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Panasonic TH-42PZ80

 

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  • User Score (460)
    9.1 9.1 from 460 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    8.2 8.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (11)
    8.2 8.2 from 11 reviewers
  • Features (11)
    7.0 7.0 from 11 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.3 7.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    6.1 6.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (9)
    6.2 6.2 from 9 reviewers
  • Picture quality (11)
    7.8 7.8 from 11 reviewers
  • Sound (4)
    6.7 6.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Durability (7)
    8.0 8.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (3)
    7.3 7.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Connections (3)
    7.0 7.0 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. fwd.channel5.com

    8.0/10
    17 September 2008

    Some compromises have been made, and its performance in well-lit rooms isn't quite so hot, but this is still a great screen for the money. Read more

    • “A 42-inch plasma with full 1920 x 1080 resolution and 30,000:1 contrast ratio? For under £800?” we hear you say. To which we reply, “Hell, yeah!” While there is some ...
    • One of the compromises made for such a low price is the lack of picture settings beyond the basics - although that's more a quibble for the hardcore techno-tweakerphil...

  2. Audio Video Revolution

    Audio Video Revolution
    23 November 2008

    With the rapidly depleting prices of flat-panel televisions in the current climate, 1080p is quickly becoming both a buzz phrase and a necessary technology to common consumers instead of a strictly enthusiast’s tool.   The fact that a rash of 32” 1080p sets has hit the market is clear indication of that fact.  But the mainstream integration of this new resolution has created a stirring new trend in the panel market, aside with changing economic conditions: the Read more

  3. HDTV

    HDTV
    9.3/10
    18 July 2008

    The PZ80 improves on the performance of the entry level PX80 range and loses little to the step up PZ85 series and as such makes a very interesting proposition. The overall performance of the PZ80 with High Definition as well as Standard Definition makes it, in our opinion, one of the best value flat panel screens available. Read more

  4. HDTVTest

    HDTVTest
    14 May 2008

    Panasonic TH42PZ80 is the third plasma HDTV from the world’s largest plasma flat screen manufacturer we’ve reviewed in as many months. The Panasonic TH42PZ80 offers true high definition 1920 x 1080 screen resolution over the HD-ready PX80 range, but lacks the “Intelligent Frame Creation” and “24p Real Cinema” motion compensated frame interpolation (MCFI) technologies found on the TH42PZ85B. Read more

  5. PriceRunner

    PriceRunner
    8.0/10
    29 October 2008

    Getting the complete plasma Read more

    • Another full HD model with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a wallet-friendly price tag, this 42-incher comes light on features but heavy on good, honest performance. Smoo...
    • In spite of the excellent picture quality, the low level of image adjustment and enhancement features might upset tweak-loving perfectionists, while the glossy screen ...

  • User Reviews

  1. Money Pit, DO NOT BUY

    Amazon
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: Kurt Watson, Amazon
    30 July 2011

    Piece of Junk! I bought this Panasonic TH-42PZ80U TV in November 2008 for $1,200. In August of 2010 the main board went out. I called Panasonic and since the warranty was out they were no help. I took it to a local repai shop and paid $316 to have the main board replaced. Today it went out again. So in the past three years I have $1,500 in this TV. Needless to say this is the last Panasonic TV I will ever own. Read more

  2. So Real its better than real life

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: 2Real, J&R
    19 June 2008

    The picture quality on this TV is so good that it makes real life look fuzzy. I hooked this up to my PS3 running 1080p and when I first played Call of Duty 4 on it, I felt like I should have been debriefed because it looked so real. I have only 3 gripes about it, first is that the design is so basic its boring. Then again, a comparable Bang and Olufsen system would have been 10 times as much. The second gripe is that there is no VGA port. Read more

    • Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
    • Design is very basic, No VGA input, No Wireless Headphones

  3. Great Buy!

    Abes of Maine
    10/10
    Reviewer: C., Abes of Maine
    12 January 2009

    Very easy to install and set up. I had not mounted a flat screen before and this was exceptionally easy.[...] Read more

    • Fabulous picture, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
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  4. Great quality at a really good price!

