JVC GC-FM1

portability, price, size, usability, image quality

reliability

71% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, portability, price, size, design

durability

64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

100% des avis sur Amazon.fr donnent une note favorable à ce produit.

Excellent video in optimum lighting, good 4x digital zoom and macro mode

Poor low-light performance, cheap plastic finish, too expensive for what it offers

The JVC GC-FM1 HD pocket camcorder shoots some of the best bright-light video we've seen, but it's hampered by its plastic build, its finicky controls, and the execution of its marquee features.

Despite its superior video resolution and digital camera capabilities, the PICSIO is actually considerably smaller than the Flip UltraHD, and slightly shorter even than the Creative Vado HD. But it doesn’t have a built-in USB plug, instead relying on a...

Very good 1080p footage in bright light ; Landscape/macro toggle

Cheap-feeling plastic build ; Limited and finicky controls

The JVC GC-FM1 HD pocket camcorder shoots some of the best bright-light video we've seen, but it's hampered by its plastic build, its finicky controls, and the execution of its marquee features.

Attractive, compact design. Records 1440-by-1080p HD video. 8-megapixel still-image capture. HDMI out.

No USB Arm, charges via cable. Very low-quality speaker. Lacks external microphone. Subpar still images.

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Cool design, lightweight and compact, HDMI connectivity offered alongside AV and USB out, memory expandable via (optional) SD or SDHC cards

Mono microphone and speaker, screen visibility compromised when cropped to ape 16:9 widescreen ratio, no convenient flip out USB arm offered as on some competitors

Available in a garish pink, blue or much more attractive black, as with any mobile sized camcorder, users shouldn't expect quality to match that from a camcorder with a larger lens, optical zoom and a price tag five times as much. That said, viewed in...

Small and light. Optional HDMI output. Not expensive.

Footage is grainy and choppy. No supplied storage. Questionable looks. Some buttons require a firm prod.

The Picsio doesn't really do anything to distinguish itself from the competition at the same price point, apart from its questionable aesthetics.

All in all, the JVC GC-FM1 costs too much to recommend, considering its shortcomings compared with the Kodak Zi8. Its video quality in good lighting is among the best we've seen, and its highlight definition is a strong suit. However, the build...

In many ways, the JVC Picsio GC-FM1 (MSRP $199) comes as a disappointment. It's easy to use and has impressive video quality-better than the other ultracompacts we've tested. This is due, in large part, to the impressive high resolution sensor and the...