100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Panasonic has created something very special with the TH-42PZ700B. Not only is this the first 42in plasma TV to sport a 1,920 x 1,080 panel, but it also exhibits superior picture quality to any 42in HDTV I’ve seen. Feed this screen high quality, high...

Great pictures ; Plenty of inputs ; Compehensive futureproofing

Some negligible plasma niggles ; A bit pricey

This superb and impeccably specified performer justifies every penny of its hefty price tag

The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U isn't cheap, and you don't get a lot of neat extra features for your money, but it does have an excellent picture.

The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U isn't cheap, and you don't get a lot of neat extra features for your money, but it does have an excellent picture.

Great picture quality, features galore, full HD resolution

Panasonic's non-HD models have slightly deeper black levels; the advantage of full HD is only marginal, making the price look slightly high

Full 1080p resolution. Very good standard-definition video processing. Good video-noise management

Overscan with 720p video sources. No 1080p input with VGA or component video ports

Panasonic's 42-inch plasma uses full 1080p resolution and effective video processing to keep its picture clean and sharp.

Terrific picture First 1080p 42-inch plasma TV

Confusing onscreen controls Light on extra features

Panasonic's large, heavy, programmable remote feels clunky, and the lower half has too many buttons, but your fingers go naturally to channel surfing and volume controls

Full 1080p resolution ; Great picture quality ; Anti-reflective filter ; Three HDMI ports ; Cheap

Some minor picture defects

Conclusion Despite some very minor problems, this is still an excellent television for the money. Detail, contrast and colour are amazing, and little touches such as the glare-proof panel make this an intriguing proposition. It may not appeal to the...