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Panasonic SDR-H40 comparison

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Release date April 01, 2009 February 01, 2009 April 01, 2009 February 01, 2009
The Bottom Line The Panasonic SDR-H80 has the zoom power of a telescope and a lot of storage in a compact body, but the video results are not nearly as thrilling. Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available. 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. If storage amount, zoom range, and easy operation are on your list of needs before video quality, check out the Sony Handycam DCR-SR47.
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Features
Lens apertureF/1.9-4.3
F/1.9-5.7
F/2.0-5.2
F/1.8-3.2
F/1.8-6.0
Flash typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBuilt-in flash
Info unavailable
Media typeHard disk drive
Flash card
Hard disk drive
Flash card
Flash card
Flash card
Hard disk drive
Optical zoom42 x
70 x
37 x
15 x
60 x
Optical sensor typeCCD
CCD
CCD
CMOS
Advanced HAD CCD
Video input typeCamcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Camcorder
Digital zoom2000 x
3500 x
2000 x
300 x
2000 x
Battery technologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLithium ion
Lithium ion
Info unavailable
Battery included qtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1
1
Info unavailable
Min illumination2 lux
2 lux
1.3 lux
0.4 lux
6 lux
Weight12 oz
10.6 oz
7.9 oz
12 oz
10.6 oz
Image stabilizerOptical
Optical (Advanced O.I.S.)
Electronic
Optical (SuperRange)
Electronic (Steady Shot)
Optical sensor size1/6"
1/8"
1/6"
1/4"
1/8"
Effective sensor resolutionInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.99 megapixels
Info unavailable
Service & support typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable
Manual focusManual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
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