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Review of JVC Picsio Camcorders

JVC Picsio camcorders are now very competitive pocket camcorders on the market and they are getting some share of Flip camcorders. JVC Picsio camcorder series include GC-WP10, GC-FM2AUS, GC-FM2BUS, GC-FM2YUS,    GC-FM1BUS, GC-FM1AUS and GC-FM1VUS. But you can shorten them into three types: GC-WP10, GC-FM2 and GC-FM1. If you are planning on buying a JVC Picsio camcorder, the following JVC Picsio review will give you an idea on choosing the right one.

Firstly, let’s compare the specs of these JVC Picsio types:

 GC-WP10GC-FM2AUS/GC-FM2BUS/GC-FM2YUSGC-FM1BUS/GC-FM1AUS/GC-FM1VUS
Official Retail Price$199.95$179.95$109.95
Size (H*W*D)2.36" × 3.98"× 0.98 "2.09" *4.02" *0.87"2.13" x 3.88" x 0.69"
Weight5.2oz4.0oz3.4oz
Screen Size3.0"3.0"2.0"
Video ResolutionHD 1080 (16:9): 1920x1080/30p, HD 720 (16:9): 1280x720/60p, iFrame (16:9): 960x540/30p, QHD (16:9): 960x540/30pHD 1080 (16:9): 1920x1080/30p, HD 720 (16:9): 1280x720/60p, iFrame (16:9): 960x540/30p, QHD (16:9): 960x540/30p"1080p: 1440 x 1080p / 30fps / 12Mbps, 16:9
720p: 1280 x 720p / 60fps / 12Mbps, 16:9
VGA: 640 x 480 / 60fps / 4Mbps, 4:3
QVGA: 320 x 240p / 30fps / 0.7Mbps, 4:3"
Video Format[Video recording] Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: AAC, [Audio recording] MP3Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MP4) Audio: AACVideo: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264: MOV, Audio: AAC
JPEG Still ShootingYesYesYes
Stll Image Size2592x1944 / 1920x14402592x1944 / 1920x14403264x2448 / 2592x1944 / 1600x1200 / 640x480
Audio RecordingYesNoNo
Memory128MB built-in expandable to 64G128MB built-in expandable to 64G34.5MB built-in expandable to 32G
Zoom RatioDigital Zoom: 4xDigital Zoom: 4xDigital Zoom: 4x
Video Recording Time (max.)11hr 40min (HD 1080) / 27hr 30min (QHD) [3]11hr 40min (HD 1080) / 27hr 30min (QHD) [3]5hr 42min (1080p) / 85hr 57min (QVGA)[2]
PowerRechargable battery packRechargable battery packRechargable battery pack
HDMI OutputYesYesYes
WaterproofYesNoNo
Easy Upload to YouTube? / Facebook / VimeoYesYesYes


If you are merely looking for the best JVC Picso camcorder, <strong>GC-WP10</strong> is definitely the best choice. It has a big screen at 3.0 long video recording hours at 11hr 40min, MP3 audio recording, expandable memory to 64G and it is waterproof, which is very important when you shoot video in rainy weather or even underwater. So all in all, GC-WP10 is the winner.

GC-FM2 also has quite complete functionalities and it is pretty much the same as GC-WP10 except for audio recording and water resistance. And it is 20 dollars cheaper than GC-WP10. Therefore, if audio recording and water resistance are not important for you, you may just choose GC-FM2 for its long recording hours and bigger screen.

GC-FM1 is the cheapest VC Picsio, but it is a very decent camcorder functional-wise, only that GC-FM1 has a smaller screen at 2.0" and relatively shorter recording hours. But its highest image resolution is higher than that of GC-WP10 and GC-FM2. And it is also the lightest. So if you prefer a cheap camcorder with decent quality and functions, GC-FM1 is definitely the best choice.

Now if you have made your decision to buy a JVC Picsio camcorder, you can always to go Amazon go get one cheaper than the official price.