The Panasonic DVD camcorder allows you to record straight from a 8cm DVD-R, finalize the disc on your camcorder, and play it directly on your DVD player or DVD-ROM player on your computer. So if you don't want to deal with sticking different cables and wires into your TV, outlets, and camcorder to playback footage you shot this may be the camcorder for you. Panasonic DVD camcorders also save you from the extra cost of transferring your footage to DVDs for your video libraries.
If you are only interested in playback, DVD-R discs are sufficient; however, you can't erase or record over footage on DVD-Rs, only DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs.
If you like to edit, re-record, make special effects than you will need to purchase special software separately...Not so with a Panasonic DVD camcorder. This camcorder comes with a DVD-RAM disc, you have the ease and convenience of doing it all from your DVD-ROM on your computer!