Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black)
If you're looking for a way to capture in HD, without breaking the bank, the Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder does just that. This affordable HD camcorder records 1920 x 1080i video directly to removable SD/SDHC memory cards (not included), making transfer of footage a breeze. The SD10 also acts as a digital still camera with 2.1MP still capture.
You'll benefit from a number of recording features, including 16x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto mode, and a 2.7" touchscreen LCD. Other useful features include Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. with Active Mode which compensates for shakes, shifts, and movement for both video and still images. Other considerations worthy of note would be the built-in flash and video lights, which are key to successful low light recording. In addition, the camcorder includes a stylus pen for easier navigation of the touchscreen. The HDC-SD10 provides a solid package, with user-friendly options for the budget-conscious.
- Full 1920 x 1080i HD Recording
- The HDC-SD10 records in 1920 x 1080i high definition to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included), which results in fine detail and high resolution when viewing memories on your HDTV
- 1/6" CMOS Image Sensor
- The 1/6" CMOS image sensor captures life-like high definition video (MPEG4-AVC/H.264) and 2.1MP still (JPEG) images
- 16x Optical Zoom
- 16x optical zoom brings far off subjects up close with little to no loss in image quality
- 2.7" Touchscreen LCD
- The 2.7" wide LCD gives you a generous viewing surface on which to navigate menus, compose and playback footage. In addition, the touchscreen allows you to pinpoint focus with iA AF/AE tracking
- Digital Stills
- The HDC-SD10 doubles as a digital still camera. Still images in the JPEG format easily upload to the Internet for sharing
- Advanced O.I.S. with Active Mode
- Panasonic's advanced O.I.S. helps suppress the effects of hand-shake as you shoot, for both motion and still images. This system uses gyrosensors to detect even tiny amounts of hand-shake, then shifts a lens and adjusts the optical axis to compensate. Because the system is optical, there's only minimal loss of image quality even when viewed on a large-screen TV
- iA for Smart Control
- Panasonic's iA helps avoid problems in difficult shooting situations by automatically making the optimal camera settings and activating certain functions. For example, iA now includes AF Tracking, a function that "locks" on and follows a subject as it moves, so images are sharply focused and properly exposed
- Creative Control and Workflow Features
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- Video light and flash
- Built-in MPEG2 converter
- 1.9-second quick power on
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1.47 Megapixel 1/6" CMOS |
| Lens |
2.95 - 47.2 mm f/1.8 - 2.8 |
| Zoom |
Optical: 16x Digital: 1000x |
| Filter Size | 30.5 mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC |
| Recording Time | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Video Format |
High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 |
| Still Image Resolution | JPEG: 2.1 Megapixel |
| Audio Format | 2-ChannelStereo |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Lux |
1400 (Standard illumination) 9 (1/30 low light mode) 1 (Magic Pix) |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | None |
| Tripod Mount | 1/4" |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | None |
| Outputs |
1x A/V 1x USB 2.0 1x Mini HDMI 1x Component Video (out) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Windows
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| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Power Adapter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.87 x 2.48 x 4.51" / 47.50 x 62.99 x 114.55 mm |
| Weight | 0.5 lb / 226.80 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 38 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable to operate (33)
- Great picture quality (29)
- Simple controls (24)
- Great features (21)
- Great sound (14)
Cons
- Poor battery life (9)
- Low-quality recordings (3)
- No external mic input (3)
- Short battery life (3)
Best Uses
- Home movies (30)
- Travel (24)
- HD shooting (18)
- Documentaries (6)
- Movies/short films (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (27), Enthusiast (5), Pro videographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
At this price, you can't beat it!
I work in television and do some side-work as an independent videographer, so I wasn't sure if I could live with a low-end consumer grade camcorder. But I can't break out the $2,500 camera ...Read complete review
I work in television and do some side-work as an independent videographer, so I wasn't sure if I could live with a low-end consumer grade camcorder. But I can't break out the $2,500 camera everytime my 1-year old does something for the first time. So, I gambled on the HDC-SD10 and I couldn't be happier (for the price). I had previously bought the Panasonic SDR-S26 because I didn't think I could find an HD camera in my price range. The SDR-S26 was just much worse than I could have ever expected in moderate to low light. Of course B&H makes the return process as easy as possible. I then got a great deal on the HDC-SD10 for a great price with B&H [...].CONS: Be realistic! It doesn't matter that this is a full HD camera. This is a 1/6" single CCD camera. It isn't great in low light, but it is acceptable to me (and I'm picky). And adequate lighting doesn't yeild results anywhere near as good as a 3-CCD camera would. Also, I would like to see better battery performance, but it's decent at a little more than an hour. There is no headphone jack or external mic jack, but if you're looking for those kind of features for what you're shooting, you should probably move up to a pro-sumer camera in the $1,000+ range. The AVCHD format still has some maturing to do. You must have a FAST computer to do in-depth editing.PROS: I love the size and weight. I have no problem keeping the tiny camera fairly steady, which was a concern. Surprisingly, I actually like the touchscreen a lot! I prefer full manual controls on the camera, but you can't do that with a tiny camera. If you have to go through menus to change settings, the touchscreen is the way to go. The [$] AG-HMC70 has a very similar menu with no touch screen and it is a PITA! Finally, the built-in light does a decent job with subjects that are a few feet away.Can you do better? Definitely, but you'd spend almost double to see any significant improvements.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Expectations not met
Packaged software doesn't work to edit AVCHD files that are created with this camera very well. Even with a 3ghz processor and 6gig of ram it takes several hours to transfer 1hr of AVCHD video...Read complete review
Packaged software doesn't work to edit AVCHD files that are created with this camera very well. Even with a 3ghz processor and 6gig of ram it takes several hours to transfer 1hr of AVCHD video.
