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Panasonic TC-P50ST50

Panasonic TC-P50ST50
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Panasonic TC-P55ST60

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Price $980 to $2,011 at 4 stores $1,229 to $1,799 at 6 stores $999 to $1,379 at 5 stores $1,688 to $2,590 at 2 stores $695 to $967 at 8 stores
CNET editors' rating
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
Editors' choice 5.0 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
Editors' choice 5.0 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.6 (5.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.2 (4.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews
Release date January 08, 2012 April 01, 2013 April 01, 2013 January 10, 2012 December 21, 2012
The Bottom Line With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs. 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. 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.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Plasma panel technology Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel
NeoPDP
NeoPDP
Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel
Info unavailable
Widescreen modes Full
Conventional 4:3
Just
Zoom
Info unavailable Info unavailable Full
Conventional 4:3
Just
Zoom
Info unavailable
Internet streaming services Skype
FOX sports
SHOUTcast
AccuWeather
VIERA Connect
Hulu Plus
MLB.tv
Pandora
YouTube
Vudu
Viera Connect
Viera Connect
Skype
FOX sports
SHOUTcast
AccuWeather
VIERA Connect
Hulu Plus
MLB.tv
Pandora
YouTube
Info unavailable
Addtional features 2D to 3D conversion
Infinite Black Pro Panel
Faster-switching phosphor panel
Web browser
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
Eco Mode
Resolution 1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Total output power Info unavailable 20 Watt
20 Watt
18 Watt
20 Watt
Display format 1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
1080p
Image aspect ratio 16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Refresh rate 600 Hz
Info unavailable Info unavailable 600 Hz
Info unavailable
HDMI ports qty 3
3
3
3
2
Diagonal size 50 in
55 in
50 in
55 in
50 in
Technology 3D
Info unavailable Info unavailable 3D
Info unavailable
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
1 x Subwoofer - Built-in
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
2 x Main channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Supported DTV resolutions 720p
1080p
1080i
Info unavailable Info unavailable 720p
1080p
1080i
Info unavailable
Dynamic contrast ratio Info unavailable Info unavailable 5500000:1
Info unavailable Info unavailable
TV tuner presence Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Video interface HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Dimensions (WxDxH) - With stand
46.5 in x 13.2 in x 29.8 in
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
46.1 in x 11.6 in x 29.6 in - With stand
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
Widescreen Widescreen
Info unavailable Info unavailable Widescreen
Info unavailable
Weight 59.5 lbs
68.3 lbs
56.2 lbs
71.6 lbs
52.9 lbs
Input/Output connections 3 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Side
2 x (4 pin USB Type A)
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3)
1 x (RCA phono x 2)
1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
1 x Network (RJ-45)
1 x Digital audio output (optical)
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)
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
Manufacturer warranty Info unavailable 1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable 1 year warranty
HDCP compatible Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital TV tuner ATSC
QAM
ATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
Sound output mode Stereo
Info unavailable Info unavailable Stereo
Info unavailable
Surround mode Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sound effects 3D Sound
VR-Audio Pro Surround 2.1
VR-AUDIO Pro Surround Sound
3D Sound
V-AUDIO Surround Sound
3D technology Yes
Active 3D
Active 3D
Yes
Info unavailable
Product type Plasma
Plasma
Plasma
Plasma
Plasma
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