Panasonic SDR-SW20

Released in 2008 the Panasonic SDR-SW20 is a waterproof, shock resistant standard definition camcorder. It is compact enough to fit into a bag or a pocket, and is waterproof which means it can take video in rain or snow, or even up to five feet underwater, making it perfect for consumers with a pool. It is shockproof, resistant to drops up to 4 feet and dustproof making it a good option for the sandy beach. Though the Panasonic SDR-SW20 is great because of its size and durability, it also suffers from poor quality video and a relatively expensive price. It has similiar features and video quality as the Panasonic SDR-S7 but is a good hundred dollars more expensive meaning the consumer is paying that extra hundred just to be able to take it in the pool.

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Panasonic SDR-SW20
MSRP $399.99
Release date February, 2008
Brand Panasonic
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Specs

  • CCD: 1/6", 680K pixels
  • Resolution: 640 x 480 at 30 fps
  • Screen: 2.7" LCD, 123K pixel
  • Zoom: 10x optical, 700x digital
  • Tape type: SDHC
  • Interface: buttons
  • Battery life: 75 minutes
  • Waterproof up to 5 feet
  • Shockproof up to 4 feet
  • Dustproof
  • MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E software
  • Quick Start Recording

 

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This report was started July 21, 2008 at 1:53 pm by Yale
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Panasonic SDR-SW20

• Panasonic SDR-SW20 Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (Red)

• SDR-SW20 Camcorder

UPC: 037988256457

EAN: 037988256457

MPN: SDR-SW20R

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Jan

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October 24, 2009
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  • waterproof
  • shock resistant
  • compact
  • dustproof

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  • video quality

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SDR, SW, 20, SDRSW, SW20, SDRSW20