Is the first camcorder I bought, so therefore can only make comparisons with camcorders of friends, etc. and because the Panasonic HDC-SD40 does not hide even if other devices were expensive. For me it was important that I have a slight, small camcorder that I can have no problem getting there and not have to constantly carry around a big bag. The image quality in my opinion is super and the handling very easy. Even my girlfriend hammer out without problems. The weaknesses when filming in dark places I can confirm, however, do not know how that is with other camcorders. The supplied software to edit the video on the PC is easy to use but unfortunately not very lavish. The basic functions, individual videos cut together with beautiful transitions and provided but to be deposited with sound are available.
Would you purchase your camcorder at any time and can it really good-hearted friend as it is exactly what I was looking for my purposes.