Panasonic HM-TA20 (blue)
As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good and definitely deserves consideration.
Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: The Panasonic HM-TA20 has a comfortable, rugged design, easy operation, and just enough features to keep it competitive.
The Bad: For a rugged minicamcorder, the TA20's screen and lens are largely unprotected. It has a narrow lens, and there's no 720/60p resolution option.
The Bottom Line: As rugged minicamcorders go, the Panasonic HM-TA20 is very good and definitely deserves consideration.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of Panasonic HM-TA20 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 175625 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 92/100 = Excellent.
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reghardware.co.uk
Review Summary: Review Pocket camcorders might have lost their appeal since the spread of HD-ready smartphones but the amphibious nature of the Panasonic HM-TA20 is still likely to grab the attention of holidaymakers. The HM-TA20 is an underwater pocket camcorder...
The Verdict: The Panasonic HM-TA20 is far from faultless and suffers from a chunky design and poorly implemented software. Still, if you have kids, are into water sports or just need a survive-all camcorder to take on holiday with you, it can be a reliable...
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t3.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic HM-TA20 pocket camcorder is an ideal on-the-go video recording device that's waterproof, shockproof and dustproof, but a little heavy to boot...
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theglobeandmail.com
Review Summary: When Cisco killed off its industry-leading Flip in April, it created a vacancy for a new chief in the cheap, pocket-sized camcorder space, and Panasonic hopes to fill it with the HM-TA20.
The Verdict: The ’00 HM-TA20 possesses some noble virtues, particularly its ability to take a lickin’ and keep on tickin,’ but it’s not the heir apparent to the Flip. If it’s possible for the category of cheap, pocket-sized camcorders to survive in an era in which...
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t3.com
Review Summary: On-the-go Panasonic pocket camcorder that's water-, shock- and dustproof
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camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: The HM-TA20 is Panasonic's newest attempt at a waterproof ultracompact camcorder. The model did a decent job in our performance tests, but it didn't handle all that well and it was surprisingly difficult to use. The camcorder is available in blue or...
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smarthouse.com.au
Review Summary: Weatherproof cameras are in big demand, they even skip over water if you believe the latest Panasonic digital camera ad. But does the Panasonic HM-TA20 live up to its tough reputation? We take a look.
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Is Panasonic's HM-TA20 the toughest pocket Internet camcorder on the market?
The Verdict: Taken purely as a pocket Internet camcorder, Panasonic’s HM-TA20 is decidedly average. It shoots decent video, but apart from the built-in video light it doesn’t have a particularly class-leading feature set. It’s a different story when the headline...
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: Panasonic's latest pocket video camera will shoot 1080p footage ... under water. We put it to the test.
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: Panasonic's latest pocket video camera will shoot 1080p footage ... under water. We put it to the test
The Verdict: It's waterproof, plus video quality is good, but too many niggles for a recommendation
Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00
- Panasonic
- HM-TA20A
General
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Product TypeCamcorder - 1080p
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Enclosure ColorBlue
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Camcorder Sensor Resolution5.33 megapixels
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Effective Video Resolution2.93 megapixels
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Digital Zoom4 x
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Effective Photo Resolution5.08 megapixels
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Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution8 megapixels
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Total Pixels5.33 megapixels
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Camcorder Media TypeFlash card
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Optical Sensor Size1/4.1"
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Optical Sensor TypeMOS
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Min Illumination9 lux
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Digital Video FormatH.264, iFrame
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Special EffectsSoft Skin, Sepia, Monochrome
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Image StabilizerElectronic
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Min Shutter Speed1/2 sec
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Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
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Shooting modesDigital photo mode
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White BalanceAutomatic
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Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic
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Image Recording FormatJPEG
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Webcam capabilityYes
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Widescreen Video CaptureYes
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AV InterfacesHDMI
Lens System
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TypeLens - 4.1 mm - F/2.8
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Lens apertureF/2.8
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Lens system typeLens
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Min focal length4.1 mm
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Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera49 mm
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Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Additional Features
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Built-in LightYes
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Low Lux / Night ModeYes
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Additional FeaturesExif Print support, DPOF support, USB charging, Audio recording, Built-in USB plug, Built-in speaker, YouTube capture mode, Skype enabled, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility
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SoftwarePanasonic HD Writer PE 2.0
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Included AccessoriesUSB extension cable, Wrist strap, Tripod
Display
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Type3 in LCD display
Connections
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Connector Type1 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Headphones, 1 x HDMI output
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Memory Card SlotSD card
Viewfinder
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Viewfinder TypeNone
Memory / Storage
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Media typeFlash card
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Supported Memory CardsSD Memory Card
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Image StorageJPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 640 x 480
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Video CaptureH.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 12Mbps, H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 9Mbps, iFrame - 960 x 540 - 24Mbps, H.264 - 640 x 480 - 3Mbps
System Requirements for PC Connection
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Peripheral DevicesUSB port
Miscellaneous
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ProtectionDust resistant, Shockproof, Waterproof
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Underwater DepthUp to 9.8 ft
Battery
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Supported Battery1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
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Audio input typeMicrophone
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Microphone typeBuilt-in
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Microphone Operation ModeStereo
Viewfinder / Display
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Display FeaturesBuilt-in
Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature32 °F
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Max Operating Temperature104 °F
Physical Characteristics
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Width2.5 in
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Depth0.7 in
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Height4.4 in
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Weight5.5 oz
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