Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV953 comparison

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Product name	Panasonic Palmcorder PV-DV953	Panasonic AG-DVX100B	GL2 Digital Video Camcorder	Sony Handycam HDR-FX7	Canon Vixia HF200
Price	$1,999.99	$2,449.00 to $2,899.95	$1,895.00 to $2,189.00	$1,749.00 to $2,199.00	$549.00 to $749.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	March 31, 2003	November 15, 2005	July 15, 2002	October 15, 2006	April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	This model is a capable and easy-to-use three-chip MiniDV camcorder for advanced videographers who prize portability.	Panasonic has listened. The third incarnation of the AG-DVX100 offers unrivalled bang for the buck in a prosumer standard-definition MiniDV camera.	This outstanding performer raises the bar for prosumer MiniDV camcorders.	The Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 is an excellent high-definition camcorder from a video perspective, but it's less satisfying if you're an audio control freak.	While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking.
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Lens aperture	F/1.6	F/1.6	F/1.6-2.9	Info unavailable	F/1.8-3.2
Flash type	Pop-up flash	None	None	Info unavailable	Built-in flash
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV (HDV)	Flash card
Optical zoom	10 x	10 x	20 x	20 x	15 x
Optical sensor type	3CCD	3CCD	3CCD with Pixel Shift	3 ClearVid CMOS	CMOS
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	700 x	Info unavailable	100 x	Info unavailable	300 x
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	Info unavailable	1	Info unavailable	1	1
Min illumination	15 lux	3 lux	0.37 lux	4 lux	0.4 lux
Weight	1.8 lbs	3.7 lbs	2.4 lbs	Info unavailable	12 oz
Image stabilizer	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical (Super Steady Shot)	Optical (SuperRange)
Optical sensor size	1/6"	1/3"	1/4"	1/4"	1/4"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	3.8 megapixels	Info unavailable	1.04 megapixels	2.99 megapixels
Service & support type	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Automatic
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Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,999.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	B&H Photo-Video $2,449.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $2,899.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $2,189.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $1,999.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $1,999.00 In stock: Yes Willoughbys Est.1898 $2,199.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 5 authorized stores	TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $549.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $549.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 15 CNET Certified stores
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