Indoor low light video appears very grainy looking.
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Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Sound
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
For Panasonic's most basic HD camcorder, the unit really shines both in performance and features. The only suggestion I might have would be to add some features to the software suite included in the package.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- No External Mic Input
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
This camera surprised me immensely. When I bought it I assumed I would be getting a mediocre home video camera - I was very much mistaken. The quality of the picture, the optical image stabilization, and the number of features included amazed me. My one complaint is that the focus occasionally (very occasionally) has issues when zooming in on objects that are too close. Otherwise I was pleasantly surprised with this product.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
Having never owned a camcorder before, I found the Panasonic incredibly easy to use. The camera is light weight, fits perfectly in my hand, and takes a great picture.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
This HD camcorder is nice. I've compared the sony and canon models and this seems to meet or exceed the other brands. You get more for your money with this model. The only thing I can say that might be a negative is the short battery life. But I would rather sacrifice a short battery life than performance for a HD camcorder. I would recommend this HD camcorder any day.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
My wife and I love this camera and we are only beginning to get into the advanced features available on it. A great buy...
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Zoom
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
- Poor In Low Light
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
This is a great camera. The picture quality could have been better at low light conditions but overall the picture quality is great.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
Cons
- No External Mic Input
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
Product is in brand new condition.Works well.Price is good in B&H.[...]
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Easy to Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Zoom range/performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
I bought this camcorder to take on a trip in July but I am currently using it to film my niece at her basketball games. This camcorder is great. There is no blur and looking at the screen the picture is crisp and clear. I haven't had time to transfer my info to a DVD yet so I hope that goes ok. I like the fact that you can review your video and catch a snap shot from that video. It helps capture a better picture of the moment. I'm really looking forward to my trip in July with this camcorder.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
I use the camcorder for everyday things like kids birthday parties and other get togethers. It has worked well for me so far. Would be nice if the stills looked better, but can't complain.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Inadequate Features
- No remote no mic input
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
Ideal for the family on the go.
Pros
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Small and compact
- Versatile
Cons
- Low light
- Uncomfortable
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
Replaced an 6yr old Hi8 Camcorder with this. Great features for the price. Neat ability to track faces and adjust exposure and focus based on the faces. Touch screen works well. Very small and compact. Seems durable. Looks excellent on my 67" 1080P TV. Low light performance is not so great. My old camcorder was better. Editing software is very limited. Overall though I'm very satisfied. Would have to pay much more to get the low light performance. As long as low light performance isn't too important to you I think this is a good choice for a basic HD camcorder at a killer price.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Editing
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
I bought this camcorder based on pricing and features offered. I have since captured 3 of my daughter's basketball games and let me say.. WOW! HD is the way to go! I have a Panasonic Blu-Ray player and popped in the SDHC and watched the games in glorious 1080 HD. The picture is crisp and the auto intelligent mode is wonderful! It does what the manufacturer says it does. I have had no problems with it. I have not tested the snapshot capability since I have a DSLR for that. I bought mainly for HD video and the AVCHD file is glorious to view on my Sharp HDTV. I burn the AVCHD file on a DVD+R DL and am able to view on my Panasonic Blu-Ray player in wonderful 1080p up converted. This is the best bang for the buck HD camcorder out there that uses SDHC cards. Battery lasts about an hour and 20 mins which matches perfectly using an 8GB SDHC on 2nd quality level. You won't regret the video taken by this camcorder. Highly recommended.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Software
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
This is a great entry level camcorder. Picture quilty is great sound is good. Very easy to use. Many options for filming. Beware on 64 bit systems the software is buggy. Works great on 32 bit systems. This camcorder will get the job done.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Odd Record Button Locatio
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
I have used it for filming BMX, works great.
However, the battery life could be a little longer.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
Only use it for about 2 hours so far but it's great. Low light can be a bit grainy, but over all it works great! 8gb card give you about an hour and the batter lasts about hour and a half. Very small and compact with a ton of features. Software is easy to use. Note, it has a HDMI min slot but doesn't include a cable.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
as a casual user who wanted to use this cam to film my family i'm more than happy with this purchase that function in varies situations.
its easy to learn & use and the results are great.
bought it with sandisk 32g
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Somewhat uncomfortable
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
Ease of use is off the charts! Great quality for a very reasonable price. Perfect for making home movies of my son. It's a little small for my hand but it is its small size that makes it so portable.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
This camcorder is just great, combines price and funcionality.
Many modes of video and photo...
it has no hard drive... but thats no problem...
two tumbs up!!!!
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
I was so impressed with the video quality of the HDC-sd10... no comparison out there to what you get from this little camcorder, when you watch it on your screen you would think it was shot with a professional camera. Just plug to the mac and transfer your shots to Final Cut. I love it.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Panasonic HDC-SD10 High Definition Camcorder (Black):
everything is great about it, you can never regreat it.
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Media
Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
- Price: $6.29
- GBP 4.02
Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.
- Price: $42.99
- GBP 27.45
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
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- Original: $14.95
- Save: $1.49
- Price: $13.46
- GBP 8.59
Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.
- Price: $6.20
- GBP 3.96
Lenses & Adaptors
Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
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- Original: $49.95
- Save: $4.99
- Price: $44.96
- GBP 28.71
On-Camera Lights
Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.
- Price: $24.22
- GBP 15.46
Tripods & Support
Stabilize your video with the support you need.
- Price: $79.95
- GBP 51.05
What's in the Box
- AC Adapter
- AC Cable
- DC Cable
- Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Video Component Cable
- A/V Cable
- USB Cable
- HD Writer AE 1.5 Software
- Stylus Pen
- 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty
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