Compare Panasonic AG-DVC20 Camcorder to Canon LEGRIA HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder

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Panasonic AG-DVC20 Camcorder

Canon Legria HV40

Canon LEGRIA HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder

Product Description
The AG-DVC20 is a member of Panasonic’s high-end DV Proline. Proline camcorders promise cost efficient, professional performance and broadcast level technology. The AG-DVC20 is... More
The AG-DVC20 is a member of Panasonic’s high-end DV Proline. Proline camcorders promise cost efficient, professional performance and broadcast level technology. The AG-DVC20 is shoulder mounted making this model ideal for strenuous applications such as wedding or sporting event shoots. The Power LCD feature allows the flip-out viewfinder to be visible in direct sunlight and when shooting in total darkness Zero Lux Night View allows you to convert the LCD screen into a very effective camera light! All the camera’s settings can be changed easily using the one-touch navigation joystick and advanced picture adjustments can all be made with the camera still mounted on the shooter’s shoulder. Less
Canon Legria HV40 Digital Camcorder - 6.9 cm (2.7inch ) LCD - CMOS - 16:9 - 2.8 Megapixel Image - 2.1 Megapixel Video - HDV - 10x Optical Zoom - Optical (IS) - HDMI. The Legria HV40 is a... More
Canon Legria HV40 Digital Camcorder - 6.9 cm (2.7inch ) LCD - CMOS - 16:9 - 2.8 Megapixel Image - 2.1 Megapixel Video - HDV - 10x Optical Zoom - Optical (IS) - HDMI. The Legria HV40 is a High Definition movie maker's camcorder, offering the flexibility to realize your creative vision. Take manual control of different settings using the customizable Control Dial. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC NTSC
Camcorder Type   Digital Digital
Recording Media   DV DV • High Definition
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Weight 4.48 lb. 1.18 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" 1/2.7"
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Number of Pixels   460K pixels 2960K pixels
Sensor Quantity   3 1
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Focal Length 2.45 - 24.5 mm 6.1 - 61 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 43 mm 43 mm
Digital Zoom   500x 200x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP • LP LP
Low Lux   1400 Lux 0.2 Lux
Image Stabilizer   Digital Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   With Night Shot -
Audio   
Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   - With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution - 3.15 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   - SD Card • SDHC Card
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size   - 2048 x 1536
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal • Installed Internal
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack • HDMI
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life   - Up to 2 Hours
Dimensions   
Width 21.7 cm 8.8 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 535.24 gr
Height 8.88 in. 3.23 in.
Depth 17.06 in. 5.43 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Panasonic AG Canon VIXIA
UPC 086753091458 13803113006
Product ID 35244836 81225523
Release Date June, 2006 June, 2009
Included Accessories Shoulder Strap • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Battery Pack USB Cable • AC Power Adapter • Battery Pack • Stereo Video Cable • Video Cable
Product MPN   
MPN CNETPANASONICAGDVC20 3686B001AA
 
Consumer Reviews
Panasonic AG-DVC20
Panasonic AG-DVC20 Camcorder
From $1,000.31
Canon Legria HV40
Canon LEGRIA HV40 High Definition DV Camcorder
From $599.99

Product Review Summary

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Pros
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Home Movies (1)

Consumer Reviews

36

The Best

byproauctionser Apr 8, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Easy to Use
Recommended it? Yes

The best one out there for the price, well made,  great for making home movies, amazing sound and quality, buy it Read full review »

10

Nice design and artwork

bywongli Apr 6, 2010
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Pros Great Design
Cons Short Battery Life
Recommended it? Yes

Most of the cameras with these three features are up in the $3000 range, essentially going for the low-end professional market. All the cameras currently selling for around $600-$700 skimp on some aspect of performance. If all you care about is making home movies to keep and share memories of kids'... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

31

amazing camcorder!

bysuperdawg Oct 9, 2010
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Recommended it? Yes

I had a camera, 9 mega-pixels, but didn't do that good of video. I was okay with it, but after I saw the quality of HD, I saw that I hadn't seen anything! This camcorder is great, shoots in stunning HD, has 10x zoom, and weighs an extremely light 1.8 pounds. Read full review »

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