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| Product | Panasonic TC-P55ST60 | Panasonic TC-P42S60 |
| Price | $1,349.99 to $1,599.95 | $599.99 to $999.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | April 1, 2013 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | 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. |
| Product type | Plasma | Plasma |
| Diagonal size | 55 in | 42 in |
| Plasma panel technology | NeoPDP | Info unavailable |
| 3D technology | Active 3D | Info unavailable |
| Internet streaming services | Viera Connect | Info unavailable |
| Connectivity protocols | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display format | 1080p | 1080p |
| Image aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| HDCP compatible | Yes | Yes |
| TV tuner presence | Yes | Yes |
| Digital TV tuner | ATSC | ATSC QAM |
| Speaker(s) | 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 |
| Surround mode | Yes | Yes |
| Sound effects | VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1 | V-AUDIO Surround Sound |
| Total output power | 20 Watt | 20 Watt |
| Addtional features | My Home Screen Swipe & Share 2.0 Voice Guidance | Audio Return Channel (ARC) HDAVI control |
| Input/Output connections | 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 | 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 |
| Video interface | HDMI Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| HDMI ports qty | 3 | 2 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 50.6 in x 13.1 in x 32.1 in - With stand | 39.2 in x 10.1 in x 25.6 in - With stand |
| Weight | 68.3 lbs | 40.8 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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