Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") (TVs)

Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50")
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Product Age Average review date: 06-12-2008

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alaScore 86

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633 reviews

May, 2012

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Buy at once Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80

By TheThreeMasKenther1 (ciao.co.uk) Read the full review

I've experiencing in have this LCD tv. I was surprised that this television priced lower than the other similiar product. the picture quality is also good compared to any similliar product. In my opinion, you must buy this television. My eyes get...

Clear picture, simple design, clear sound

average quality of LCD TV class

Aug, 2009 2009-08-17   3

Everything you need and more!! - Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80

By mmatthias (ciao.co.uk) Read the full review

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U is full of features at a very friendly price. The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U features a mostly-black chassis with a slightly bowed silver strip at the bottom. The speakers are hidden behind a narrow screen and are...

handles movement smoothly, huge screen, excellent picture, good picture quality, attractive design

not great sound, contrast not as defined

Mar, 2009 2009-03-09   4

Panasonic TH-42PZ80B: Get the Big Picture!!!

By Good_Guy (dooyoo.co.uk) Read the full review

Bought this TV last year, in fact early last year and it looked the biz as soon as it came out of the box. Fortunately my supplier delivered, did all the minor assembly of stand, etc, cabled all the kit up (including my DVD and PVR) and tuned...

Great picture definition

Broke but good backup

Feb, 2009 2009-02-26   4

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David Mackenzie reviews the Panasonic TH-46PZ80 Plasma HDTV. For the full review click to www.avforums.com

Dec, 2008

Manufacturer's Description

With the TH-50PZ80B Full HD Plasma TV, every image is richly expressive from bright scenes, such as scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made during panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow. You can enjoy beautiful cinematic reproduction of movie images...

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Review summary for the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50")

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alaTest has collected and analysed 633 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the image quality. The sound is also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the energy efficiency, while ratings are divided on the remote control.

We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-23 alaScore 86 4.3

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An incredibly able plasma television for less than £750? Behold, one of the biggest bargains in modern consumer electronics

Astounding value for money, and a no-brainer if you're after a 42in set

Oct, 2008 2008-10-01   5

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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80 review

By Ian Morris (cnet.co.uk)

This is a sturdy TV in every way, it's well built, feels well put together and has incredibly robust picture performance. It's not the most exciting TV, and it certainly lacks some high-end features, but that doesn't detract from its decent price and...

Picture quality ; Sound performance ; Styling ; Price

Not that thrilling ; Doesn't have any advanced sound or picture processing

For alternatives, take a look at the Toshiba Regza 40ZF355D, which has a beautiful picture-frame bezel, and some of the best movie performance we've seen from any TV around this price. You could also spend a little more on the Panasonic Viera...

Sep, 2008 2008-09-22   4.3

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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80 46in Plasma TV

By Riyad Emeran (trustedreviews.com)

Award: Recommended!

Large plasmas aren't just reserved for footballers, as proved by the excellent Panasonic TH-46PZ80B.

This 46in plasma from Panasonic, may not be as cheap as the 50in LG 50PG6000, but it's also a better TV. Considering the image quality and design, Panasonic has hit an amazing price point with the TH-46PZ80B. OK, so the black levels aren't quite as...

Now that Panasonic has finally included proper 1080p 24Hz support, there's very little that this TV can't do. If you've got your heart set on a large plasma, this 46in Panasonic will fit the bill nicely.

Jun, 2008 2008-06-18   4.5

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Panasonic TH-42PZ80

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This plasma set is a good, all-round performer and a great value for money proposition

Rich, natural colours ; handles movement smoothly ; great off-air performance

Could be a touch sharper and clearer

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Panasonic TH42PZ80

By HDTVorg.co.uk (hdtvorg.co.uk)

With excellent overall performance and great value, the PZ80 should be given serious consideration ..

