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| Product | Panasonic TC-P55ST30 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Panasonic TC-P50ST60 | Panasonic TC-P55VT50 |
| Price | $1,589.99 | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $999.99 to $1,379.99 | $1,679.00 to $2,499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | March 1, 2011 | April 1, 2013 | April 1, 2013 | May 1, 2012 |
| Bottom line | If you can live with its homely design, the excellent picture quality and feature set of the Panasonic TC-PST30 series combine to make it one of the best plasma TV values available. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 50 in | 55 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Amazon Video Picasa VIERA Connect Hulu Plus YouTube Netflix CinemaNow | Viera Connect | Viera Connect | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube |
| Connectivity protocols | Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC QAM | ATSC | ATSC QAM | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 18 Watt |
| Addtional features | Motion Pattern Noise Reduction On/off timer x.v.Color 3D Color Management VIERA Full HD 3D Technology Infinite Black 2 Panel Louver Filter 3D Image Viewer 2D to 3D Conversion Game mode Frame Sequential Technology Sub-Pixel Controller VIERA Tools Pixel Orbiter Deep Color Anti-image retention VIERA Link VIERA Image Viewer | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction Voice Guidance My Home Screen 2D to 3D conversion Cloud-based Viera Connect Internet suite w/ Web browser DLNA Certified Mercury Free | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser |
| Input/Output connections | 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono) 2 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 2 x USB 1 x Network (RJ-45) | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video / audio input (RCA phono x 5) - Bottom 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video / audio input (RCA phono x 5) - Bottom 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side | 4 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - On supplied adapter |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 52.4 in x 15.3 in x 33.5 in - With stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 46.1 in x 11.7 in x 29.6 in - With stand | 50.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.2 in - With stand |
| Weight | 86 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 56.2 lbs | Info unavailable |
| Plasma panel technology | Info unavailable | NeoPDP | NeoPDP | Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel |
| Sound effects | Info unavailable | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound | 3D Sound |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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