WARNING: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.
The entry-level HDC-TM20 HD PAL Camcorder (Black) from Panasonic gives you high definition recording at an affordable price. Whether you want to record all the moments of your baby's first few years or show off your intimidating skateboard skills, the HDC-TM20 has solid features and the flexibility of 16GB internal flash memory or SD/SDHC memory card recording. If you're looking to do a little more with your memories, take advantage of the TM20's compatibility with Mac for editing in iMovie.
You don't have to worry about not getting that once in a lifetime moment, either. The camera's Intelligent Auto (iA) mode takes the confusion out of recording by automatically adjusting for your specific situation with features such as Face Detection and Scene Detection. Other advanced features like the Leica Dicomar lens and 16x optical zoom give you an added edge.
The HDC-TM20 provides the quality of HD, and ease-of-use, at a manageable price.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1.47Mp 1/6" MOS Sensor |
| Lens |
Leica Dicomar lens Focal length=2.95-47.2mm F/Stop=1.8-3.3 |
| Zoom |
16x Optical 40-1000x Digital |
| Filter Size | 43mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | PAL |
| Format | MPEG4-AVC/H.264 (AVCHD standard compliant) |
| Audio | Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) |
| Image Stabilization | Advanced Optical Image Stabilization |
| Lux |
Standard illumination: 1400 lux Minimum illumination: 9 lux (1/30 Low Light mode), 1 lux (Magic Pix) |
| Recording Media |
16GB Built-in flash memory SD/SDHC memory card (not included) |
| Recording Time |
16GB Built-in flash memory HA: 2 hours HE: 6 hours SD/SDHC memory card |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Wide LCD |
| Display Size | 2.7" (230,400 pixels) |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | No |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Flash - Yes Light - Yes |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media |
16GB Built-in flash memory SD/SDHC Memory Card (not included) |
| Resolution | 2.1Mp (1920 x 1080) |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | No |
| Output |
USB 2.0 HDMI Mini AV out Component |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Netherlandic, Turkish, Swedish |
| Compatible Operating Systems |
Windows XP, 2000, Vista Mac OS X 10.4 or higher for iMovie'08 7.1.2 or later (HD writer AE 1.0 is not available for Mac) |
| Power Requirements | 110-240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.52 x 2.64 x 5" (64 x 67 x 127mm) |
| Weight | 0.60 lb (270g) |