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models compared on this page: Panasonic AG-HMC151 and Panasonic HDC-TM20

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Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
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Manufacturer Panasonic Information about Panasonic

Panasonic Information about Panasonic

Name AG-HMC151HDC-TM20
European name ?AG-HMC151EHDC-TM20
US name ? AG-HMC150HDC-TM20K
lowest US price 3199 $2849 $
On the market since September 2008 February 2009
Manufacturers URL link to Panasoniclink to Panasonic
Test preview

[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
slashCAM rating ?Good
Satisfactory
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode
Video

[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
Video formats ? AVCHD
AVCHD
Recording Medium SD Card
SDHC card
SDHC card
built-in flash memory
video resolutions EU ?AVCHD 1920 x 1080/50i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/25p
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/60i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/24p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/60p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/50p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/30p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/25p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/24p
AVCHD 1440 x 1080/50i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/50i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/25p
AVCHD 1440 x 1080/25p
video resolutions US ?AVCHD 1920 x 1080/50i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/25p
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/60i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/24p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/60p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/50p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/30p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/25p
AVCHD 1280 x 720/24p
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/60i
AVCHD 1920 x 1080/24p
AVCHD 1440 x 1080/60i
AVCHD 1440 x 1080/24p
Max Bitrate ?24 Mbit/s17 Mbit/s
Compression format ? MPEG4
MPEG4
on-board memory ? 16 GB
Optics
Optics Manufacturer ? Leica
Leica
Optical Zoom ?13 x16 x
Wide Angle 16:9 ?28 mm42 mm
Filter diameter ?72 mm43 mm
Image Stabilization ?optical
optical
ND Filter ?3No
Exchangable optics ?No
No
Image Sensor
Number of sensors ?31
Size of image sensor ?1/3 inch1/6 inch
image sensor effective pixel count 16:9 ?1100000 Pixel 1170000 Pixel
Image Sensor Type ? CCD
CMOS
Controls
White Balance ?auto
manual
presets
auto
manual
Focus ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Minimum shutter time ?1/2.0001/8.000
Maximum shutter time ?1/241/25
Apperture control ?auto
manual
AE-Shift
auto
manual
Infrared recording ?No
No
Expanded Focus ?Yes
Yes
Peaking ?Yes
No
Signal Processing
Zebra ?50-105%No
Histogram ?waveform
No
adjustable sharpness ?Yes
Yes
Adjustable color ?Yes
Yes
Cinegamma ?Yes
Yes
Black Strech ?No
No
Knee ?Yes
No
Colorbars ?Yes
No
Misc.
Shot Transition ?No
No
Custom Presets ?Yes
No
Set Time Code ?Yes
No
Configuration

Connections
[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
FBAS ?
synonymous: RCA, composite		 Out
Out
YC ?
synonymous: S-Video		 No
YUV ?
synonymous: Component Signal		 Out
Out
HDMI ? Out
Out mini
DV / HDV (FireWire) ?
synonymous: ILink / IEEE-1394		--
USB ?USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Microphone / Audio input ? XLR
No
Headphones ?Mini-jack
No
Lanc ? No
Time-code interface ?No
No
Genlock ?No
No
Accessory shoe ? No
HD-SDI ?No
No
Misc.
Weight (without battery)  270 g
Weight (with battery)  327 g
Battery type  Panasonic VW-VBG070
Battery capacity  725 mAh
Charger ?external
 
Remote control Yes
Yes
Size
Height  64 mm
Width  67 mm
Depth  127 mm
Relative Size ?05
Viewfinder
Viewfinder available ?Yes
No
Color Viewfinder ?Color
-
Viewfinder format ?16:9-
Viewfinder pixels ?235000 Pixel  
Display
Display available ?Yes
Yes
Color display ?Color
Color
Display size 3,5 Inch2,7 Inch
Display format ?4:316:9
Display pixels ?210000 Pixel 230400 Pixel
Touch Screen ?No
Yes
External controls
Manual Zoom ?Rocker
Ring
Rocker
Manual Focus ? Ring
Menu
Manual Aperture ?Wheel
Menu
Focus switcher ?Yes
No
ND Filter ?Yes
No
Exp Lock ? No
Gain ?Yes
No
White balance ?Yes
No
Push AF ?Yes
No
Audio Levels ?Yes
No
Custom Keys ?
synonymous: User buttons		3No
Audio

[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
Audio Formats ? AC-3 Dolby Digital 5.1 640 kbit max.
Microphone ?external XLR
Stereo internal
Audio Control ?auto
manual
auto
manual
Audio levels ?Viewfinder
Screen
Screen
Still

[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
Recording Medium ? SDHC card
Medium included ? No
Effective pixels ? 2100000 Pixel
Resolutions ? 1920 x 1080 - max
Standard ? JPEG Exif 2.2
Flash ? Yes
Misc.

[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
Specials -in the US named AG-HMC150
 
Product Shots

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Test results

Test pictures
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lens distortion
test small ISO image
noise / internal microphone  
test picture 1200 Lux
Test image 12 lux auto-mode ?
Test image 12 lux optimized ?  
slashCAM rating
Lowlight ?SatisfactorySufficient
Resolution ?SatisfactorySufficient
Color performance ?GoodGood
subj.Picture impression ?GoodSatisfactory
Optical Zoom ?SatisfactorySatisfactory
Wide Angle ? Excellent Sufficient
Configuration / image ?Very goodSatisfactory
Configuration / sound ?Very goodSufficient
Handling ?Very goodSatisfactory
Portability ?Satisfactory Excellent
Photo function ?PoorSufficient
Optics ?Very goodGood
Dynamics ?Very goodGood
Conclusion slashCAM
slashCAM rating ?Good
Satisfactory
Total score ?
(maximal 570)		395293
Pros Good wide angle
+ Professional controls
+ manual controls for shutter and aperture
+ factory setting adjustable
Cons - low sharpness due to pixel shift
- 4:3 display with low resolution
- somewhat blurred compared with other HD video
Conclusion As it brings many important functions and operating controls the Panasonic AG-HMC151 is a solid choice for semi-professionals.We especially liked the clever layout of the buttons and switches as well as the 35mm adapter-friendly design with a lock-focus function and the integrated waveform monitor.The AVCHD images make an overall balanced impression.But buyers searching for maximum sharpness will have to look elsewhere.The display with its low resolution is no longer state of the art.This cam shines with unusual (in this price category) manual controls and smart automatic modes and a touchscreen.But the small 1 chip sensor limits the picture quality too much.
More information

Reviews and Forums
[ top ]Panasonic AG-HMC151Panasonic HDC-TM20
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