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| Product | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Samsung PN60F8500 | Panasonic TC-P60VT60 | Panasonic TC-P55VT60 | Panasonic TC-P50ST60 |
| Price | $1,229.00 to $1,799.00 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 | $2,195.00 to $2,999.99 | $2,015.00 to $2,599.99 | $999.97 to $1,379.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 |
| Bottom line | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms. | The Panasonic VT60 has one of the best pictures of any TV we've ever reviewed, and matches the best-ever in dark rooms. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in | 55 in | 50 in |
| Plasma panel technology | NeoPDP | Info unavailable | NeoPDP | NeoPDP | NeoPDP |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Viera Connect | Viera Connect | Viera Connect |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable | 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 Main channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt |
| Surround mode | Yes | Info unavailable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | Info unavailable | VR-Audio Pro Stage 2.1 | VR-Audio Pro Stage 2.1 | VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | Info unavailable | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 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) | Voice search My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction Dual Core Hexa Processor Web browser THX 3D Certified 24p Smooth Film 24p Playback (3:2) 3D 24p Cinema Smoother 3D Motion Remaster Infinite Black Ultra Viera Remote 2 (Smartphone App) Mercury and Lead Free | Voice search My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction Dual Core Hexa Processor Web browser THX 3D Certified 24p Playback (3:2) 24p Smooth Film 3D 24p Cinema Smoother 3D Motion Remaster Viera Remote 2 (Smartphone App) Mercury and Lead Free | 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 |
| Input/Output connections | 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) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Bottom 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Side 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Bottom 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Side 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - Bottom | 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) - Bottom 3 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 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 |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | Info unavailable | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | Info unavailable | 56.2 in x 12.2 in x 36.1 in - With stand | 51.9 in x 11.7 in x 33.7 in - With stand | 46.1 in x 11.7 in x 29.6 in - With stand |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs | Info unavailable | 97 lbs | 84.9 lbs | 56.2 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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