Panasonic TX-32LZD85 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: For a company that loves its plasma screens, Panasonic also doesn't cut corners on its LCDs either. Even at 32 inches, the Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD85 sports a 1080p resolution, and combined with its picture processing engine, produces natural colours and

Pros: Well connected; superb picture; 1080p pixel count despite only being 32 inches across

Cons: Expensive; low-level flicker over fast-moving edges

Verdict: For a brand that still swears its undying allegiance to the plasma cause, Panasonic sure knows how to make a superior LCD TV. The TX-32LZD85 really does have pretty much everything a discerning TV customer could ask for, including terrific pictures and fe

Review summary: Although a strong believer in Plasma display technology, Panasonic has been paying increased attention to LCD in recent times. Utilising IPS Alpha (In-Plane Switching Alpha) panels from the facilities they jointly own with Hitachi and Toshiba, P

Review summary: The TX-32LZD85 is every bit as sublime at showing standard and high definition material as its rivals

Pros: Good connectivity; outstanding pictures; full HD panel

Cons: Very minor flicker over some fast-moving edges

Verdict: Yet more good news comes with the black levels, which get way deeper than  is common with LCD and help make dark  gaming and video moments much  more involving and credible

Review summary: Where some rival sets can seem a connectivity desert, this Panny, in comparison, is a socket-spattered Amazonian jungle

Pros: Smooth, judder-less pictures; Great ---surround--- sound effect

Cons: Picture foible during sport and gaming (with 100Hz on); A little backlight bleed

Verdict: More dramatic improvement, while using Panasonic's proprietary version of the picture processing wizardry, is in evidence during regular television viewing, specifically with channels or shows that use horizontally-scrolling text