Drop, charge, and lose the cordsManufacturer: Panasonic Part number: SDR-S150
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
How we rate-
Design: 8.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 5.0
Image quality: 5.0
Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Panasonic SDR-S150
price range: $976.88
While compact and convenient, Panasonic's SD-based SDR-S150 camcorder doesn't make the quality cut.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Panasonic Gets Short Shrift Again!"
by sven ayer on March 18, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Excellent camera to carry around"
by jeffyuau on May 27, 2007
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part Number: SDR-S150
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 700 x
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 1 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/60 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Webcam Capability Yes
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 0.8 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG-2 - 704 x 480, 320 x 240 - Web camera mode
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 2 GB Flash - SD Memory Card
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2048 x 1512, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Flash card
- Recording Speed LP, SP, XP
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 3.3 ft - 6.6 ft
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 3 mm - 30 mm - F/1.8-2.8
- Focal Length 3 mm - 30 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.8
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 12 element(s)
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Leica
- Max focal length 30 mm
- Features Built-in lens hood, Built-in lens shield, Low dispersion glass
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Direct print, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Hand strap
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.8 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1, 1 x USB, Composite video/audio output, DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x USB cable, 1 x A/V cable, Headphones adapter
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 210,000 pixels
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 3.3 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 8.8 oz
Manufacturer info
- Panasonic
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
- Address: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, Secaucus, NJ. 07094
- Phone: 800/662-3537
