Panasonic 2009 Plasma HDTV Range – Overview and Comparisons

Panasonic launched new technologies and extended the coverage of some features in its 2009 Panasonic Plasma HDTV range. Notable features include ….

Panasonic 2009 Plasma HDTV

Neo PDP

Panasonic’s new NeoPDP technology has delivered a brighter display, doubled luminance efficiency, deeper blacks, improved contrast ratio and reduced power consumption (1/3 of 2007 models for the same brightness).

WirelessHD

Panasonic’s WirelessHD technology is able to transmit full HD video, audio and control signals wirelessly. Developed by Panasonic in collaboration with SiBEAM Inc., it can transmit uncompressed 1080p full HD content wirelessly with no deterioration in quality by using 60GHz millimeter wave radio.

Internet Enabled VIERA CAST

HDTVs continue to morph into media servers. The addition of Amazon’s VOD service on VIERA CAST allows viewers to stream video from Amazon’s extensive library. As before there is access to YouTube, Picasa Web Albums, Bloomberg News, a weather channel. Panasonic has improved the VIERA CAST interface.

THX Certified Display

THX Certification has been extended to more plasma HDTV series. THX certification indicates a HDTV has been tested and satisfied a wide array of benchmark standards including contrast, color, de-interlacing and black levels to name only some. All THX Certified Displays feature THX Mode which optimizes the viewing experience by providing a single button calibration.

VIERA Image Viewer

All models now come with VIERA Image Viewer allowing the viewing of images from an SD card slot.

VIERA Link

Another all model feature is VIERA Link which utilizes the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard to allow consumers to operate all VIERA Link compatible A/V components using a single TV remote control combined with on-screen menus. Consumers can also link in a network camera for monitoring.

Environment

All 2009 VIERA HDTVs qualified for Energy Star certification. As with previous models, VIERA Plasma HDTVs are lead and mercury free.

The table below highlights those features which distinguish between the various models in Panasonic’s 2009 range. Check the full specification, read our series reviews by clicking the series designations and and find prices from Amazon by clicking the individual model links.

Full HD – 1080p

HD – 720p

Z1

TC-P54Z1

Z1 is the flagship model of Panasonic’s 2009 Plasma HDTV series. It offers premium features for movie playback as well all the connectivity options for those looking for a HDTV which also doubles as a media center.

Ultra thin – 1 inch
NeoPDP
1080p FullHD Resolution
Wireless HD
24p Cinematic Playback
24p Playback (2:3)
THX Certified Display
Studio Ref Mode
THX Mode
Pro Setting
BBE ViVA HD3D Sound
4 Speakers
VIERA CAST
40,000:1 Contrast Ratio (native) 2,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Game Mode
2x HDMI

Specification Panasonic Z1 Plasma HDTV

X1

TC-P42X1, TC-P50X1

Panasonic’s X1 Plasma HDTV models offer the sharp focused images during fast-moving scenes common to action movies and gaming.

720p HD Resolution
30,000:1 Contrast Ratio (native) 2,000,000:1 (dynamic)
24p Playback (2:3)
Game Mode
3x HDMI

Specification Panasonic X1 Plasma HDTV

V10

TC-P50V10, TC-P54V10, TC-P58V10, TC-P65V10

Panasonic’s V10 models offer all the premium features for movie playback including digital cinema color and a wide range of connectivity options (without wireless HD) for those looking for a media center HDTV.

NeoPDP
1080p FullHD Resolution
Digital Cinema Color
VIERA CAST
24p Cinematic Playback
24p Playback (2:3)
THX Certified Display
THX Mode
Pro Setting
BBE ViVA HD3D Sound
40,000:1 Contrast Ratio (native) 2,000,000:1 (dynamic) Infinite Black Panel
Game Mode
4x HDMI

C1

TC-P42C1, TC-P50C1

Panasonic’s C1 Plasma HDTV models offer the sharp images during fast-moving scenes common to action movies.

720p HD Resolution
15,000:1 Contrast Ratio (native) Infinite Black Panel
24p Playback (2:3)
2x HDMI

Specification Panasonic C1 Plasma HDTV

G15

TC-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15

Panasonic’s G15 Series Plasma HDTVs provide the connectivity options of a media center (including Internet content) all on a THX Certified display.

Slim Style Design
NeoPDP
1080p FullHD Resolution
VIERA CAST
THX Certified Display
THX Mode
24p Playback (2:3)
40,000:1 Contrast Ratio (native) 2,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Game Mode
3x HDMI

Specification Panasonic G15 Plasma HDTV

X14

TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14

The X14 Series Plasma HDTVs provide sharp images for the fast moving on-screen action typical of sports, action movies and gaming.

720p HD Resolution
12,000:1 Contrast Ratio (dynamic)
Game Mode
3x HDMI

Specification Panasonic X14 Plasma HDTV

G10

TC-P42G10, TC-P46G10, TC-P50G10, TC-P54G10

Panasonic’s G10 Series Plasma HDTVs provide the connectivity options of a media center (including Web entertainment) combined with a THX Certified display for accurate video reproduction.

NeoPDP
1080p FullHD Resolution
VIERA CAST
THX Certified Display
THX Mode
24p Playback (2:3)
40,000:1 Contrast Ratio (native) 2,000,000:1 (dynamic) Infinite Black Panel
Game Mode
3x HDMI

Specification Panasonic G10 Plasma HDTV

S1

TC-P42S1, TC-P48S1, TC-P50S1
, TC-P54S1, TC-P58S1, TC-P65S1

The S1 Series Plasma HDTVs have the latest NeoPDP display for extra brightness as well as contrast combined with a game mode for game console connection.