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Panasonic TH-42PX500U comparison

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Price Check Prices Check Prices $736.00 to $999.95 $761.99 to $999.95 $1,716.39
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Release date May 01, 2005 February 15, 2009 March 01, 2009
The Bottom Line The only bang-for-the-buck competition facing the Panasonic TH-42PX50U plasma comes from the same company's industrial model. Although it requires more than a few picture quality trade-offs, the Panasonic TC-P50X1 delivers the best black-levels-to-dollars ratio of any HDTV we've tested. With deep black levels and generally excellent picture quality, the more eco-friendly Panasonic TC-PS1 series of plasma TVs strikes an appealing price/performance balance.
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Features
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDVI
VGA (HD-15)
DVDInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Resolution1024 x 768
1024 x 768
1366 x 398
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Multi-channel PreviewSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
DVRInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableNone
None
Display Format720p
720p
720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports Qty1
1
3
3
1
RadioInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable3 years warranty
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
720p
1080i
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Not certified
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)44.8 in x 5.4 in x 28.7 in
42 in x 3.8 in x 27.6 in
48 in x 3.7 in x 30.3 in - Without stand
40.6 in x 12.9 in x 28 in - With stand
43.8 in x 5.6 in x 26 in - Without stand
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailable
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
Weight88.2 lbs
76.1 lbs
75 lbs
59.5 lbs
Info unavailable
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
NTSC
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog/digital combo
Info unavailable1x analog/digital combo
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableViera image viewer
Anti-image retention
Anti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Info unavailable
Sound EffectsBBE ViVA HD3D
Virtual Surround Mode
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TH 42PX500U - 42 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TH 42PX50U - 42 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50X1 - 50 in Plasma panel
Panasonic TC P42S1 - 42 in Plasma TV
NEC M46-2-AVT - 46 in LCD TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma panel
Plasma TV
LCD TV
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
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