Panasonic TH-PZ800U (1080p Plasma)
Available Models: 46" TH-46PZ800U 50" TH-50PZ800U 58" TH-58PZ800U
Where to buy
- 46" Panasonic TH-46PZ800U - Don't pay more than $1,500 for this HDTV!
- 50" Panasonic TH-50PZ800U - Don't pay more than $1,900 for this HDTV!
- 58" Panasonic TH-58PZ800U - Don't pay more than $2,500 for this HDTV!
The Good
- Some of the best blacks out of any HDTV on the market, very natural and accurate color. One of the best pictures in terms of quality out there when viewed in a low-light setting.
- THX certified
- Non-reflective screen reduces glare while maintaining incredible contrast
- Good selection of inputs (4 x HDMI, 1 x VPA PC input)
- Simple yet elegant look; Will look good just about anywhere.
- 24P/5:5 pulldown support (See the bad below)
- Available in large 58″ size
The Bad
- More expensive than other HDTVs
- Picture may not appear as vibrant in rooms with lots of light
- Some owners report 24p/5:5 pulldown cause issues; enabling this mode introduces some flicker
- Lacks a robust set of on-menu picture controls
Resources
- Panasonic.com - TH-50PZ800U Product Page
- Amazon.com Customer Reviews of the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
- Double Journey’s user review of the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U: The Good and The Bad
- HDTVTest – Technical review of the Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
- Panasonic TH-PZ800U vs. TH-PZ80U