- home
- reviews
- news
- downloads
- cnet tv
On TechRepublic: 10 cool USB flash drive tricks
- log in
- join CNET
- welcome,
- my profile
- log out

Panasonic PV-GS400 comparison

Add to my list
Print
E-mail
Share

Features
Remove from comparison	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove
Product name	Panasonic PV-GS400	Panasonic PV-GS500	Panasonic PV-GS320	Panasonic PV-GS250	Panasonic AG-DVC30
Price	Check Prices	$1,299.99	$689.99	Check Prices	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	3.5 stars	4.0 stars	3.5 stars	3.5 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	August 15, 2005	February 12, 2006	February 01, 2007	March 15, 2005	April 15, 2004
The Bottom Line	The Panasonic PV-GS400 offers outstanding value in a camcorder for the discriminating consumer.	While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.	Delivering high-quality MiniDV footage and decent still images, the Panasonic PV-GS320 should appeal to advanced amateurs searching for a tape-based camcorder.	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.	A compact model with a wealth of features for its price, the Panasonic AG-DVC30 offers one of the best values in a three-chip MiniDV camera.
Similar Products	Compare more products	Compare more products	Compare more products	Compare more products	Compare more products
Lens aperture	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	F/1.8-2.8	Info unavailable	F/1.6
Wireless connectivity	No	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Flash type	Pop-up flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	None
Media type	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV	Mini DV
Optical zoom	12 x	12 x	10 x	10 x	16 x
Optical sensor type	3CCD	3CCD	3CCD	3CCD	3CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	700 x	700 x	700 x	700 x	160 x
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Battery included qty	1	Info unavailable	1	Info unavailable	1
Min illumination	12 lux	5 lux	1 lux	Info unavailable	4 lux
Weight	26.5 oz	Info unavailable	15.9 oz	Info unavailable	2.4 lbs
Image stabilizer	Electronic	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
Optical sensor size	1/4.7"	1/4.7"	1/6"	Info unavailable	1/4"
Effective sensor resolution	4.0 megapixels	Info unavailable	0.54 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
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	This product has been discontinued and replaced by the PV-GS500.	Amazon.com Marketplace $1,299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Amazon.com Marketplace $689.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available
Remove from comparison	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove	Remove