Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ81E

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Specifications
Screen size	50 inches (127 cm)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)	Oui
HD Ready certification	Oui
Brightness	NC
Contrast ratio	30000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)	178° / 178°
Response time	NC
Sound level	2 x 10 Watt RMS
Connectivity	VGA • HDMI (x3) • Péritel (x2) YUV • S-Vidéo • Composite
Dimensions (LxHxW)	1244 x 844 x 387 mm
Weight	40.00 Kg

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[ Vincent Lheur | Updated: 2008-06-16 - Test date: 2008-05-29 ]

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This television is the 50” version of the 42”, the Viera TH-42PZ81E, which we tested

Its larger diagonal size enables better taking advantage of the Full HD definition. This TV also comes in a 46 inch version.
We should find the same exceptional performances on these other two models. In addition, the large diagonal sizes of 46” and 50” allow us to enjoy even more the excellent rescaling of SD sources found on the PZ81E series.

Characteristics, the panel and circuitry are identical and only brightness may vary slightly which minimally affects contrast. According to manufacturers (and our tests confirm), results from one diagonal size can easily be extrapolated to identical models of bigger or smaller sizes.

Pluses	Minuses
Contrast and colors	Rare green afterglow on strongly contrasted moving objects
Excellent rescaling of SD sources	Brightness a bit weak
HD compatible digital tuner	Light color of panel

This plasma is hands down one of the best current models notably thanks to its excellent rescaling of SD sources.

Avoid using with a PC

Like with all plasma screens using the PZ81E with a PC is not recommended. On the one hand, fixed images that remain on the display too long can mark the panel, while on the other, rapid movements are not exempt from defects. After this, the PC’s 1920 x 1080 definition is perfectly reproduced on the HDMI input without reframing or touch ups. The image properly maintains the 1:1 ratio.