PV GS250

The PV-GS250 is one of Panasonic's latest and most popular camcorder models. The reason for its popularity is simple: it offers the balance of quality, ease-of-use, and affordability that most consumers are looking for. Although many of the options and controls on the PV-GS250 can be adjusted manually, they can also be left automatic, making it a hassle-free camcorder.

In the world of digital camcorders, there is a lot of talk regarding resolution. How many lines, pixels or image noise a camera generates are among the buzzwords sales associates typically throw around. In truth, for what most people do with their camcorders, the importance of these things is often overblown. Nevertheless, the PV-GS250 is equipped with three 1/6th inch CCDs, allowing it to capture a crisp image, especially in well-lit situations.

Instead of focusing on minute technical issues, there are a number of other factors to consider when purchasing a camcorder. Zoom, image stabilization, battery life and audio quality, for example, are all extremely important. All of those elements are things that will have a direct effect on the quality of what is captured. The PV-GS250 has been successful in great part due to the fact that it is a well-rounded camera that covers all of these important bases.

In essence, although image quality is always an important consideration, consumers shouldn't get bogged down into pixel counting to the detriment of other options. If, for example, you are looking to shoot a feature film, lower resolution may become a hindrance. On the other hand, if you are using it to shoot home videos, why waste the money on something that you'll never notice?