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| Product | Samsung PN51E7000 | Panasonic TC-P55ST60  | Panasonic TC-P50ST60 | Panasonic TC-P55ST50 | Samsung PN60F8500 |
| Price | $1,499.99 | $1,249.00 to $1,799.00 | $999.99 to $1,379.99 | $1,688.99 to $2,590.65 | $2,249.00 to $2,997.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | Info unavailable | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | April 1, 2013 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Info unavailable | 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. | With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 51 in | 55 in | 50 in | 55 in | 60 in |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Active 3D | Active 3D | Yes | Active 3D |
| Internet streaming services | Samsung SmartTV | Viera Connect | Viera Connect | Skype FOX sports SHOUTcast AccuWeather VIERA Connect Hulu Plus MLB.tv Pandora YouTube | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth | 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 Main 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 Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 4 Watt 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 10 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 20 Watt | 18 Watt | Info unavailable |
| Addtional features | Samsung Smart Content and Signature service Samsung Smart Hub Smart Evolution Full Web Browser w/ Dual Core Processing Real Black Pro Panel Cinema Smooth AllShare Play Anynet+ technology ConnectShare Movie Auto channel search Down Firing + Full Range speaker | 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 | 2D to 3D conversion Infinite Black Pro Panel Faster-switching phosphor panel Web browser | 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 | 3 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) 1 x Audio input (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Audio input (RCA phono x 2) | 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 | 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 input (RCA phono x 3) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) - On supplied adapter 1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) 1 x Network (RJ-45) 1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) | Info unavailable |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 46.9 in x 12.2 in x 31.7 in - With 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 | 51.2 in x 14.1 in x 32.4 in - With stand | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 52 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 56.2 lbs | 71.6 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 |
| Buying choices | Prices from 1 store |
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