The PZ80 improves on the performance of the entry level PX80 range and loses little to the step up PZ85 series and as such makes a very interesting proposition. The overall performance of the PZ80 with High Definition as well as Standard Definition...

Jul, 2008 2008-07-19   4.7

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Panasonic TH42PZ80 / TH42PZ80B Review: 42" Viera Plasma HDTV

By Vincent Teoh (hdtvtest.co.uk)

Award: Highly Recommended!

Panasonic TH42PZ80 is the third plasma HDTV from the world's largest plasma flat screen manufacturer we've reviewed in as many months. The Panasonic TH42PZ80 offers true high definition 1920 x 1080 screen resolution over the HD-ready PX80 range, but...

Delivering excellent black level, revealing shadow detail, fluid motion, detailed resolution and natural colours, performance-wise the Panasonic TH42PZ80 is fundamentally a PZ85 minus the [Intelligent Frame Creation] technology which–truth be...

If you're not overly bothered about the aesthetics of the television itself (the PZ85 probably edges the PZ80 in this regard) or the intrusive positioning of the third HDMI input, then the Panasonic TH42PZ80 would almost certainly represent a better...

May, 2008 2008-05-14 No rating -0.1

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80Q review

By CNET staff (cnet.com)

The Panasonic PZ80Q series, available in 42-inch TH-42PZ80Q and the 50-inch TH-50PZ80Q varieties, are the first to include True2way support. We didn't review these plasmas, but they're similar to models we did review.

Jan, 2010 2010-01-01 No rating -0.1

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Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ8OU Plasma HDTV Review - Intro

By Richard Baguley (televisioninfo.com)

The Panasonic TH-46PZ80U is a good example of the pluses and minuses of plasma displays. We were quite impressed by the viewing angle and reproduction of blacks. We were less happy with the poor brightness, and as you turn brightness up you lose color...

The Panasonic TH-46PZ80U offers many of the strengths that we've come to expect from Plasma televisions, including an excellent viewing angle and deep blacks. Colors were a mixed bag, keep the brightness low and you get accurate colors. Turn it up,...

This is especially important as the Panasonic TH-46PZ80U's range of brightness is so small that we think most people will want to turn it up all the way. Even at maximum brightness many will find this HDTV to be dim in a normally lit room. Certainly in...

Sep, 2008 2008-09-08   4.4

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Panasonic TH-42PZ80U Plasma HDTV Review

By Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

With the rapidly depleting prices of flat-panel televisions in the current climate, 1080p is quickly becoming both a buzz phrase and a necessary technology to common consumers instead of a ...

Jul, 2010 2010-07-09 No rating -0.1

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Panasonic TH-42PZ80U Plasma HDTV

By Thomas Spurlin (avrev.com)

With the rapidly depleting prices of flat-panel televisions in the current climate, 1080p is quickly becoming both a buzz phrase and a necessary technology to common consumers instead of a strictly enthusiast's tool. The fact that a rash of 32" 1080p...

Blending the result of scientific analysis, price conscientiousness, multi-functionality, and consumer space constraints, many consider this to be the go-to framework for an everyday use television. Staying their course, Panasonic have continued their...

Jan, 2009 2009-01-26 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 73 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from May, 2008 to Feb, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 94 out of 100.

  69 Users positive 4 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from ciao.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Aug, 2009. The average user rating from ciao.co.uk is 89 out of 100.

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Buy at once Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80

I've experiencing in have this LCD tv. I was surprised that this television priced lower than the other similiar product. the picture quality is also

Everything you need and more!! - Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U is full of features at a very friendly price. The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U features a mostly-black chassis with a sli

Wow!

Please note that the Panasonic television reviewed in this atricle is actually the:-TH42PX80B, and so the specification may be a little different to t

42 Inches of Pure Bliss - Panasonic Plasma

Panasonic 42 Inch Plasma - Live without it? What life! Well we needed a new TV since our 14 year old Sony 20inch seemed to be dieing and so we began t

  11 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from dooyoo.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Feb, 2009. The average user rating from dooyoo.co.uk is 90 out of 100.

