Panasonic PV-GS180 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jul 16, 2006 2:00 PM

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



Specs
CCD Size 1/6
Low Price 529.00
High Definition
CCD Pixel Count Video 800000
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 800000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 440000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 530000
CCD Count 3
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 1760x1320
Still Media SD
Flash
Memory Included none
Filter Diameter 10.00
Focal Distance Minimum 2.45
Focal Distance Maximum 24.50
fstop Minimum 1.80
fstop Maximum 2.80
Minimum Lux 0.00
Special Night Modes MagicPix, 0 Lux MagicPix
Optical Zoom 10.00
Digital Zoom 700.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Joystick
Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure Steps 14
Minimum Shutter Speed 1/60
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000
Manual Shutter Speed
Manual Shutter Speed Steps 14
Manual White Balance
White Balance Modes Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Manual
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 18
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.50
LCD Pixels 113000
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color Electronic
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Camera Body Type Horizontal
Weight 410.00
Width 71.00
Height 73.00
Length 123.00
Included Battery Life 82.00
Replaces PV-GS150
Sister Model Up PV-GS59
Sister Model Down PV-GS300
Webcam
MPEG
MPEG Maximum Resolution 320x240
Progressive Scan
Recording Format MiniDV
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 90.00
Ease of Recording Modes Auto
Body Color SIlver, Grey
Video Light
Image Stabilization Electronic
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
Ratings
Video Performance 8.25
Video Resolution 15.80
Front 8.25
Right 8.50
Back 8.50
Left 7.50
Top 8.50
Automatic Control 5.25
Overall Manual Control 7.50
Zoom 7.00
Focus 5.00
Exposure 5.50
Shutter Speed 7.00
White Balance 7.00
Gain 7.00
Other Manual Control 0.00
Ease of Use 6.00
Still Features 7.50
Still Resolution 4.40
Still Performance 6.50
Low Light Performance 5.50
Zoom Ratio 10.00
Wide Angle 8.60
VCR Mode 6.50
LCD Viewfinder 5.50
Audio 7.00
Handling 8.50
Portability 5.00
Battery 8.20
Compression 8.00
Media 8.00
Editing 8.00
Widescreen 16x9 7.50
Scan Rates 24p 0.00
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 6.50
Other Features 7.50
Value 4.00
 



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