I did a quick read through the manual
http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/HCV720_ADV.PDF
We don't know your process flow.
"the output is bad even before the import into FCP": How was this determined?
How does the video get from the camcorder into the Mac?
What media player is being used?
Was some sort of transcoder used to convert the .MTS files into something more useful?
There will likely be more questions...
I am using a HC-V720.... And a mac / Final Cut. I just bought stuff for a home theater, and I think I have the lighting nearly right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOi_V2NsXms
But the video is crappy. : ( As you can see by this edit, when I zoom in in Final Cut the resolution sucks.
(BTW...the output is bad even before the import into FCP....the problem is not the editor... It's the files.)
I'm using a mac, and have the camera set to 1080p/60p
What am I doing wrong? If you can help me you'll be my hero?
PS. I've tested it in iFrame, and with WAY more lighting, but the output is about the same. (Also tested it in 1080 / Scene=Portrait...still low res.)
I'm at wits end. Can anybody help?

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