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Panasonic HDC-TM700
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JVC Everio GZ-HM1
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Canon Legria HF S21
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Panasonic HDC-HS300
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JVC Everio GZ-HM400
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 • The HDC-SD60 features a new 1/4.1-inch CMOS sensor and a 25x optical zoom lens.• The lens also features a built-in cover. • The HDC-SD60 comes in black or silver. |
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Introduction | (Page 2 of 11) | Compression & Media |  |
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| The new 25x optical zoom lens is one of the most impressive features of the HDC-SD60. |
The HDC-SD60 has most of the same features as Panasonic's mid-range HD models from last year, but Panasonic has done a lot of tinkering under the hood. The SD60 has a new 1/4.1-inch CMOS sensor and it is equipped with a 25x optical zoom lens—both significant improvements over last year's models.
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| Filter Diameter | None | Type | CMOS | |
| Focal Range | 3.02 - 75.5mm | Size | 1/4.1 inches | |
| Focal Range (35mm equiv.) | 35.7 - 893mm | Pixel Count (Gross) | 3.32 megapixels | |
| Aperture | f/1.8 - f/3.3 | Pixel Count (Effective) | 2.11 megapixels (video) 2.32 megapixel (stills) |
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| The front of the camcorder has a flash and video light. |
The HDC-SD60 looks pretty standard from the front, although the new LED video light worked surprisingly well. There's also a built-in flash above the lens and a built-in speaker below. The new wide-angle, 25x optical zoom lens is quite impressive for a mid-range HD camcorder.
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| The right side is mostly plastic, but it is very comfortable to hold. |
The right side of the camcorder is mostly plastic, but it does have a comfortable, textured feel. The DC port is also rather hidden at the top left and is covered by a plastic protector.
The battery pack loads in the back of the camcorder.
On the back of the camcorder is the battery compartment, a mode dial switch, and the start/stop record button.
The HDC-SD60 isn't overly populated with buttons.
Inside the LCD cavity are a number of ports—HDMI terminal, USB port, and the AV-multi connector (works with Panasonic's combo AV and Component cable). The SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot is also located inside the LCD cavity along with the power button. The 2.7-inch LCD flips out on the left side and has a number of buttons on the base of the panel.
The top of the HDC-SD60 has a few controls.
The top of the camcorder has the zoom toggle, photo shutter button, and a grooved area to place your fingertips. There are also two small buttons—the OIS (image stabilization) and iA/Manual button—on the top side of the camcorder.
The bottom has a tripod mount and battery release.
| Introduction | Product Tour | Compression & Media | Manual Controls |
| Still Features | Handling & Use | Playback & Connectivity | Audio & Other Features |
| Conclusion | Photo Gallery | Specs |
