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| Product | Samsung PN59D7000  | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Samsung PN60F8500 | Panasonic TC-P60ZT60 |
| Price | $1,498.00 to $2,042.14 | $1,349.99 to $1,767.00 | $2,189.00 to $2,899.99 | $3,499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 2.5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | March 15, 2011 | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable | May 15, 2013 |
| 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. | Samsung's best-performing TV ever, the PNF8500 series pushes the plasma picture quality envelope, especially in bright rooms. | For those who can afford it, the Panasonic TC-PZT60 comes closer than any TV yet to picture-quality perfection. |
| Product type | Plasma TV | Plasma | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 59 in | 55 in | 60 in | 60 in |
| 3D technology | Yes | Active 3D | Active 3D | Yes |
| Internet streaming services | Smart Hub Samsung Smart TV | Viera Connect | Netflix Pandora YouTube Vudu Hulu Plus Flickr ConnectShare Movie Amazon Instant Video | Viera Connect |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ethernet | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | Info unavailable |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Info unavailable |
| Sound effects | SRS TheaterSound | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | DTS Premium Sound 3D Sound | Info unavailable |
| Addtional features | Auto Volume Leveller (AVL) | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | 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) | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Interaction 2D to 3D conversion |
| 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 | 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) 3 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) 1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3) | Info unavailable |
| Video interface | HDMI Component | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite | Info unavailable |
| HDMI ports qty | 4 | 3 | 4 | Info unavailable |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | Info unavailable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 55.1 in x 1.5 in x 32.6 in - Without stand | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 54.7 in x 11.8 in x 34.3 in - With stand | Info unavailable |
| Weight | 67.9 lbs | 68.3 lbs | 71.4 lbs | Info unavailable |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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