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| Product | Panasonic TC-P55ST50 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Panasonic TC-P60ZT60 | Samsung PN60E6500 | Samsung PN60F8500 |
| Price | $1,688.99 to $2,590.65 | $1,349.99 to $1,767.00 | $3,499.99 | $1,599.00 to $2,309.51 | $2,189.00 to $3,497.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 5 stars | 0 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 | May 15, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | For those who can afford it, the Panasonic TC-PZT60 comes closer than any TV yet to picture-quality perfection. | The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in | 60 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Viera Connect | Viera Connect | Samsung SmartTV | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Info unavailable | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | Info unavailable | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | 3D Sound | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | SRS TheaterSound HD | DTS Premium Sound 3D Sound |
| Addtional features | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction 2D to 3D conversion | Real Black Pro Panel SRS TheaterSound HD Down Firing + Full Range speaker Web browser Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Wide Color Enhancer Plus ConnectShare Movie AllShare Play Cinema Smooth Anynet+ technology Auto channel search Auto volume leveler | Quad-core processor Full web browser Super Contrast Panel Real Black Pro Filter Cinema Smooth+ Wide Color Enhancer Plus S-Recommendation Smart Interaction with voice/gesture control Smart Evolution Eco Sensor AllShare ConnectShare Movie Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Down Firing + Full Range speaker Auto Volume Leveler (AVL) |
| Input/Output connections | 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 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) | 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 | Info unavailable | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) | 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 3 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 3 | Info unavailable | 3 | 4 |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 54.7 in x 2.2 in x 32.8 in - Without stand | 54.7 in x 11.8 in x 34.3 in - With stand |
| Weight | 71.6 lbs | 68.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 65 lbs | 71.4 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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