The Panasonic SDR-S10 excels in toughness with its waterproof and shockproof housing. A modest amount of video capability is packed into the tiny frame that is suited for outdoor movies when you won’t want to lug around a lot of extra weight.

Standout features

• 6.4 ounce weight
• Solid State recording
• 35-350mm lens

Features

The Panasonic SDR-s10 is a lightweight video camera made for your next extended adventure. It features ample zoom with a 35-350mm equivalent lens and solid state recording to eliminate worries about a dirty recording head.

Beyond its small size and rugged build, it doesn’t pack a lot of punch. It captures image with a single CCD sensor with the capability to record small still images. There are several exposure programs but the controls are a bit difficult. Manual focus is an option but there are no zoom functions to fine tune the focus. One plus of this camera is the 2.7” LCD screen.

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Experts have applauded the rugged build and the cheap price of this camera but found several shortcomings. For starters, the camera goes in the opposite direction of current technology and goes with a single CCD sensor in standard definition format. There is an optional wide screen format, but you will be minimizing the amount of the sensor you will be using. A valuable commodity when the picture is already dodgy at times, especially in low light. This camera also lacks a basic LED light, which makes it fairly useless at night or at parties. Others have lamented its lack of detail, sometimes in faces.

Summary

Though the camera is built to be used outdoors, the buttons are difficult to manage with gloves on. The electronic stabilizer is not as effective as it could be, making a monopod useful when you are at maximum zoom.

Experts have said there isn’t much to rival this camera, if you use it in a defined set of circumstances, such as daytime hours on outdoor adventures. That said, technology is advancing and a rival will probably crop up soon with a better product.

Customers have also praised the small size and cheap price. Some have pointed out the lack of a built in lens cover on what is supposed to be an all-weather camera. Users also bemoaned the video and still picture quality.

If you are looking for a video camera that you can carry with you without it taking up a lot of space, and you aren’t concerned about the quality, then this is a good camera.

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