Panasonic HDC-SD9 Test (Camcorder)


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Panasonic HDC-SD9
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 5 different tests on the Panasonic HDC-SD9 (s).
Average score of all camcorders: B.
Product specs: Type: Flash Memory Camcorder; Optical zoom: 10x; Weight: 333g; Display diagonal: 2.7"; Digital zoom: 10 - 700; Recording Format: AVCHD; Recording Medium: SDHC - Card, SD - Card; Image Sensor: 3 CCD ... more info
 
PC Advisor
Publication date 5/2008
Single test 		8 out of 10 points Value for money: 8 out of 10 points
While a little has been sacrificed to fit such a capable camcorder into such a small body, PC Advisor feels it's a worthy tradeoff.
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TIPA - European Photo & Imaging Awards
Publication date 5/2008
Single test 		without final score Award Winner 2008
"... On top of the excellent image quality, this camcorder also has advanced features like face detection and the unique Intelligence Shooting guide. ..."
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PC Pro
Issue 6/2008
Single test 		"very good" (5 out of 6 stars) "Recommended"
This is a positive upgrade from the HDC-SD5. Not only does it have all the SD5 had to offer but also adds progressive scan for true Full HD. The SD9 also has the new 17Mb/sec AVCHD HA quality mode as well as 13Mb/sec HG. This, however, will only allow you to fit around 30 minutes of footage on a 4GB SDHC card. It also has a reasonable price tag which is why PC Pro predicts it will be flying out the door.
 
MacWorld
Issue 5/2008
6 products on test 		4 out of 5 stars
A small yet capable High Definition camera which is perfectly suited for shooting home movies. Not only is the HDC-SD9 quick when it comes to general camcorder operations but it also has expandable storage capacity via a SDHC media. Unfortunately this is also a down side as the SD is the only means of storage available on this camera. Because of it 's size the HDC-SD9's picture quality does not compete with some of the larger High Definition camcorders available on the market. Leaving MacWorld to suggest this camera is one for which a choice between size and quality will have to be made.
 
Computer act!ve
Publication date 4/2008
Single test 		3 out of 5 stars
Computeract!ve like the SD9 camera well enough, its image quality was good and even at full zoom, the image remained relatively smooth thanks to the built-in image stabilisation. Their main concern was with its price, suggesting that this is higher than some similarly specced models due to its smaller size.
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 2/2008
Single test 		9 out of 10 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points "Recommended"
"... for the everyday camcorder user, the HDC-SD9 really showcases what Flash memory has going for it. It's unfeasibly tiny and light, yet packs a lot of features and impressive HD video quality. ..."
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Summary of Panasonic HDC-SD9



The Panasonic HDC-SD9 camcorder proved its mettle in TIPA - European Photo & Imaging Awards online magazine, coming away with first place.


The camcorder was tested in 6 different magazines most of them feeling the product did at least have some merit.
The best review that the Panasonic HDC-SD9 could rack up was "very good" (5 out of 6 stars), which was given by PC Pro magazine in 6/2008. Computer act!ve online magazine gave the product a score of 3 out of 5 stars in issue 4/2008, which was the lowest score it received.
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 was also able to walk away with the "Recommended" (TrustedReviews 2/2008) prize.