Honestly I really like the picture quality from the panasonic. Although its features are definetly less than the new Panasonic MX- 300, the picture quality is very close-the term sweet would be better defined as an almost soft quality that usually does not come with good vieo (notice the almost painful sharpness of the TRV9000?) both camcorders, however, are excellent. If you want the least expensive one (the panasonic can be had for 1300 used) that is the lightest I would go with the AGEZ30, if you're looking for features go with the sony. Either way you'llb e happy.(posted 8316 days ago)