The Panasonic PZ80U VIERA models are identical to the PX models (TH-42PX80U and 50 inch TH-50PX80U) except for;

• Higher full HD 1080p resolution,
• Higher 20,000:1 contrast ratio and
• An on and off sleep timer.

User Reviews and Price Comparisons

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80U 50-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U 46-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U 42″ 1080p Plasma HDTV

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Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80U 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV TH50PZ80U

Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ80U 46″ 1080p Plasma HDTV TH46PZ80U

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Panasonic VIERA 50″ 1080p 480Hz Plasma HDTV w/3 HDMI – TH50PZ80U

Panasonic VIERA 46″ 1080p 480Hz Plasma HDTV w/Anti-Reflective Filter TH46PZ80U

Panasonic VIERA 42″ 1080p 480Hz Plasma HDTV w/ 3 HDMI TH42PZ80U

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TH-50PZ80U 50 HD 1080P PLASMA

Resources

TH-42PZ80U operating instructions (PDF)
TH-46PZ80U operating instructions (PDF)
TH-50PZ80U operating instructions (PDF)

Other 2008 Panasonic plasma models to consider….

If you’d like a higher contrast ratio of 30,000:1 (from 20,000:1) contrast ratio and having a PC input then consider the Panasonic PZ85U plasma models.

Moving up to the Panasonic PZ800U models you also gain a swivel base, THX Certification, 24p Cinematic Playback, BBE VIVI HD3D Sound, a HDMI input, increased shades of gradation and the one sheet of glass design.

If you like the idea of adding even more features including VIERA Cast IPTV Capability, Studio Reference Mode, Pro Setting Menu, RS-232C conncetion, AVCHD/MPEG2 playback, H.264 codec and Digital Cinema Color while missing out on THX Certification then you should look at the Panasonic PZ850U models.

Alternatively, if a still well featured base model plasma with 720p resolution and 15,000:1 contrast ratio will fill your needs then the PX80U models are for you.

See the base specification for all 2008 Panasonic plasma models below.

Compare the specifications of the PZ850U, PZ800U, PZ85U, PZ80U and PX80U side-by-side.

Base Specification for Panasonic 2008 Plasma Models

• 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 480 Hz Sub-field Drive Technology
• Anti-Reflective Filter
• Viera Link HDAVI Control
• SD Card Slot w/ Photo Viewer/Gallery Player
• Deep Color Technology
• x.v. Color
• 3D Color Management
• Sub Pixel Controller
• Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
• Anti-Image Retention Mode
• Game Mode
• 3 HDMI Inputs
• Tough Under Force Panel: Provides high resistance to impacts and scratches
• Panel Life to Half Brightness of 100,000 Hours to (8 Hours/Day = More than 30 Years)
• Panels is Lead Free