Can anyone tell me which seller on Amazon actually sells the genuine Panasonic battery and not a generic brand? I previously bought 2 on Amazon that was labelled Panasonic, but was sent a generic that didn't last a month.
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I actually bought mine directly from Amazon.com with Prime. It no longer comes in this mint green color but an orange color. When I received it, I called Panasonic directly questioning the color and they assured me I received the correct battery. I purchased it on May 13th and it's still working great. It holds the charge and I can talk for hours on the phone again. Lol
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Oops, I just realized that the Panasonic batteries sold on Amazon are not protected. So, to buy batteries from Amazon, I would go with Orbtronic Batteries see the link below. Given that the Panasonic batteries that are not protected I am going to order some Orbtronic batteries myself.ORBTRONIC 3400mAh Two 18650 PROTECTED PANASONIC 3.7V Rechargeable High Performance Li-ion Batteries - 10 Amp Dual Protection - For High Power 18650 Flashlights - Protective Battery Case IncludedJohn Campbell
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Hi Elise,I just looked at the Panasonic site and believe if you look in the .pdf owners manual for your camera...it shows on page 32 that this is the battery to use. I have a similar model (not your's...but mine uses this one too. Nice little camera...
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No...because 5300mAh batteries do exist yet. 3600mAh is the maximum real rating, anything higher is lying to you. Get a known brand for real mAh ratings. I have compared Panasonic 3400mAh vs "5000mAh" batteries, Panasonic lasts about 6-7 times longer, showing the "5000mAh" batteries are really 500-600mAh.
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Hi Meghan, I doubt anybody would take time to compare and find out how long it lasts. To me, they are the same. I have been using generic battery as long I can remember. No problem so far.
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I just selected Amazon as the seller and I got a genuine one. It was only a couple bucks more than the cheapest seller, worth it to not take a gamble.
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Amazon won't answer, you'd have to ask the seller if you don't trust what the person who gave the review said. Beside the picture of the battery, where it says: "In Stock. Ships from and sold by- Certified Battery" click on their name (certified battery) and then at the bottom/right side of their page, you have to the option to "contact seller" through email or whatever.
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The one I received was a Panasonic battery in a box with no English - other than the Panasonic logo, so my guess is it's grey market (i.e. without a U.S. warranty).
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I don't know about that particular battery, but we bought two off-brand batteries that last longer than the Panasonic one. Hope that helps. Also, the camera card that came with the camera - Panasonic - is junk. Had to be replaced less than a year old.
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I had done a search for generic battery but came up with nothing. I didn't try battery stores however and that may be an option. You'd need to take the battery to the store for comparison.
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This uses 1 CR123A battery. These batteries are replaceable and can be ordered through Amazon at better prices than a regular store. I don't know if you can purchase rechargeable CR123A's from someone else like Panasonic.
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I bought the Panasonic backup battery. This is the 3rd Panasonic Lumix I've owned, and this is the first time I've been able to get a second Panasonic battery. It wasn't that expensive, and is so much better than the short-lived cheapies.
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For reference:http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1033&message;=36769365Just be aware that later Panasonic firmware updates often block the clone batteries from use.Videodirect.com in Fla. carries the Panasonic OEM brand chargers and accessories and often has them in stock before those in the Northeast.
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I bought a battery from one of the resellers on Amazon and it was terrible. I returned it the next day. Be careful which resellers you purchased from. Go to a reputable business. I bought a battery from Duracelldirect.com and it was great. You can key in your model number and it'll give you the right battery to get. Hope that helps.
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Every Item LPC sells on Amazon is genuine OEM Product . All buyers Please make note - Not only is it genuine Lenovo it is also in the factory sealed retail packaging and has current MFG dates. To ask sellers on amazon if the product they are selling is genuine is not enough - you need to ask if it is genuine OEM, if it is in the original OEM retail packaging , is the original OEM packaging is factory sealed by the OEM and lastly when was the battery made as anything older than 1 year could be a DOA item. If any of these questions can not be answered buyer beware ! ! !
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My Panasonic is the HDC-SD40. It works just fine in this model. The battery that came with it was the VW-VBK180. Hope this helps. MM
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When I called Verizon to order the battery, the woman that helped me told me that she purchased the cheaper battery at Amazon. Since the batteries are only warrantied for a year, why spend double? It works fine.