Panasonic TH-42PS10 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Although CNET did not review the 58-inch Panasonic TH-58PH10UK, we did review the 50-inch Panasonic TH-50PH10UK. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic flat-panel plasma HD monitors are identical but for screen size, so we expect the ...

Pros: Very good black-level performance and shadow detail ; accurate color decoding ; independent memory per input ; versatile PIP function ; extensive picture adjustments with full grayscale controls ; removable, customizable inputs ; Spartan styling

Cons: Inaccurate primary color of green ; some false contouring ; does not include a stand, a tuner, or speakers ; limited to only four total inputs and doesn't include a digital input out of the box ; cannot change aspect ratios with HDTV sources

Verdict: While still offering excellent all-around picture quality, the "professional" Panasonic TH-50PH10UK plasma TV isn't quite as good a bargain as its "consumer" cousins.

Review summary: The 50-inch plasma screen size surpassed the 42-inch size in sales earlier this year, according to at least one study (PDF), and despite the falling prices of big-screen LCDs, plasma is still a better bargain in the 50-inch range. We've always loved ...

Review summary: CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-37PH10UK HDTV, but we did review a larger model in the series.