Panasonic TH-PZ800 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50", 58", 65")

976 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 976 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the sound and resolution are overall positive. The build quality and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the glare and energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Panasonic TH-PZ800 Series LCD TV (42", 46", 50", 58", 65") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Lincoln Spector (pcworld.com)

TH-46PZ800U

Panasonic's stylish TH-46PZ800U nicely balances image quality and features. Unfortunately, its price($2200 as of November 4, 2008) is $200 more than that of the next-most-expensive set in its size category, the Sharp Aquos LC-46D64U, and $800 more than...

Superior sound, with THX certification SD Card slot for multimedia

Expensive Not optimized for home use

In my hands-on tests, the Panasonic's audio quality was phenomenal when matched against competing sets' built-in speakers. The audio strained when I turned the volume all the way up, but at two-thirds of maximum volume, I could hear every quiet detail...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U

Editors' note: The rating on this review has been lowered and its Editors' Choice award removed because of changes in the competitive marketplace.

Reproduces deep black levels and highly accurate color; excellent uniformity with little false contouring; THX mode obviates in-depth calibration; relatively effective antireflective screen; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input; handsome...

Expensive; blacks not quite as deep as the best plasmas; optional 24p mode introduces flicker; fewer picture controls than most HDTVs.

With the accuracy of its THX mode and great black-level performance, the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the best-performing HDTVs available.

May, 2008

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Expert review by: Florian Friedrich (televisions.com)

Panasonic TH-42 PZ 800 E

Low-judder 24p picture; Almost totally independent of viewing angle; Excellent motion depiction; High maximum contrast

High power-consumption; Blurry HDMI-576i picture; Slight green tint; Weaknesses in de-interlacing

The menu offers all of the standard picture controls, but lacks the more-advanced adjustment options found on pricier Panasonic plasmas - such as a color-management system or a frame-rate setting. You can at least choose between gray and black bars...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-P42G10 Plasma HDTV

Panasonic's current lineup of plasma televisions is remarkably affordable compared with plasma sets of a few years ago. At s current lineup of plasma televisions is remarkably affordable compared with plasma sets of a few years ago. At $31 per diagonal...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Panasonic Viera TC-P42G10 Plasma HDTV

Panasonic's current lineup of plasma televisions is remarkably affordable compared with plasma sets of a few years ago. At $31 per diagonal inch, the new TC-P42G10 is far cheaper than even Panasonic envisioned in the caviar days of flat panels.

An Advanced menu includes additional controls. I left most of these in their default settings. The Light setting for Black Level reproduced above white and below black. Size2 on the HD Size control produced the lowest overscan, but as with several...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by: Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PZ800U Plasma HDTV

The Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the first HDTVs to earn THX certification. But you might ask, “Isn't THX mainly into audio?” I can see where you're coming from, but THX isn't exactly new to the home video business. It has certified video software...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PZ800U Plasma HDTV

The Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is one of the first HDTVs to earn THX certification. But you might ask, "Isn't THX mainly into audio?" I can see where you're coming from, but THX isn't exactly new to the home video business. It has certified video software...

While two of the three other sets in the group outperformed it overall, the Panasonic held its own, particularly at its price. It received the highest score for value, which strongly suggests that the panel, overall, liked what it saw.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Scott Wilkinson (hometheater.com)

Panasonic TH-50PZ800 Plasma TV

FeaturesThe 50PZ800's most salient feature is THX certification. According to THX, its certification program has two primary goals—to drive quality in manufacturing and help simplify the consumer's buying decision by implementing a single testing...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: Brian Kahn (hometheaterreview.com)

Panasonic TH-50PZ800U Plasma HDTV Reviewed

This is the only Panasonic large plasma model to earn THX certification for video quality. It includes four HDMI, two component video and one PC input and allows you to view digital photos via an SD card reader that is compatible with the Gallery...

The THX mode may not be perfect inevery respect, but it creates a very pleasing image -- natural color,great detail, and minimal digital noise -- with no or minimal setupeffort required on the user's part ; This plasma produces arespectably deep black...

The new 48Hz mode reduces judder, but it adds noticeable flicker that some people will find even more distracting ; This TV isn't as good at upconverting SD content as the best panels we've seen, although it is solid in this respect ; Plasma TVs...

The Panasonic/THX collaborationproves to be a good one. The TH-50PZ800U is an excellent performer thatrivals the best panels on the market but comes in at a slightly lowerprice point.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: Scott Wilkinson (ultimateavmag.com)

UltimateAVmag.com: Panasonic TH-50PZ800 Plasma TV

In my review of the LG 50PG60 plasma, I identified its product line as one of only two with THX video certification. The other is Panasonic's PZ800 line, which includes a 58-incher as well as the 50-inch TH-50PZ800 reviewed here. Is its THX performance...

Excellent overall detail, Superb shadow detail, Great color, Fairly low black level, 48Hz refresh rate for 1080p/24

Menu system very frustrating, Red bump at 50 IRE, Video processing not that great

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Nov, 2008