Specs and prices of 2011 Panasonic 3D FullHD camcorders

Panasonic has released more information on their 2011 camcorder lineup. It was previously shown back at CES, and now we have suggested retail prices (SRP) and some specs on FullHD 3D capable models with either 3MOS sensor or 1MOS sensor and a budget standard definition lineup. All models can record to SDXC/SDHC/SD memory cards, but some feature an in-built hard drive of varying capacity. All new models of Panasonic 2011 camcorders start shipping in March.

Panasonic 2011 FullHD camcorders w/3MOS sensor

There are three models featuring a 3MOS sensor: HDC-HS900, HDC-TM900, HDC-SD800. All three will shoot video in 1080p60. This means an image quality of 1920 × 1080 resolution at 60 progressive frames per second. VW-CLT1 3D conversion lens is available for the lineup for $ 350. HDC-HS900 and HDC-TM900 have hand adjustable 20× zoom and a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen. They also have on-board memory: 220 GB for the top range HDC-HS900 and 32 GB for the cheaper HDC-TM900. SRPs are:

HDC-HS900 — $ 1,400
HDC-TM900 — $ 1,100
HDC-SD800 — $ 850

Panasonic 2011 FullHD camcorders w/1MOS sensor

Panasonic 1MOS sensor camcorders will also shoot video in 1920 × 1080 resolution, but only HDC-TM90 and HDC-SD90 have a $ 350 3D lens option and 60 frames per second capability. HDC-HS80 and HDC-TM80 have 42× Intelligent Zoom which is a smart combination of both optical and digital zoom. HDC-HS80 comes with a 120 GB hard drive while HDC-TM90, -TM80 and -TM50 have a 16 GB HDD. The -TM40 and -SD40 models are marketed by Panasonic as the lightest FullHD camcorders at 0.39 lbs. The pricing is:

HDC-TM90 — $ 600
HDC-HS80 — $ 600
HDC-SD90 — $ 550
HDC-TM80 — $ 500
HDC-SD80 — $ 450
HDC-TM40 — $ 400
HDC-SD40 — $ 350

Panasonic 2011 standard definition camcorders

Standard definition often means 480 lines of vertical resolution. Despite being taken as a budget lineup compared to those above, these have some quite interesting features like 33 millimeter wide-angle lens with 78× Enhanced Optical Zoom across the whole range. SDR-H100 also packs 80 GB of storage space, the -T70 comes with 4 GB.

SDR-H100 — $ 350
SDR-T70 — $ 270
SDR-S70 — $ 250

Search for the Gadget You Need in our Store