 4.0 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 267 | ||
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