The Panasonic HC-X1500 is one of the last camcorders left standing in the prosumer price bracket between expert and total newbie. If you're anything like me, camcorders are best remembered at school plays, birthday parties and sports days. However, their all-in-one handheld designs and oft-epic zoom ranges can still win over some consumers in today's video market.
I've tested almost all of the best camcorders you can still find on sale (a diminishing list) over the last few years, and I think Panasonic is the brand with the most skin still in the game. Despite its mirrorless Panasonic Lumix S5 II proving itself as the best camera for video, the brand has still launched two new budget models within the last year, the HC-VX3 and HC-V900.
