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| Product | Samsung PN51D7000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Panasonic TC-P50ST60 | Panasonic TC-P50S60 | Samsung PN60F8500 |
| Price | $999.00 | $1,229.00 to $1,767.00 | $999.97 to $1,379.99 | $695.00 to $967.16 | $2,239.00 to $2,899.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2011 | April 1, 2013 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | With picture quality on par with the best TVs we've ever tested, the Samsung PND7000 plasma represents an excellent value for videophiles who don't demand to own the top of the line. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The midlevel price and outstanding quality of the Panasonic TC-PST60 series make it our strongest TV recommendation ever. | The Panasonic TC-PS60 plasma TV's low price, high-end picture quality, and bare-bones Smarts make it one of the best values we've ever seen. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. |
| Product type | Plasma TV | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 51 in | 55 in | 50 in | 50 in | 60 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Info unavailable | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Smart Hub Samsung Smart TV | Viera Connect | Viera Connect | Info unavailable | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi | 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 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable |
| Speaker(s) | 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 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 | 2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable |
| Sound effects | SRS TheaterSound | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound | V-AUDIO Surround Sound | Info unavailable |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Addtional features | Auto Volume Leveller (AVL) | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 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 | Eco Mode | 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 | 4 x HDMI 2 x USB (19 pin HDMI Type A) (RCA phono x 3) - Rear (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) - Rear (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) - Rear (4 pin USB Type A) (RCA phono x 2) - Rear | 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 | 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 | 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Rear 1 x Composite video / component video / audio input (RCA phono x 5) - Rear 1 x Network (RJ-45) - Rear | Info unavailable |
| Video interface | HDMI Component | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 47.2 in x 1.5 in x 28.3 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 46.1 in x 11.7 in x 29.6 in - With stand | 46.1 in x 11.6 in x 29.6 in - With stand | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 49.4 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 56.2 lbs | 52.9 lbs | Info unavailable |
| Image aspect ratio | Info unavailable | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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