Panasonic Viera TH-PZ85 Series Plasma TV ( 42",46",50" ) Expert Reviews

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Reviewers rate this product 91/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Panasonic Viera TH-PZ85 Series Plasma TV (42",46",50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

Panasonic rules the plasma roost, outselling other brands and rolling out a massive suite of models to compete against LCD in 2008. The TH-PZ85U series may be the most exciting of the bunch, thanks to its improved black-level performance, the holy ...

The Panasonic TH-46PZ85U can produce one of the deepest shades of black we've ever tested ; it has punchy color ; a relatively effective antireflective screen ; and sleek styling

Poor noise reduction ; less-accurate color temperature and primary colors ; fewer picture controls than many HDTVs

A couple of issues keep its picture out of the top tier, but excellent black-level performance still makes the Panasonic TH-46PZ85U plasma HDTV stand out from the pack.

Although CNET did not review the 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PZ85U, we did review the 46-inch Panasonic TH-46PZ85U. Judging from their spec sheets, the two Panasonic plasma HDTVs are essentially identical but for screen size, so we expect the picture ...

The Panasonic TH-46PZ85U will provide you with an above average picture and sound. The plasma provides a sharp-looking design with a classy finish. It performs well and offers quality and a solid reputation of a manufacturer that has made some of the ...

Increased native contrast ratio, 1080p resolution, G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel, Built-In SD card slot, 3 HDMI Inputs

Panasonic 46

Panasonic was the first HDTV manufacturer to offer a 1080p 42-inch plasma television (the TH-42PZ700U). The company's 46-inch 1080p TH-46PZ85U Viera ($1,199.95 direct) not only provides more than 22 percent more screen real estate than its smaller ...

Impressive contrast ratio. Excellent SD video processing.

Slightly oversaturated colors. Overscan with 720p video sources. No 1080p input with VGA or component video ports.

This latest-generation plasma TV offers upgraded video processing and significantly improved picture contrast over previous 1080p Panasonic plasmas.

Part of the excitement surrounding Panasonic's 1080p plasma TVs is the screen size. The 46" TH-46PZ85U provides 20 percent more screen area than a comparable 42" TV, yet when...

The 85 series is at the mid range of Panasonic's consumer plasmas for 2008, which is their 11th generation of plasma offerings. For more information refer to the full Viera 85 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 30,000:1 contrast ratio Game ...

Panasonic and Samsung have a strong battle going for the top spot in 1st Tier plasma sales and both have alluring new products arriving summer of 2008. The Samsung plasma model tested represents the companies 2nd tier plasma product, while the ...