Panasonic TH-50PZ70 - Expert Reviews

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 ...

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.

Verdict: We mentioned Pioneer's KURO sets a couple of times in this review and it's impossible to conclude without pointing out that the first full HD KUROs are now hitting shops. And based on our experience of the standard HD Ready KUROs, we see no reason to ...

Review summary: Now that the challenge of fitting full HD pixel counts into plasma screens has been met, 1,920 x 1,080-pixel TVs are coming thick and fast.

Pros: Terrific pictures, Extensive features, Full HD resolution

Cons: Occasionally slightly orangey reds

Verdict: Does enough to justify its price hike over Panasonic's standard HD Ready plasmas