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Based on 6 expert reviews, the average rating for Panasonic PV-GS500 is 4.0/5. Expert Reviews for Camcorders are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Panasonic NV-GS500

(10/12/08)
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Verdict: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 58129 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
92.0 / 100.0
EasyCamcorders.com Title:

Quick Review Camcorders: Panasonic PV-GS500

(11/30/06)
Summary: The PV-GS500 represents the best of what Panasonic has to offer in MiniDV this year. This top-of-the-line camcorder has some big shoes to fill, however, and ardent fans of its predecessor, the feature-packed PV-GS400, will not be impressed. Panasonic’s 2006 strategy was to drop features, thereby lowering prices. Sure, the PV-GS500... Read the full review
Country: US
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Panasonic PV-GS500

(8/31/06)
Summary: The Panasonic PV-GS500 Digital Camcorder with 3 CCD Technology offers superior images and features, in a more affordable package. This small digital camcorder uses the same type of 3CCD imaging s... Read the full review
Country: US
8.0
Camcorderinfo.com Title:

Panasonic PV-GS500 Camcorder Review

(6/2/06)
Summary: Easily one of the most anticipated camcorders in the last few years, Panasonic’s PV-GS500 arrived this year to replace the hugely successful PV-GS400. The GS400 offered great video quality with a bundle of pro-level features that made it a hit with the serious hobbyists and prosumers. This year, Panasonic has adopted a new approach,... Read the full review
Country: US
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Panasonic PV-GS500

(3/22/06)
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Verdict: While its predecessor had prosumer aspirations, the Panasonic PV-GS500 is strictly for casual videographers who want top-notch video on autopilot.
Pros: ; Great video and decent stills; nice zoom lens with effective optical stabilizer.
Cons: ; A bit large; limited manual controls with poor accessibility; sluggish performance on auto; no headphone jack.
Country: US
6.8 / 10.0
Camcorderinfo.com Title:

Panasonic PV-GS500 First Impressions Camcorder Review

(1/6/06)
Summary: It has been a long 18 months since Panasonic released one of the best 3 CCD consumer camcorders of all time... the GS400. The video enthusiast community has been eagerly awaiting its successor, hoping that somehow Panasonic would work its miracle again with unexpected, expanded features on the next model. Well, the time has come and... Read the full review
Country: US
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