3 smaller CCDs or 1 big CCD: which is better? I've narrowed it down between the Panasonic GS500 and
I've narrowed it down between the Panasonic GS500 and the Canon HV20, and here is one of my many dilemmas surrounded by choosing between them. the GS500 has three 1/4.7" chips vs. the HV20 that have one big 1/2.7" chip. the canon is HD, while the panasonic is not. but wouldn't the 3CCDs just in the order of equal the picture quality that the canon offer? how do they compare?
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Half Dozen to one, 6 to another. Canon and Sony are going beside the CMOS. The HV30 and the SDR12 sport improved CMOS sensors. Panasonic is sticking near the CCD's for now. Good info here on the comparison. http://www.dalsa.com/markets/ccd_vs_cmos... I can't comment on the specific camcorders, but 3 CCDs tend to give better colours while larger ones are better surrounded by low light conditions.