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Panasonic TH-42PZ80B: Get the Big Picture!!!

Bought this TV last year, in fact early last year and it looked the biz as soon as it came out of the box. Fortunately my supplier delivered, did all

Panasonic TH-42PZ80B: 42 Inches Of Pure Pleasure!

My fiancé and I have been wanting a plasma TV for a while now... more so for vanity than as a necessity as our 32 inch sharp CRT TV was working perfe

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 14 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from reevoo.com. The user reviews were collected from Jun, 2008 to Jan, 2009. The average user rating from reevoo.com is 96 out of 100.

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Panasonic TH-50PZ80

it's big stepup from sd box is really huge! it's difficould to handle. I guess it could be smaller

Panasonic TH-50PZ80

Reviewer left no comment Could do with a volume button on the front of telly, but thats just being petty :-)

Panasonic TH-50PZ80

50 inches ; 3x HDMI ; Swivel stand ; Good remote control Putting the display onto the stand. You'll need a friends help

Panasonic TH42PZ80

Good looking TV, picture quality good. SONY sign lights up which is a nice design feature Reviewer left no comment

  14 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 17 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to May, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 71 out of 100.

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I am not very happy with my TV at all...

I am going to try to get this resolved through Panasonic Customer Care and hope that they do not give me a hard time. I have found through my research

stopped working after 16 months

when the power would not turn on to the tv we called panasonic and they are very well aware of the problem. what panasonic told us was there is a prob

Quality, and Price that you can't beat

There is nothing I do not like about this TV it is great price and fantastic quality the blacks are black and the colours are stunningly beautifull.

Amazing Picture Quality

Love the picture it produces! Blu Ray and my TH46PZ80U perfect couple. Plasma technology at 46'. 3 HDMI Power consumption

  12 Users positive 5 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 56 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2008 to Jan, 2011. The average user rating from newegg.com is 97 out of 100.

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Poor service

This TV had an excellent picture for games and movies while it was still working Stopped working suddenly less than 2 years after purchase. Panasonic

LOVE THIS TV

Great tv very happy I bought it. This TV is very easy to setup and I have not had a single issue with it. Everything looks great with my Comcast Cabl

sweet tv

great value, great tv, great picture, great features one of the rca inputs is on the front, so it kinda stinks not being able to keep multiple rca dev

Nothing but a Great TV

I have this hooked up to my Onkyo HT-7100 (also from newegg) and the setup is superb. I never had so much fun playing GOW2 and watching Kung Fu Panda

  55 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analysed 216 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2008 to Oct, 2011. The average user rating from amazon.com is 85 out of 100.

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BEWARE ON PANASONIC TV'S!!

Everyone BEWARE ON PANASONIC TV'S! I had bought my plasma for 1000 in less than 2 yrs when it FIRST BROKE DOWN WITH THE 10 BLINKING LIGHTS OF DEATH Pa

Money Pit, DO NOT BUY

Piece of Junk! I bought this Panasonic TH-42PZ80U TV in November 2008 for $1,200. In August of 2010 the main board went out. I called Panasonic and si

Do not buy panasonic

Purchased this from Best Buy a couple of years ago. Of course Panasonic tell you it is rated to last 30 years, well that not true, mine just died...10

Wii Proof

Great picture. But more important to me: impervious to thrown game controllers. I have 2 autistic children who frequently become frustrated with games

  181 Users positive 35 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from buy.com. This user review was collected in 2008-12-20, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Panasonic TH-50PZ80U, Buy.com & OneCall

Purchased a Panasonic TH-50PZ80U via Buy.com through OneCall. Unit is spectacular, wonderful picture & incredible price. I was hesitant to purchase th

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 3 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from epinions.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2008 to Jan, 2009. The average user rating from epinions.com is 100 out of 100.

