Panasonic 42" Plasma TV Comparison

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Display Format Analog TV signals in the US are formatted in 480i (SDTV) resolution. Each picture has 480 horizontal lines, and each frame of video is displayed in two separate halves (this is called an interlaced picture, abbreviated 'i'). SDTV sets display all signals at 480i, and generally do not receive digital TV signals. Progressive Scan DVD Players and most over-the-air digital television signals are 480p, the same resolution as standard television, but display each frame at once (called progressive picture abbreviated 'p'). EDTV sets are 480p. The best are HDTV signals, which are 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution, the higher the resolution number, the more detailed the picture. 1080i is capable of rendering more picture detail than 720p but the 720p is clearer for rapid motion, such as football games. A true HDTV set would display at least one of the 720 or 1080 resolutions.

Digital Tuner

Ports

Display Type The type of display technology the television uses to display images. LCD technology uses liquid crystals excited by electrons to produce an image. In contrast, Plasma technology uses phosphor gasses excited by electrons. LCDs consume less power then Plasmas, have a longer lifespan, and don't suffer from the same burn in problems. Plasmas have better contrast ratios, viewing angles then LCDs, and are generally better with fast moving images.

Aspect Ratio The ratio between the width and height of the display screen. The typical standard ratio is 4:3 while widescreen is 16:9, 15:9, or 16:10.

Resolution The native pixel resolution of a television (Horizontal x Vertical Pixels). The higher the native resolution of a television, the higher the image quality becomes.

Green Compliance

Brightness

Diagonal Screen Size

Display Panel

Contrast Ratio Contrast is the ratio of whitest to blackest area within an image. Higher contrast ratios make for deeper blacks & richer colors. Contrast ratios typically range from 300:1 to as high as 3000:1.

Brightness

Max Resolution The native pixel resolution of a television (Horizontal x Vertical Pixels). The higher the native resolution of a television, the higher the image quality becomes.

Aspect Ratio The ratio between the width and height of the display screen. The typical standard ratio is 4:3 while widescreen is 16:9, 15:9, or 16:10.

Diagonal Screen Size The measurement of a television screen taken diagonally from one corner to another.

Viewable Size

Display Type The type of display technology the television uses to display images. LCD technology uses liquid crystals excited by electrons to produce an image. In contrast, Plasma technology uses phosphor gasses excited by electrons. LCDs consume less power then Plasmas, have a longer lifespan, and don't suffer from the same burn in problems. Plasmas have better contrast ratios, viewing angles then LCDs, and are generally better with fast moving images.

Broadcast Standards

Broadcast Format Displayed Analog TV signals in the US are formatted in 480i (SDTV) resolution. Each picture has 480 horizontal lines, and each frame of video is displayed in two separate halves (this is called an interlaced picture, abbreviated 'i'). SDTV sets display all signals at 480i, and generally do not receive digital TV signals. Progressive Scan DVD Players and most over-the-air digital television signals are 480p, the same resolution as standard television, but display each frame at once (called progressive picture abbreviated 'p'). EDTV sets are 480p. The best are HDTV signals, which are 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution, the higher the resolution number, the more detailed the picture. 1080i is capable of rendering more picture detail than 720p but the 720p is clearer for rapid motion, such as football games. A true HDTV set would display at least one of the 720 or 1080 resolutions.

Broadcast Format Supported

Digital Tuner

Interface

Audio Video Connectors

Interface Connection

Physical Specifications

Depth Without Stand

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

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Additional Specifications

Screen Mode

Screen Surface

Frequency Band

RMS Output Power

Comb Filter

Analog Tuner

Color Temperature

Other Features

Green Compliance

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Panasonic 42" Plasma TV

Panasonic 42" Plasma TV

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    480i (SDTV)|480p (EDTV)

    No

    Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes|Composite Video Yes

    Plasma TV

    16:9

    852 x 480

    N/A

    1200 Nit

    42

     

    4000:1

    1200 Nit

    852 x 480

    16:9

    42 in

    42 in

    Plasma TV

     

    480i (SDTV)|480p (EDTV)

    1080i (HDTV)|480i (SDTV)|480p (EDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    No

     

    Component Video Yes|S-Video Yes|Composite Video Yes

    Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)

     

    3.5 in

    24 in

    40.2 in

    3.5 in

    65.00 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    8 W

    3D Y/C

    PAL

    Failure in Plasma Display Panel picture elements (i.e., pixels) resulting from image Burn-In are not covered under warranty.

     

    N/A

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    Zenith P42W22B 42" Plasma TV

    Zenith P42W22B 42" Plasma TV

     

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    480p (EDTV)

    N/A

    N/A

    Plasma Display

    16:9 (Widescreen)

    852 x 480

    N/A

    350 cd/m2

    42

     

    650:1

    350 cd/m2

    852 x 480

    16:9 (Widescreen)

    42 in

    42 in

    Plasma Display

     

    480p (EDTV)

    480i (SDTV)|480p (EDTV)

    N/A

     

    N/A

    Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)

     

    N/A

    25 in

    42 in

    3.2 in

    72.8 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

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    Sony PFM-42V1/S 42'' Plasma TV

    Sony PFM-42V1/S 42'' Plasma TV

     

  • 1.8

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    Sony PFM-42V1/S 42'' Plasma TV
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    480p (EDTV)

    No

    N/A

    Plasma

    16:9

    852 x 480

    Yes

    N/A

    42

     

    1,200:1

    N/A

    852 x 480

    16:9

    42 in

    42 in

    Plasma

     

    480p (EDTV)

    1080i (HDTV)|480i (SDTV)|480p (EDTV)|720p (HDTV)

    No

     

    N/A

    Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)

     

    N/A

    24.8 in

    40.7 in

    3.3 in

    59.5 lbs

     

    2 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    WVGA

    Anti-glare

    AC-type Plasma Panel Burn-in Protection: Multi-Mode Picture Orbit / Picture Inversion / Timer / Power Save / Auto Wide Mode / Smart Fan Technology Color Systems: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N Color Temperature Control: Discrete Control RGB Picture Modes: Custom(3), Vivid, Standard Multi-function Remote Progressive scan conversion Supports all SD and HD formats DVI, RGB/component, S-video and composite video inputs Picture and picture capability Closed caption decoder for high ambient noise locations

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

     

    Yes

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