Camcorder Test: Panasonic TM700 with TriMOS Sensor and 35 mm Lens

Digital cameras may be gaining round in the race to produce HD video, but traditional camcorders certainly haven't breathed their last.  The Panasonic TM700 is the first with a TriMOS sensor to film in 1080p, and has 32 GB of memory.

But is the 1080p50 mode really that much better than the original 1080i at 17 Mbps?  We take a look ...

There are optical improvements too, with a wider field of view giving a wide-angle of 35 mm and the improved Leica lens opening to f/1.5.  How does these technical improvements play out in your video though?

And finally, how does the TM700 compare to its two big rivals, the Sony CX550 and the Canon HF S21?

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