Panasonic PV-GS500 Camcorder Review

by David Kender
Published on Jun 2, 2006 1:15 AM

 
Intro Performance
Format Tour
Auto / Manual Controls Still Features
Handling and Use Audio / Playback / Connectivity
Other Features Comparisons / Conclusion
Specs/Ratings
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Specs
CCD Size 1/4.7
Low Price 899.99
CCD Pixel Count Video 1070000
High Definition
Sensor Type ccd
CCD Pixel Count Still 1070000
CCD Effective Pixels Video 700000
CCD Effective Pixels Still 0
CCD Count 3
Still Pixel Shifting 0
Still Pixel Count 0
Still Resolution Dimensions Maximum 2288x1728
Still Media SD
Flash
Memory Included 16MB
Filter Diameter 10.00
Focal Distance Minimum 3.30
Focal Distance Maximum 39.60
fstop Minimum 1.60
fstop Maximum 2.80
Minimum Lux 12.00
Special Night Modes Magic Pix, 0 Lux Magix Pix
Optical Zoom 12.00
Digital Zoom 700.00
Firewire
USB
svideo In
svideo Out
Composite In
Composite Out
Microphone In
Microphone Out
Control L
Other Control Interface wired remote input
XLR In
Manual Focus Type Ring
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, Fluorecent, Halogen, Manual
Manual Gain
Manual Gain Steps 7
Manual Audio Modes
Audio Dubbing
Accessory Shoe
Hot Acessory Shoe
LCD Size 2.70
LCD Pixels 0
Touch Screen
Hybrid LCD
Viewfinder Type Color
Viewfinder Pixels 0
Weight 585.13
Width 73.00
Height 91.01
Length 153.01
Included Battery Life 134.00
Replaces PV-GS400
Sister Model Down PV-GS300
Webcam
MPEG
Progressive Scan
Recording Format MiniDV
LP Mode
Maximum Recording Time 90.00
Ease of Recording Modes Auto
Body Color Silver
Video Light
Included Software Motion DV Studio
Image Stabilization Optical
35mm Focal Distance Minimum 0.00
35mm Focal Distance Maximum 0.00
Ratings Weight
Video Performance 8.60 4
Video Resolution 17.80 1.5
Front 8.50 0.2
Right 8.50 0.3
Back 8.50 0.25
Left 8.50 0.2
Top 8.50 0.15
Automatic Control 6.00 0.5
Overall Manual Control 7.50 0.6
Zoom 7.00 0.75
Focus 6.50 0.7
Exposure 5.50 0.65
Shutter Speed 7.00 0.6
White Balance 7.00 0.55
Gain 7.00 0.5
Other Manual Control 0.00 0.5
Ease of Use 6.00 1
Still Features 9.00 0.8
Still Resolution 6.20 1
Still Performance 6.60 1.2
Low Light Performance 6.75 4
Zoom Ratio 12.00 0.5
Wide Angle 8.60 0.8
VCR Mode 6.50 0.3
LCD Viewfinder 6.25 0.6
Audio 7.25 1
Handling 9.50 1.25
Portability 4.75 0.8
Battery 13.40 1
Compression 8.00 0.5
Media 8.00 0.4
Editing 8.00 0.6
Widescreen 16x9 7.50 0.9
Scan Rates 24p 1.00 0.7
Jacks/Ports/Plugs 6.50 0.8
Other Features 7.50 0.7
Value 3.75 1.25
Total246.6875 
 

 



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