Introduction:

Panasonic HDC-TM700, an ergonomically-designed camcorder was released as a successor to the previous model TM300 and forms a part of the coterie of HD camcorders that have raised a bar for our expectations this year. The camera has 32 GB built-in memory and offers support to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

Features:

Panasonic HDC-TM700 is a feature-rich camera of an affordable price that successfully packs interesting modes like Digital Cinema mode and Digital Cinema Color mode. This mode allows you to shoot in the progressive 1080 resolution at the rate of 24 frames per second. Progressive shooting renders film-like videos that will take your shooting skills to the next level. A special feature called Wind Noise Canceller has been added to ensure that less noise is heard while filming the video at high sensitivity levels.

Pros:

·         Record your videos in Full HD 1920 x 1080, 60 progressive recording format to enjoy the videos and still images of unparalleled picture quality. This 60p recording allows you to store more that too with your picture quality intact and you can even capture high-speed action without any artifacts.

·         The HDC-TM 700 packs a highly powerful 3 MOS sensor that purportedly offers 2.53 million x3 resolution with less light loss. This ensures that you receive better images even when shooting in dim places and lowly-lit areas.

·         For shooting distant action the camera packs a 12 x optical zoom which can further be extended to 18x intelligent zoom. Shooting at higher zoom rates can be fun and this extended zoom makes

Cons:

·         Inappropriate positioning of the microphone makes it difficult to record sounds properly.

·         Image quality lacks sharpness and the LCD seems too small for the price tag this device carries.

·         The battery has to be taken out to be charged.

·         There are not many editing software options available that are compatible with the delivered 1080/60p output.

·         The camcorder kit does not include a HDMI cable.

Pricing Range:

Shoot videos in Full-HD by paying just $999-$1100. Available in Black!

Final Verdict:

Panasonic HDC-TM700 is undoubtedly a camcorder with awesome features and moderate price but the only point of debate remains its performance. With still images of 14.2 megapixels resolution and 5.1 channel surround system this camcorder delivers decent performance that is truly in-line with its price range.