Panasonic TH-PZ70 Series Plasma TV (42",50") Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the remote control. The sound also impresses, but many are less positive about the screen.

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Reviewers rate this product 93/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs, the Panasonic TH-PZ70 Series Plasma TV (42",50") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

The Panasonic TH-42PZ70 is a market-leading 'Full HD' TV that finally brings 1,920x1,080 native pixel count to the 42-inch plasma set. Colour blends look smooth and natural and the TV has fine black levels. It deals well HD sources and fast moving ...

Pictures rock ; first 42-inch plasma TV we've seen with a 'Full HD' resolution ; feature count is strong

Picture improvement over lower resolution Panasonic plasmas arguably not quite enough to justify price hike ; not the prettiest TV

Panasonic's first 'Full HD' 42-inch plasma TV, the Panasonic TH-42PZ70, is one of the top two or three 42-inch plasmas we've seen in performance terms. This will doubtless be enough in itself to win it many fans. But we should add that it's ultimately ...

Unlike many in Panasonic's range, it comes supplied with a pedestal stand

Strong colours and black levels ; Good quality High-def ; Little motion blur

Reds can sometimes appear orangey ; Only two HDMI sockets

HDMI connectivity is limited to two; this could pose a problem to HD fans