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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U comparison

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U
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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U
Price $1,649.00 $1,889.95 to $2,099.98 $1,199.00 to $1,599.95 $1,039.00 to $1,499.99 $944.00 to $1,199.99
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4.0 stars
Release date May 15, 2009 March 15, 2009
The Bottom Line The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U's color accuracy issues prevent it from topping the high-end plasma TV heap, but excellent picture quality and unique interactive features maintain its appeal. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. CNET did not review the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ850U, but we did review a larger model in the series.
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Features
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports Qty4
Info unavailable3
4
4
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
RadioInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailable
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)Info unavailable48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Info unavailableSD Memory Card
PowerInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
WeightInfo unavailable79.4 lbs
75 lbs
84.2 lbs
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailable
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TV TunerInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable
Additional FeaturesViera Cast technology
SD memory card slot
Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering technology
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Anti-Reflective filter
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Viera Tools
Viera image viewer
Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Viera Cast technology
SD memory card slot
Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering technology
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
Info unavailableSRS TruSurround HD
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TH 50PZ850U - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TH 46PZ850U - 46 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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