6 best Panasonic camcorders

This camcorder from Panasonic cannot be called the pinnacle of perfection. However, at the time of its announcement, the characteristics could surprise. In the reviews, the device was praised for the presence of NFC and Wi-Fi modules, because then such equipment was extremely rarely equipped with them. The reviews often mentioned the good quality of the recorded sound. Importantly, the camera saves it in 5.1 format. If the result does not suit you, you can connect a microphone-gun or a lavalier using the appropriate connector. Other features of the camcorder include a 20x optical zoom, excellent image stabilization, and a small dial for changing aperture and other settings. It is, of course, less convenient than the ring around the lens, but at least the very fact of its presence is important - many other inexpensive camcorders do without it.

One of the most affordable Panasonic camcorders among those that can record a picture in 4K resolution. When it was created, the Japanese tried in every possible way to save money. As a result, the device received a number of simplifications. For example, if you select the maximum resolution, you will only be able to use 25 fps. Also, this model does not have a built-in NFC chip, but this is quite possible to put up with. What can not be said about the wheel, designed to change additional parameters. It turned out to be quite small, and therefore it is very inconvenient to transfer focus from one object to another. But the ring rotating around the lens is found only in more expensive models. Fortunately, this is where the list of simplifications ends, the remaining characteristics of the camcorder should only please the buyer.

An excellent choice for those who need a camcorder that can record a picture in 4K resolution. Yes, it does this with a frequency of no higher than 25 frames / s, but the Japanese manufacturer does not ask for the biggest money (however, this model is no longer cheap).The device is based on a not very large MOS-matrix, due to which a 24x optical zoom is implemented here. Nothing bad can be said about the image stabilization, which works here almost perfectly. It is proposed to carry out cropping using a three-inch LCD display. If its use for some reason seems inconvenient, an electronic viewfinder will come to the rescue. You can also control the camcorder remotely using a smartphone using Wi-Fi connection. Even the Japanese were generous with the ring around the lens, usually used to adjust focusing.

One of the lightest camcorders among those with professional status. However, such it is assigned only conditionally.The fact is that the device uses an unacceptably small matrix - a similar one is built into amateur models. Yes, and its resolution leaves much to be desired. Because of this, when shooting in low light conditions, you will inevitably encounter an abundance of digital noise. However, this is the only major downside. The remaining aspects of the camcorder will definitely please you, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of this model. In particular, there are no complaints about the number of buttons. Another advantage is the built-in ND filter. And the power of the processor used here is enough even to record 4K video at 60 frames / s.

This professional camcorder features a handgrip, electronic viewfinder and large LCD display. Among its connectors there is everything you need, up to HD-SDI. But the main feature of the device is the matrix. It has both high resolution and large physical dimensions. As a result, the camcorder performs well even when shooting at dusk or at night. The high-aperture Leica Dicomar optics helps in this matter.By the way, the camera offers only 13x zoom. But with such matrix sizes, nothing else was expected. Much more important is the focusing implemented here, which turned out to be as smooth and accurate as possible. A powerful processor contributes to a high frame rate.

This model is the ideal choice if you are just starting out as an operator. This is one of the most inexpensive professional camcorders among those released by Panasonic. I am glad that the features characteristic of amateur devices have not disappeared from it. For example, a perfectly working optical stabilizer was introduced here. Zoom is also available. For cropping, it is proposed to use a 3.5-inch LCD display with high resolution. In difficult conditions, you can use the electronic viewfinder. And how many buttons and controls are located on the body! Another feature of this model is the built-in ND filter, which greatly facilitates the task in too bright sunlight.