ProductCritic: Panasonic VDR-D300 Reviews

PC Advisor (85)

With the VDR-D300, Panasonic has successfully combined the manual features and image quality of a three-CCD camcorder with the convenience of DVD. You’re paying a slight premium for the recording format, but in return you get the best combination of image quality and manual controls we’ve seen in a DVD camcorder.

Digital Trends (85)

This is the best DVD camcorder I have tested to date.

Business Week (80)

A very good choice for someone willing to accept the limitations of DVD video recording.

Good Gear Guide (80)

A high performance video camera that could use a little tweaking

EasyCamcorders.com (79)

We are as surprised as anyone that a DVD camcorder was able to give such an excellent performance. The resolution scores matched that of the best MiniDV camcorders, something that no other DVD camcorder has done. If you are intent on purchasing a DVD camcorder and willing to spend the money, the VDR-D300 cannot be topped.

CNET (73)

Rivaling its MiniDV competitors in a variety of shooting conditions, the Panasonic VDR-D300 doesn’t force you to compromise video quality for the convenience of shooting directly on DVD.

Camcorderinfo.com (72)

The Panasonic VDR-D300 has made some significant advances in the medium of DVD camcorders. We suspect, this is one of the sharpest pictures you’re going to find on a camcorder in any media.