Panasonic TC P-S1 Series Plasma TV (42", 46", 50", 54", 58") Expert Reviews

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Reviewers rate this product 94/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Panasonic TC P-S1 Series Plasma TV (42", 46", 50", 54", 58") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

The TC-P54S1 is an exciting 54 inch plasma television. It provides 1080p high-definition pictures and good sound from the built-in speakers. It is equipped with VIERA Image Viewer that allows you - in conjunction with SD memory card slot - to share ...

G12 Progressive 1080p HD NeoPDP (Plasma Display Panel), VIERA Image Viewer, VIERA Link, SD Memory Card Slot, 3 HDMI Inputs

The TC-P54S1 is characterized by crisp images and high quality sound...

The Panasonic TC-P50U1 is a pretty basic model, at least as basic as they come in the 50-inch plasma category (that's a lot of screen real estate, mind you). Skipping the fancy, and frequently pointless, special processing features, Panasonic has made ...

The Panasonic TC-P50U1 is a good, but not outstanding, television. On the plus side, we loved the deep blacks and wide viewing angle that the Panasonic could produce. However, it failed to produce sufficiently bright whites and there were noticeable ...

In the 54 inch category, Panasonic TC-P54S1 has plenty of competition. The good news is that the 54 inch plasma TV does not aim to beat up higher level plasma, as this was not what it was designed for, but it still performs more than decently, which ...

Not as expensive as top of the line series. Great if you need high value for money ; Good overall picture quality ; Black levels similar to those from top of the line G10 and V10 series ; Relatively accurate colors (unless you are very exigent)

In this size class, if you are looking for quality and you have the money, G10 and V10 series will be a better choice ; No THX certification ; Anti-glare performance could be better ; Color accuracy issues and not enough picture adjustment controls to ...

The overall performance of Panasonic TC-P54S1 depends largely on the new technologies used in its making. In comparison with the older X1 series from Panasonic, Panasonic TC-P54S1 displays 1080p resolution and the new NeoPDP panel, which helps it ...

Many consumers usually prefer mid-level products, as they can enjoy a good quality product, without having to break the bank for it. Panasonic knows this oh-so-well, and their 50 inch plasma TV, Panasonic TC-P50S1 is the proof. Without being fully ...

Overall great picture quality ; Amazing black levels ; Great color saturation ; More energy efficient through its NeoPDP display

It does not have THX certification, 24p cinema mode and Viera Cast fancy add-ons ; Anti-reflective capabilities are limited ; Small issues with color accuracy

Connectivity is another area in which S1 does not claim the leading role, as its capabilities are decent enough, without being anything out of the ordinary. It comes with three HDMI inputs, two component-video inputs, one AV input with composite and S ...

Available for about $840, the TC-P42S1 is well priced for a 42-inch Plasma. But it has some problems that make it a less than stellar pick, with problems rendering blacks and whites together and trailing on fast-moving images.

Facing competition from LCD HDTVs, the price of plasma TVs has been falling recently. And the LC-P42S1 is a good example of this: it is very well priced for a 42-inch screen at around $840. And it's a decent display for the price, but it has a number ...

The popularity of plasma HDTVs continues to wane, but Panasonic's new display technology may give shoppers reason to reconsider. The company claims the updated panel on its 42-inch TC-P42S1 ($1,099.95 list) maintains perfect picture detail no matter ...

Good value. Bright, detailed picture. Energy-efficient, especially for a plasma set

Mediocre upconversion. Poorly optimized cinema picture preset

Panasonic's affordable TC-P42S1 42-inch plasma features improved energy efficiency, but it struggles with upconversion.

PCMag did not test the 58-inch Panasonic TC-P58S1 TV. We did, however, test and review the 42-inch TC-P42S1 from the same series.

PCMag did not test the 65-inch Panasonic TC-P65S1 TV. We did, however, test and review the 42-inch TC-P42S1 from the same series.