9.6 out of 10

Panasonic TH-42PZ80

First seen: 10 february 2008

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User Score (112)

9.3
Expert Score (4)

9.1
Design (3)

8.7
Value for money (4)

10
Features (4)

9.0
Ease of use (8)

9.0
Performance (3)

7.6
Sound quality (11)

8.4
Picture quality (9)

9.5

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Pros & Cons

anti glare, negligible digital artifacts, color accuracy, simple but stylish looks, see review

no vga input, shiny frame distracting, gets very hot, broke but good backup, no wireless headphones

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

Model Type

Plasma
Screen Size

42" Class (41.6" diagonal)
Display Resolution

1080p
Contrast Ratio

Native: 20,000:1 Dynamic: 1,000,000:1
Display Capability

1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Aspect Ratio

16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)

2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Pixel Pitch (H x V)

0.480 x 0.480 mm
Moving Picture Resolution

900 lines or more
Shades of Gradation

4,096 equivalent

Release Date

First seen

10 February 2008

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

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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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Expert Reviews

Reviewer: HDTV
18 July 2008

Overall 9

Value for money 10

Features 8

Ease of use 8

Sound quality 6

Picture quality 8

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
TH-42PZ80

Reviewer: Stuff.tv
13 October 2008

Overall 10

Astounding value for money and a no-brainer if youâ€™re after a 42in set at a decent price Read more
Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80 42in Plasma TV

Reviewer: TrustedReviews
28 July 2008

Overall 9

Design 8

Value for money 10

Features 9

Sound quality 8

Picture quality 9

Panasonic is probably as surprised as we are that it is still the only manufacturer selling 42in plasma TVs with Full HD resolutions. But then it is, after all, apparently hugely difficult to make stable plasma cells (or pixels) small enough to fit 1,920 x 1,080 of them into the screen acreage afforded by a 42in TV. So we guess other brands either just haven't cracked the miniaturisation problems yet, or else they've decided it's easier to stick with LCD technology for... Read more
Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80B

Reviewer: PriceRunner
29 October 2008

Overall 8

Getting the complete plasma Read more
Panasonic TH-42PZ80U Plasma HDTV

Reviewer: Audio Video Revolution
27 August 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

User Reviews

Great quality at a really good price!

Reviewer: OneCall
1 October 2008

Overall 8

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
So Real its better than real life

Reviewer: 2Real, J&R
19 June 2008

Overall 8

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. This I thought should be really... Read more
Great Buy!

Reviewer: Abes of Maine
12 January 2009

Overall 10

Very easy to install and set up. I had not mounted a flat screen before and this was exceptionally easy.[...] Read more
Love picture and sound quality on this 42" 1080P Panasonic Plasma T.V.

Reviewer: PriceGrabber
24 August 2008

Overall 10

We are very satisfied with the picture and sound quality of this flat screen TV. I am less satisfied with some of the broadcaster's version of HD. The broadcaster HD signal quality varies widely. The picture quality on Blue Ray disks also vary, that was very disappointing to me. I am not a fan of the digitization of the video signal, I see artifacts all the time which bother me. I prefer using the analog input cables for best picture, unfortunately the analog inputs are... Read more
Love It!!!

Reviewer: Yahoo Shopping
26 November 2008

Overall 7

Value for money 8

Features 7

Love this television. I've had it for over six months now with no problems "knock-on-wood" . i use it for my PS3 and w/1080p visuals playing games and watching blue-ray movies is great. I don't have a lot of experience with HDtv but ... I have a friend with a 1080i tv and there is a noticeable difference. Read more Less Read more