Panasonic - HC-VX870K 4K Ultra HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black

I checked out a couple entry level camcorders before purchasing the Panasonic HC-VX870K and was not impressed. I was using a borrowed Panasonic HDC-TM90 that I was somewhat satisfied with and then initially bought the Panasonic HC-V270. Everything about the HC-V270 sucked. It was too small for my hand, had a manual lens cover, and video quality was terrible. The entry level camcorders on the market today are just plain cheap and stripped of most features, making a cell phone a better choice. I still wanted a traditional camcorder to capture some family videos and am very happy with the features of the HC-VX870K. I especially like the fact that the colors are much more vibrant than other camcorders I tested and there is a light that automatically comes on in low light conditions. I wish I did not have to spend so much money to get a decent camcorder, but the quality is worth the extra money to get better video than the $199 camcorders. I just hope I get enough use out of it in the next 5 years to justify the purchase. If you buy this camcorder, just be aware that the video sizes are very large when you shoot in higher quality. Even if you use a lower quality setting, the video is still better than the cheaper camcorders.

Bought this camera to shoot surfing and skateboarding from a distance and it does the trick. The 4K even at only 30fps looks far better on my 1080p tv than my older 1080p cam at 60fps. Grabbing still frames are less blurry.

I use this camera to record my kids games. Easy to use and great zoom. I like how it organizes the pics and videos separately.

Very good lenses, fast focus and smooth 4k results . Best ever the fact that file is made under MPEG format so export is super easy

Panasonic did it again, 4k at affordable price, But the stabilizer is not as good as Sony Ax-33

Easy to use, excellent video quality for outdoor and indoor shooting.

I use this video camera to film outdoors, and it has worked great so far...even at night.

I wanted to use a camcorder with remote control app so that I can control the exposure and the Panasonic HC-VX870 does the job. I previously tried the Sony AX53 and it defaults to full auto while in remote mode and messes up the video including the white balance switching to auto. The VX870 retains all my settings. Very useful. I had ignored Panasonic since a few bad experiences decades ago and has been a Sony user ever since. Now I am discovering Panny again :)