Picture quality

The Panasonic TC-PST50 series not only improves upon its predecessor ST30 in every way, it actually deserves the same lofty 9 we gave to the flagship VT30. Its black levels are just as deep as the VT30's -- and deeper than any other 2011 plasma -- its color accuracy and gamma are superb, albeit not quite reference, and its bright-room performance is better than we've seen on any plasma TV, ever. Color isn't quite perfect, and matte-screen LCDs are still a better choice for very bright rooms, but I found few faults with the ST50's 2D picture. The 3D was less impressive, with crosstalk being the biggest issue, but it definitely wasn't a deal breaker.

Read the full review of the Panasonic TC-P55ST50.