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Panasonic SDR-SW21 camcorder
Panasonic SDR-SW21
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/21/13 09:27:17
 
 
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• Standard Definition • Flash card • CCD Optical Sensor • Electronic Image Stabilizer • 340 Kpix Video Resolution • Widescreen
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (11)
 
Published
Jul 2, 2009
Editor Rating
60.0/100
Panasonic SDR-SW21 Review
Lived up to its rugged claims...Compact and portable...Great manual controls....Standard-definition video quality is so 2003...Almost entirely unchanged from last years Panasonic SDR-SW20....Despite the hefty HD competition out there, we feel that the Panasonic SDR-SW21 etched its name as a reliable all around rugged cam that will suit the needs of many consumers...
Published
Mar 14, 2009
Editor Rating
7.0/10
Panasonic SDR-SW21 Rugged Camcorder review - Camcorder - Trusted Reviews
Despite its low light limitations, it's hard not to like the Panasonic SDR-SW21...Consumer electronics have been getting more expensive across the board, thanks to the economic situation, but at over £100 more than its predecessor, the SW21 is close to HD camcorder territory...Called the SDR-SW21, it has been improved in key areas...In particular,...
Panasonic SDR-SW21(orange) DVD Camcorder Review
The SDR-SW21 camcorder can even be used in seawater, so users can take moving images of friends snorkelling or tropical fish darting in and out of coral reefs...You can use the SDR-SW21 camcorder at the beach, a ski resort, or a host of other active, outdoor situations where you wouldn’t dare use a conventional camcorder...We haven’t had a chance to fully test...
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USER REVIEWS (9)
 
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22 user reviews
 
(3.3 out of 5)
Average rating
from 7
reviews
3.0/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Panasonic SDR-SW21-S Shock & Waterproof Camcorder (Silver)
"There are plenty of good ones to choose from and they are all cheaper then this piece of junk..."

"Just to show you how bad it is..."

"refused to do a review of the camera because it was so bad and way overpriced..."

"I took it again and it drowned!!! Not a good camera for underwater, considering I didnt go under 5 feet..."

Average rating
from 9
reviews
7.8/10
Panasonic SDR-SW21 Reviews and Best Price Guarantee: Panasonic SD camcorder
"Could have done with a bigger memory card, although it fits with the shorter battery life..."

"Reasonable zoom The underwater picture quality is excellent, just what I wanted..."

"However I find I accidentally zoom when I do this as my thumb is on the top of the camera..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
3.0/5
Panasonic SDR-SW21-S Shock & Waterproof Camcorder (Silver) : Electronics : Shop here...
"I was excited to have bought this item as I have a Lumix series camera which I have had for almost 3 years now and cannot be any happier with it..."

"I took it again and it drowned!!! Not a good camera for underwater, considering I didnt go under 5 feet..."

"If you need something you can abuse, this is your camera; it'll take it..."

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Editor Rating
3.0/5
Panasonic Waterproof Camcorder Review: Panasonic SDR-SW21 Waterproof Camcorder Review
The SDR-SW21 can descend to a depth of 6.5 feet - so it's not for hard-core scuba divers but should be a useful companion for snorkelers and other water sport aficionados...The SW21 is a standard definition model with a resolution of 704 x 480 at 30fps in the MPEG-2 format...The problem, as mentioned above, is that getting at these features is a bit harder than it should be...You...
Panasonic SDR-SW21 information from Consumer Reports
The SDR-SW21 is part of the camcorder test program at Consumer Reports...In our lab tests, camcorder models like the SDR-SW21 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below...Picture quality is based on the judgments of trained panelists who viewed recorded video images shot in good light at the highest quality setting available...Low light Picture quality is...
Published
Jan 27, 2009
 
 
Panasonic SDR-S15 and SDR-SW21 camcorder
Take a look at Panasonic SDR-S15 and SDR-SW21...The SDR-S15’s compact size and stylish design make it flexible and possible to carry in a pocket or purse for easy access in any situation...The SDR-S15 features Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA)***, a system of intuitive technologies that engage automatically, no adjustments needed, making...
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Panasonic SDR-SW21 | MyCE – My Consumer Electronics
The SDR-SW21 camcorder combines a rugged, compact body with waterproofing that allows use in seawater to a depth of 2 metres, shockproofing that protects against falls from up to 1.2 metres, and dustproofing...A waterproof design, taking advantage of the water resistance of an SD/SDHC Memory Card, lets you use the SDR-SW21 camcorder underwater to a depth of 2 metres...You...
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Panasonic SDR-SW21 Reviews | JennyReviews.com
When you want to capture those special memories forever the best way for you to do it is by recording it with a camcorder...The Panasonic SDR-SW21 has a lot of the features that you were hoping to find in a great camcorder...Another thing about the Panasonic SDR-SW21 is that it is very easy to use...
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Panasonic Introduces Three New SD Card Camcorders: The ...
Expert independent oven reviews and ratings. ... Panasonic Introduces Three New SD Card Camcorders: The Standard Definition SDR-S15, SDR-S26, and SDR-SW21...
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Panasonic SDR-S100 Review - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews
The smallest three-chip camcorder yet, the MPEG-2-recording Panasonic SDR-S100 is at the forefront of solid-state consumer video camera technology, but ...
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Panasonic Announces World's First 70X Camcorder | News ...
The SDR-SW21 is Panasonic's new waterproof/shockproof standard-definition camcorder. The body of the unit is rugged enough to withstand a four-foot drop, ...
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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
CompUSA.com | SDR-SW21S | Panasonic SDR-SW21 Digital Camcorder
"The only bad thing is there is no flash so no pics or videos in the dark because the dark function doesn't really brighten anything up with no flash..."

"Another bad thing is the string to put ur hand through sometimes gets in the camera view but that's only on the mountain..."

"I recommend it as a video camera but if your looking for a video and regular camera in one, get something else..."

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PRICES (9)
 
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Panasonic SDR-SW21 Digital Camcorder | Overstock.com
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Panasonic SDR-SW21 Orange 1/6" CCD 2.7" 123K Wide LCD 10X ...
Buy Panasonic SDR-SW21 Orange 1/6" CCD 2.7" 123K Wide LCD 10X Optical Zoom SD Card Standard Definition Waterproof, Shock and Dust Proof Camcorder with fast ...
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Panasonic SDR-SW21 Waterproof SD Card Camcorder (Green)
Buy Panasonic SDR-SW21 Waterproof SD Card Camcorder (Green) features SD/SDHC Card Slot, 1/6" CCD. Review Panasonic Camcorders, Panasonic Consumer...
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MANUFACTURERS (1)
 
- SDR-SW21 - Overview - Panasonic UK & Ireland
The SDR-SW21 is a rugged, waterproof, shockproof and dustproof camcorder wrapped up in a compact body. The water-proof casing allows underwater use up to a depth of 2 ...
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