    OneCall
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Galileon, OneCall
    1 October 2008

    Glad I bought it. It's really great for watching DVDs picure is razor sharp, without the blotchyness in the shadows like I had with my Sony Bravia LCD TV. Buy it you'll love it too! Cons; It's an energy hog, 573 watts, after an hour you can feel the heat coming of the screen. The shiney frame produces distracting reflections. Read more

    • Easy to use remote, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
    • Gets very hot, Shiny frame distracting

  5. Panasonic TH 42PZ80E Plasma TV

    10/10
    Reviewer: jonevans82, Ciao
    7 January 2010

    The most renowned TV manufacturer (in plasma) terms in the world! The Panasonic TH-42PZ80E offers: Great picture quality. The built in freeview tuner is more than up to par and puts most other LCD sets to shame Sound quality is very good for a flat screen bearing in mind that they all have tiny speakers 3 x HDMI connectors, 1 set of component connections, sx scart connections, and a headphone slot! Read more

    • great picture, excellent blacks, 24p and no motion blur
    • 42" doesnt seem big enough, 1 more HDMI would be nice

  • WikiFreak Description

Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U-Plasma TV

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U is a 42 inch plasma TV. It is manufactured by Panasonic.Other than that it is also a version or a serious of the Panasonic VIERA.Its a plasma HDTV.It includes five total series each with multiple screen sizes but identical features within the series itself.

Features

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U is a 42 inch plasma tv type product .The digital television certification is HDTV.The tv tuner of this product is 1xanalog/digital comb…

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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U-Plasma TV

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U is a 42 inch plasma TV. It is manufactured by Panasonic.Other than that it is also a version or a serious of the Panasonic VIERA.Its a plasma HDTV.It includes five total series each with multiple screen sizes but identical features within the series itself.

Features

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U is a 42 inch plasma tv type product .The digital television certification is HDTV.The tv tuner of this product is 1xanalog/digital combo.The video interface of the product is HDMI.It also consist of S-video, component and composite. The dimensions of the product are such that the width is 41.3 inches,depth of 12.9 inches,height of 28.6 inches and weight of 70.5 pounds.The display features of the product is such that it uses a Plasma(PDP) type technology to function.It has a resolution of 1920x1080.It has a display format of 1080p(FULLHD).Also,it has an image ratio of 16.9,an image aspect ration of 20000:1 and a dynamic contrast ration of 1000000:1.It also has a progressive scanning. Not only that, it also features a few widescreen modes such as full mode,just mode, zoom mode and a conventional 4:3 mode.The display menus feature in a couple of languages such as English,French and Spanish.The plasma TV has color temperature control.Its additional features are game mode,X.v color,deep color,channel labeling,3D color management,Video noise reduction and a anti-reflective filter.The tuner of this tv comes in analog and digital.The product also has a memory card reader.The remote control of this product works via infrared.Moreover,the sound output mode is stereo and the product has two speakers.The video system has features of its own such as HDTV ready,analog video input signals,input video formats and close caption capabilities.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Tru2way is a new technology being introduced by major cable service operators. This same technology is built-in to the VIERA PZ80Q Series of HDTVs — allowing you to receive full interactive programming from your tru2way-enabled local cable company without having to rent a traditional cable receiver box. This means no more monthly box rental fees, no need for two separate remote controls, and less extra equipment to clutter your home theater setup. Also, if you move t…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    TH42PZ80, Viera TH-42PZ80, TH-42PZ80E, Viera TH-42PZ80U

Release Date

  • First seen
    22 February 2008

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Previous questions about this product

  • will plasma burn in? lifespan? for gaming lcd or plasma?

    It seems to that after researching a lot this TV offers some of the greatest features for the buck. so I'm almost certain that I will be going for this one, but I still do have a question that stuck up and was not clearly answered will I get burn in with plasma? and if yes, how long will be the tv's lifespan before it becomes unbearable? which one is better for gaming LCD or Plasma?

    Answered by Bobby 2009-09-08:

    Newer plasma TVs have addressed burn-in and reduced the issues of older models. Typical plasma TVs have a life span of 25,000 to 30,000 hours, which equates to about 3 years of 24/7 usage before the TV fades to half the original brightness. I would say LCD is better for

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