Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series TV (42",46",50") Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 370 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the screen. The menu also impresses, but many are less positive about the glare.

Screen, Menu, Price, Sound

Glare, Remote control

Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 93/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Panasonic TH-PZ80 Series TV (42",46",50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

The Panasonic TH-46PZ80U is a good example of the pluses and minuses of plasma displays. We were quite impressed by the viewing angle and reproduction of blacks. We were less happy with the poor brightness, and as you turn brightness up you lose color ...

The Panasonic TH-46PZ80U offers many of the strengths that we've come to expect from Plasma televisions, including an excellent viewing angle and deep blacks. Colors were a mixed bag, keep the brightness low and you get accurate colors. Turn it up, ...

The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ8OU is a 46-inch Plasma HDTV that typifies some of the positives and negatives of Plasma technology. Available starting at about $1300, the Viera TH-46PZ8OU is worth considering for those looking for an entry-level Plasma ...

The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ8OU is a 46-inch Plasma HDTV that typifies some of the positives and negatives of Plasma technology. Available starting at about $1300, the Viera TH-46PZ8OU is worth considering for those looking for an entry-level Plasma ...

The TH-42PZ80U VIERA Plasma 42"(41.6" Diagonal) TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features at full 1080p resolution with a...

The Panasonic 46PZ80 sits right in the middle of Panasonic's plasma TVs -- it's sturdy and has good specs, but it isn't overrun by special features and confusing menu options. We think this TV is aimed at people who want a well-priced, stylish TV they ...

Picture quality ; sound performance ; styling ; price

Not that thrilling ; doesn't have any advanced sound or picture processing

This is a sturdy TV in every way, it's well built, feels well put together and has incredibly robust picture performance. It's not the most exciting TV, and it certainly lacks some high-end features, but that doesn't detract from its decent price and ...

An incredibly able plasma television for less than £750? Behold, one of the biggest bargains in modern consumer electronics

Generally excellent image quality. Full HD spec. Value

Er…picture could be a little sharper and cleaner. We're being picky, though

Panasonic is the only manufacturer selling 42in plasma TVs. It's a good job the price is right, then.

Although there's a little room for improvement with the 42PZ80's standard definition performance, the TV still represents outstanding value for a Full HD 42in screen - especially as it's such a stunner with HD sources.

Panasonic TH42PZ80 is the third plasma HDTV from the world's largest plasma flat screen manufacturer we've reviewed in as many months. The Panasonic TH42PZ80 offers true high definition 1920 x 1080 screen resolution over the HD-ready PX80 range, but ...

Delivering excellent black level, revealing shadow detail, fluid motion, detailed resolution and natural colours, performance-wise the Panasonic TH42PZ80 is fundamentally a PZ85 minus the [Intelligent Frame Creation] technology which–truth be told–we ...