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The Plasma that toppled LCD (for me)

I always thought our first HDTV would be an LCD. I just did. It has always been said that Plasmas have an edge as far as performance and picture quali

Panasonic 50PZ80U! Stunning Plasma, Stunning Price

The center piece of any home theater is the TV! I have been on a quest to build a good home theater and set aside a large chunk of my budget for the T

Panasonic 50" Plasma Model 50PZ80U

The Panasonic Model 50PZ80U is an outstanding plasma for the price. After a lot of research on LCD Vs. Plasma, I decided to go with Plasma because fo

  3 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analysed 6 user reviews of the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50") from pricegrabber.com. The user reviews were collected from May, 2008 to Aug, 2008. The average user rating from pricegrabber.com is 90 out of 100.

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Panasonic Plasma 42PZ80/85U (42 inch) Excellent Performance and Value

(Edited August 04th by Charles98765) Strengths (continued): and easy to use and finally low price. 1080P capability, very good picture performance, g

A good bang for the buck

I love this TV. It's a Panasonic! Movies look great on it. 3 HDMI inputs. Great contrast. 1080p Glare, glare and more glare! Remote is not the best

very nice

i picket up this tv on a price mistake from sears, and i have to say it is great. picture quality, design, fit/size could have smaller borders and a

Great display

Standard definition tv looks very good all things considered. Black levels, color accuracy, 1080p, 3 HDMI ports Graininess when stretching 4:3 aspect

  6 Users positive

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Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50")

Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50"): product specifications


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Brand

Panasonic (See all Panasonic TVs)

Audio System
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Speakers Included
2 speakers
AV Furniture
Colour
Piano black / Silver
Recommended Use
Plasma panel
Type
Stand
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
38.7cm/49.3cm
Height
61.2cm/84.4cm
Weight
25kg/29kg/43kg
Width
106cm/124cm/125cm
DVD
Type
 None
Header
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Model
50PZ80B/S42PZ80W/S50PZ80W
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Panasonic TH/Panasonic TY
Television
100Hz
Built-in / Yes
Diagonal Size
50in
Diagonal Size (cm)
127cm
Digital Television Certification
HD ready 1080p
Display Format
1080p (FullHD)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
1000000:1
Enhanced Refresh Rate
100 Hz
HDCP Compatible
 Yes
HDMI Ports Qty
3
HDTV Ready
Built-in / Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Image Contrast Ratio
30000:1
Parental Channel Lock
 Yes
PC Interface
VGA (HD-15)
Plasma Panel Technology
Panasonic 11th Generation Plasma Panel
Progressive Scan
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Series
VIERA
Technology
Plasma (PDP)
Type
Plasma TV
Video Interface
Component / Composite / HDMI / S-Video / SCART
Widescreen
Widescreen
TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner
DVB-C
Multi-channel Preview
Picture-and-text (PAT)
Teletext
 Yes
TV Tuner Presence
Built-in

Manufacturer's Description


With the TH-50PZ80B Full HD Plasma TV, every image is richly expressive from bright scenes, such as scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made during panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow. You can enjoy beautiful cinematic reproduction of movie images. The images that are recorded onto movie film at 24 frames per second (fps) are reproduced at two times that speed by 24p Playback. This achieves film-like reproduction than with the 2:3 processing method. 5,120 Equivalent Steps of Gradation lends natural expression to images such as sunsets. VIERA's large color space covers 110% of the HDTV color standard. This wide gamut has been achieved by an advanced panel structure and a newly developed filter, which produce richer, more vivid coloring. In addition to brilliant picture quality, VIERA models offer the easy operation made possible by VIERA Link and the SD card slot. VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV's remote control unit. The majority of the VIERA line-up is equipped with a slot for large-capacity SDHC cards. You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA's big beautiful screen just by simply remove the SD memory card from your digital still camera, and slip it in to the slot.

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