Panasonic TH-PZ800 TV Series (42",50") Expert Reviews

The 800U series is at the high end of Panasonic's 2008 plasmas, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. For more information refer to the full Viera 800 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio 24p film mode ...

Panasonic's flagship 42-inch plasma TV boasts a 'Full HD' 1080p resolution and the full monty of the company's picture-processing technology to give an impressive viewing experience. But in the current financial climate, the 42PZ800's cheaper rivals ...

Outstanding HD picture quality ; excellent connectivity ; plenty of features

We're not totally convinced it's worth twice as much money as the Panasonic 42PX80

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 is a mighty fine plasma TV. In fact, with no 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sets around now, it's the best 42-inch plasma TV that money can buy. If money's no object, bag yourself a 42PZ800 with impunity. If money is an object, ...

The 65PZ800, with full HD resolution, offers impressively vibrant and natural pictures for a 65-inch plasma TV, as well as high-quality audio. For those seeking a convincing home-cinema experience, the main downside is that the set is nowhere near as ...

Superb picture quality ; aggressively priced ; features galore

Not particularly attractive ; some of the video-processing tech can be unhelpful

Once upon a time, really big TVs tended to do little more with their size than emphasise how inherently poor their pictures were. But, with the Panasonic Viera TH-65PZ800, those days are emphatically over. This screen looks nothing short of ...

Panasonic's TH-42PZ800 plasma TV is a solid performer and it's available with a rather nifty cabinet too.

Stunning HD picture quality, excellent connectivity, plenty of features

Intelligent Frame Creation can cause problems with sport ; occasional colour tone issues with standard definition, all the quality on offer doesn't come cheap

THIS 42" plasma television is sure to impress those who think that bigger is better.

Great blacks, excellent contrast, rich accurate colours, good motion handling

Minor noise issues, calibration options lacking

Another great plasma from Panasonic. The TH-42PZ800A produces a great picture with some of the best blacks we've seen; it only suffers from a few niggling issues.

Panasonic TH50PZ800B is a 50″ plasma television positioned at the high end of the company's lineup. Key features of this model include the Full HD 1920×1080p resolution, a quoted contrast ratio of 30,000:1, and the company's V-REAL PRO 3 processing ...

Excellent black level (measured 0.04 cd/m2) ; Suitably accurate colour reproduction ; Renders motion fluidly with minimal motion blurring ; Displays 1080p/24 video signal without telecine judder ; Picture Overscan] control allows for 1:1 pixel mapping ...

Lack of per-input settings ; Not enough video controls, especially given the display's price ; No user accessible greyscale control ; Standard-def video processing lacking, no 3:2/2:2 film mode detection ; The usual issues of PWM noise, glass ...

Although we were a little disappointed by the lack of image calibration options on show given this display's price (roughly £500 more than the 50-inch PZ80), we were still very pleased with the image quality produced by the Panasonic TH50PZ800B. More ...

The TH-46PZ81 shouldn't be applauded only because of its features - it delivers a great plasma TV picture.

The picture is stable and colours are rich and inviting. Switch to the HD content pand the level of detail and edge definition reaches a new high. The Panasonic does a fine job of upscaling standard definition material to match its Full HD resolution, ...

Great blacks, excellent contrast, rich accurate colours, good motion handling

Minor noise issues, calibration options lacking

Another great plasma from Panasonic. The TH-42PZ800A produces a great picture with some of the best blacks we've seen; it only suffers from a few niggling issues.