Panasonic HDC-TM300 Product Specs
The Panasonic HDC-TM300 (MSRP $1299.99) is the flash memory equivalent of the HDC-HS300, which we reviewed earlier this year. Without the bulky hard drive, the TM300 has a slimmer profile that's more comfortable to hold and easier on the eyes. However, it still has the impressive video performance that drew our approval when we reviewed its hard-drive-based sister model.
The TM300 records excellent video in all lighting conditions, captures surprisingly good still photos, and has just about every feature you could want in a consumer camcorder. Combine that with some user-friendly automatic controls and you have a recipe for one of the best camcorders of 2009.
*_Update_: The Panasonic HDC-TM300 was, in fact, selected as our 2009 Camcorder of the Year. To see why we selected it and read about our other 2009 awards, "check out the 2009 CamcorderInfo.com Select Awards":http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Camcorderinfo-com-Select-Awards-2009-37268.htm.*
| Panasonic HDC-TM300- 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/) | 16.00 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 1.80 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) | 72.00 mm |
| Height (mm) | 70.00 mm |
| Length (mm) | 141.00 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Black |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.70 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 |
| Panasonic HDC-TM300 Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 9.54 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 10.37 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 9.00 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 8.80 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 10.97 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 7.44 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 7.70 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 11.48 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 8.00 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 8.52 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 7.00 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 10.27 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 9.00 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 4.34 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 7.00 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 6.60 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 9.50 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 10.00 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 7.75 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 4.00 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 7.50 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 5.00 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 12.21 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 6.10 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 7.40 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 6.98 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 6.84 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 5.25 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 9.00 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 4.00 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 6.50 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 6.13 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 5.75 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 4.00 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 267 | ||
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