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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U comparison

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Price Check Prices $899.00 to $994.94 $1,797.00 to $2,099.98 $1,199.88 to $1,599.95 $1,047.55 to $1,399.95
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Release date March 15, 2008 May 15, 2009 March 15, 2009 March 01, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U, but we did review a smaller model in the series. A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma TV stand out from the pack. 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. 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 InterfaceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
HDMI Ports Qty3
3
Info unavailable3
3
RadioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Input Video Formats480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info 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
HDTV
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
Dimensions (WxDxH)49.2 in x 15.2 in x 32.8 in - With stand
46.1 in x 15.2 in x 31 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48 in x 15.8 in x 32.1 in - With stand
42.9 in x 12.9 in x 32.4 in - With stand
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
PowerAC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
AC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableNone
None
Weight88.2 lbs
81.6 lbs
79.4 lbs
75 lbs
75 lbs
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Standard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
VCRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Diagonal Size50 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
49.9 in - Widescreen
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableScreen 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
Anti-reflective filter
SD memory card slot
Viera link
Viera cast
Viera tools
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableBBE ViVA HD3D
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionPanasonic TH 50PZ85U - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TH 46PZ85U - 46 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC TC-P50G10 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50S1 - 49.9 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
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