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JVC GZ-MG37

JVC Everio GZ-MG37 (30 GB) Hard Drive Camcorder

Panasonic HDC-SD5

Panasonic HDC-SD5 Flash Media Camcorder

$499.99  |  1 store
$1,257.39  |  1 store
Product Description
JVC's HDD based Everio line has always been promising, but everyone is pining for more room for video, especially in a camera with no way to swap in more media when you're running... More
JVC's HDD based Everio line has always been promising, but everyone is pining for more room for video, especially in a camera with no way to swap in more media when you're running out of space. JVC is giving up the good stuff with its 30GB GZ-MG37 camera. At the highest quality, the 30GB model records 7 hour of video, with a 680k CCD and a powerful 32x optical zoom. Less
The high definition Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder provides breathtakingly detailed video and comes fitted with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens made specifically for high definition capture.... More
The high definition Panasonic HDC-SD5 camcorder provides breathtakingly detailed video and comes fitted with a world-class Leica Dicomar lens made specifically for high definition capture. The superior craftsmanship of Leica's advanced lens system captures stunning images and colors that look magnificent in HD. Combined with Panasonic's advanced 3CCD system, which uses three separate sensors to capture and process light, the HDC-SD5 can bring all of your memories to life on your HDTV screen. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   - NTSC
HDD Size 30 GB -
Recording Media   Hard Drive Flash Media
Optical Zoom   32x 10x
Weight 3 lb. 0.75 lb.
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/6" 1/6"
Number of Pixels   680K pixels 520K pixels
Sensor Quantity   1 3
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.7 in. 2.7 in.
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   32x 10x
Focal Length - 3 - 30 mm
Attachment / Filter Size - 37 mm
Digital Zoom   Without Digital Zoom 700x
Video Modes   
Low Lux   - 5 Lux
Image Stabilizer   - Optical Image Stabilizer
Audio   
Audio Format   - AC-3 (2 Channels)
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution 0.31 Megapixels 2.07 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   - SD Card • SDHC Card
Max Still Image Size   640 x 480 1920 x 1080
MPEG Movie Mode   - With MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces   
Microphone Type - Internal
Output Interfaces - Component • USB 2.0 • HDMI
Input Interfaces USB -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 3 lb. 0.75 lb.
Depth - 5.31 in.
Height - 2.64 in.
Width - 2.56 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line JVC Everio GZ Panasonic HDC
UPC 046838024443 37988831883
Product ID 28809471 44460094
Release Date February, 2006 September, 2007
Product MPN   
MPN GZ-MG37US HDCSD5
 
Consumer Reviews
JVC GZ-MG37
JVC Everio GZ-MG37 (30 GB) Hard Drive Camcorder
$499.99
Panasonic HDC-SD5
Panasonic HDC-SD5 Flash Media Camcorder
$1,257.39

Product Review Summary

3.3
Based on 9 user reviews
56% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
4
3 stars
2
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)

Consumer Reviews

5

great concept, but the video quality is not

bymrkoder Sep 13, 2006
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great concept! Extremely user-friendly. Powerful zoom. Extra features.
Cons EXPENSIVE! Video quality is questionable. 16:9 files stretched back to 4:3 when played.
Recommended it? Yes

It took me several months of waiting for a good deal on some new technology. I heard enough stories about miniDV, DVD etc. from friends and I think those cameras are not really user-friendly and convenient... Got a good deal at Costco for this one, recently, and just before taking my son to the... Read full review »

19

Truly Digital Video

byManyacs47 Apr 27, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros excellent videos, easy file transfer, easy archiving of files
Cons no viewfinder, worthless still camera, proprietary video file format
Recommended it? Yes

The JVC Everio GZ-MG37 is a leap forward in integration for the digital home.

Over the years I had been happy with my previous camcorders, including a now historic 1984 over the shoulder VHS model. I have usually waited for quantum leaps in technological features before making a new... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 5 user reviews
60% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
1
Pros
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)

Consumer Reviews

1

Panasonic HDC-SD5

bybobdonadio Jun 29, 2008
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Spectacular Images, easy use and carry great colour saturation, easy to store and copy.
Cons No viewfinder, monitor hard to see in sunlight, low light deficiency, no ear plug...
Recommended it? Yes

If you want the best 1080P Media card, low priced, 3 ccd camcorder that outperforms Sony, JVC, Hitachi, Cannon in images, then look no further , except in low light. I've used it for 6 months and easily transfer to blue-ray DVD with the provided software. I have a Panasonic HVX 200, and like the... Read full review »

1

Good camera worth the money (almost)

byjfreelan1964 Feb 6, 2008
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros small lightweight easy to use.
Cons battery & memory location, video artifacts, short battery time
Recommended it? Yes

This is the first camcorder I have bought since I first bought my monster shoulder carry VHS camcorder (Panasonic).
totally solid state camcorder. I have not had any problem with this camcorder or its media transfering files to the computer or saving to the bundled DVD writer. I don't like the... Read full review »

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