How is the build quality? How is the build for the Panasonic?
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I just got back from South Dakota where I dropped the camera onto the snowy ground from about 2-3 feet. I wiped off the snow but some of it melted on the camera and I was very worried. However, there were no problems. I carry the camera around in a pocket in my knapsack where it gets bounced around a lot---no problems so far. --Max Molinaro
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I purchased both these cameras at the same time, the sony at my local best buy and a panasonic on amazon. They are pretty close to the same, the sony has a little more true color indoors but the panasonic has more vibrant colors outdoor. The sony looks a little more washed out outside. I was impressed with both cameras low light recording. The image stabilizer worked a little better on the sony I thought, the problem I have with the panasonic is that it almost tries to overcorrect the shake. It seemed any time I used the touch screen while recording (ie...zooming) I notice a slight jump in the picture. I think with a little practice I can eliminate this by how hard I tap the screen, but it's touchy. I didn't seem to have that problem with the sony. The panasonic gets a little warm in your hand, but considering I use it in a hockey arena it doubles as a hand warmer! The panasonic comes with a video light and a hotshoe and u have more manual settings. The software that comes with both is crap, plan on buying third party editing software no matter wich way u go. Is the difference worth the $70 more I paid for the sony? probably not, I can buy an extra battery and SD card for the pan. If you could find them for about the same price though, I would go for the sony.
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It is a great choice for gaming. It has zero detectable input lag. My friends Vizio was terrible, so much input lag that you can't play fast video games on it. The Panasonic on the other hand is very responsive.
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I wasn't happy with this and am looking for another option. The Panasonic I had before this lasted a long time, but they discontinued it. I would not buy this one again.
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Bad idea. Panasonic's customer service sucks. Buy it now. Amazon has it in stock.
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The picture and sound are very good. We donot do Blu-ray or gaming. We bought it because Consumer Reports gave this brand a very good review for the price. Not as good as Panasonic, but more reaonable.
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Can anyone suggest a good mounting system stand for this panasonic (bello?). Want to make sure I can get one that will fit.I was going with sammy pn58b650 until I read about humming noise problems, which lead me to this tv. Thoughts?
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It's dead!. I talked to Panasonic, they do not repair or replace. I ended up buying a newer version. Sorry...I was furious, but they really don't care. JG
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My old Panasonic did a better job - but it is no longer made. Still I would ay this is adequate for the task.
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don`t know `cause that`s not what I need it for. But the customer service rep I called at Panasonic said voluntarily that it could be great for them. Regardless, I love it for my own needs.
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I have the Kodak zi8. I took it to Macchu-Pichu and performed beautifully well, spite being banged a few times. I am not sure the Panasonic would stand the roughness, even though it performs well. And the Kodak has a larger screen, so you can see what you are filming.
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I just had a similar Panasonic model which I bought from Amazon also. It was large like this one, and it was 1200 watts. Mine lasted for 4 years and 4 months. Thoroughly LOVED the way it worked! Also owned a Panasonic before that one, although I don't remember how long it lasted.
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Hi,It's been a while since I had purchased this. The original by Panasonic runs around $280-300 MSRP, which is what I had bought. Hope tis helps.
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Arthur,Cnet (www.cnet.com) which does alot of testing, rated the Panasonic 58" 800u as one of their editor's choices for 2008. As mentioned in a prior response to you, AVS Forum speaks very well of the Panasonic. Like you, I worried and researched for 3 months. While www.consumerreports.org likes the Samsungs, most everyone else likes the Panasonic. It seemed to me the jury was in favor of the Panasonic by a majority so that ended up as my choice and Panasonic also has one of the best reliabilty ratings.Dave
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I am sorry but I do not know. I suggest that you could download the specs and maybe the owner's manual from the Panasonic web site and check that way.
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A few testing co. like CNet and CR rated the Panasonic over the Sony. They are the tech people and I am not. And for the Panasonic to be at $400 is something I felt could not be beat. Now my only problem is picking out an SD card.
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This is a great resource AnthonyB. I think the review clearly favors the Panasonic but I am biased ;-) I'm with you on the noise issue but all else aside the improvement over the first generation is remarkable. I especially like the macro modes. Much better (see my review).