Panasonic TH-42PZ70E - Expert Reviews

Review summary: In recent years, the television market has been overpopulated with LCD televisions that Plasmas are now outnumbered by a huge number. This is because LCD's are more attractive as consumers opt to go for LCD's higher resolutions, specifications and versati

Review summary: The Panasonic TH-42PZ70 is a market-leading 'Full HD' TV that finally brings 1,920x1,080 native pixel count to the 42-inch plasma set. Colour blends look smooth and natural and the TV has fine black levels. It deals well HD sources and fast moving objects

Pros: Pictures rock; first 42-inch plasma TV we've seen with a 'Full HD' resolution; feature count is strong

Cons: Picture improvement over lower resolution Panasonic plasmas arguably not quite enough to justify price hike; not the prettiest TV

Verdict: Panasonic's first 'Full HD' 42-inch plasma TV, the Panasonic TH-42PZ70, is one of the top two or three 42-inch plasmas we've seen in performance terms. This will doubtless be enough in itself to win it many fans. But we should add that it's ultimately onl

Review summary: Even more worryingly for plasma makers, the technology's traditional size advantage over LCDs is quickly being eroded. The same report revealed that within the 40 to 44-inch TV segment, market share for LCD TVs increased to 58% versus 41% for plasmas (the

Pros: Superb motion resolution, Excellent black level and shadow detail

Cons: Lacking in film mode deinterlacing,

Verdict: Despite some flaws, Panasonic TH42PZ70B is a steal at this price thanks to its clean, detailed picture and superb motion handling.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Panasonic has managed to balance price with picture quality extremely well with this full HD plasma TV - definitely worth considering.