Panasonic PV-GS200 comparison

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Product name	Panasonic PV-GS200	Panasonic PV-GS500	Panasonic PV-GS250	Panasonic PV-GS400	Canon Vixia HF200
Price	Check Prices	$1,299.99	Check Prices	Check Prices	$479.00 to $869.95
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 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	3.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	March 15, 2004	February 12, 2006	March 15, 2005	August 15, 2005	April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	A small, portable three-CCD camera at an attractively low price--with some trade-offs.	While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.	A bargain for a three-chip camera, the Panasonic PV-GS250 is a great choice for an amateur with serious aspirations or just a discerning eye.	The Panasonic PV-GS400 offers outstanding value in a camcorder for the discriminating consumer.	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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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	No	Info unavailable
Lens aperture	F/1.8-2.8	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	F/1.8-3.2
Flash type	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Pop-up flash	Built-in flash
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV	Flash card
Optical zoom	10 x	12 x	10 x	12 x	15 x
Optical sensor type	3CCD	3CCD	3CCD	3CCD	CMOS
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	700 x	700 x	700 x	700 x	300 x
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	1	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1	1
Min illumination	1 lux	5 lux	Info unavailable	12 lux	0.4 lux
Weight	1.1 lbs	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	26.5 oz	12 oz
Image stabilizer	Electronic	Optical	Optical	Electronic	Optical (SuperRange)
Optical sensor size	1/6"	1/4.7"	Info unavailable	1/4.7"	1/4"
Effective sensor resolution	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	4.0 megapixels	2.99 megapixels
Service & support type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year warranty
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	This product has been discontinued and replaced by the PV-GS500.	B&H Photo-Video $749.99 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $549.99 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 18 CNET Certified stores
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