Panasonic PV-GS120 Review
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November 6th, 2004
Summary
With a built in digital still camera feature, the new camcorders can also record high-resolution digital still images utilizing the versatile SD Memory Card. Both the 1.2 Megapixel PV-GS120 and 2.3 Megapixel PV-GS200 feature a 10x telescopic optical zoom lens; a 700x digital zoom that allows for amazing 700:1 clear, close-ups from wide angle to full telephoto zoom; and a Macro Zoom feature, which lets users shoot extreme close-ups at distances as close as 40cm.
Specs
Key Features
Type
Digital
Recording Format
Mini DV
Recording System
NTSC
CCD Quantity
3
Memory Still Resolution
1.23 Megapixels
Optical Zoom
10x
Weight
0.97 lb.
CCD
CCD Quantity
3
CCD Size
1/6"
CCD Pixels
1200K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
LCD Display
With LCD Display
LCD Panel Size
2.50 in.
Color Viewfinder
With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom
10x
Digital Zoom
700x
Video Modes
Recording Speed
SP, LP
Image Stabilizer
With Image Stabilizer
Audio
Audio Format
12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub
Memory Photography
Memory Card Type
SD Card
Digital Still Shot Mode
With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution
1.23 Megapixels
Max Still Image Size
1280 x 960
MPEG Movie Mode
Without MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces
Output Interfaces
S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), FireWire / DV / i.Link, USB, Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces
S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type
External/Optional
Power Supply
Battery Life
2.17 hrs.
Dimensions
Width
3 in.
Depth
6 in.
Height
3 in.
Weight
0.97 lb.