7.7 out of 10

Panasonic VIERA TH-42PZ800

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User Score (99)

9.3
Expert Score (4)

7.7
Design (2)

8.9
Value for money (7)

6.1
Features (5)

8.8
Ease of use (3)

7.4
Performance (7)

7.7
Sound quality (5)

8.6
Picture quality (12)

8.8
Sound (6)

8.9
Durability (4)

8.5
Ergonomics (6)

7.9
Connections (6)

8.9

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good image quality, design, fast setup, easy to use, easy setup

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Consumer Guide Products

8.0/10

9 June 2008
A few short years ago, 42-inches was about the only size possible for a plasma HDTV set; today, these are considered the introductory size. Yet there are still plenty of potential viewers who would consider these sets to be "large." Of course, other than a very few limited models, there are few options for going smaller than 42-inches with a plasma set. Read more
TechRadar UK

8.0/10

2 November 2008
The 42PZ800 costs Â£1,250, the 42PX80 costs just Â£650. And weighing up the differences between them, if we're honest, we're not completely convinced that the Panasonic TH-42PZ800 offers quite enough extra to justify the price hike. Read more
- Excellent HD pictures, great operating system, good connectivity
- Price is too high
CNET

8.0/10

5 January 2009
The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 is a mighty fine plasma TV. In fact, with no 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sets around now, it's the best 42-inch plasma TV that money can buy. If money's no object, bag yourself a 42PZ800 with impunity. If money is an object, though, we're not totally sure that the 42PZ800 is so much better than Panasonic's entry-level 42PX80 that it justifies a price that's twice as high Read more
- Outstanding HD picture quality, Excellent connectivity, Plenty of features
- We're not totally convinced it's worth twice as much money as the Panasonic 42PX80
goodgearguide.com.au

16 December 2008
If you follow the school of thought that bigger numbers mean a better product, then the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A should certainly impress you. Boasting a 30,000:1 native contrast ratio and a whopping 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the numbers are certainly on its side. Fortunately it has the picture quality to back up its impressive specs; it is one of the best plasmas currently on the market. Read more
- Great blacks, excellent contrast, rich accurate colours, good motion handling
- Minor noise issues, calibration options lacking
Televisions.com

6.8/10

25 August 2009
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Good TV, Value, and Performance.

8.0/10

Reviewer: S. Sharm, Amazon
23 August 2009
Bought this TV for use in the living room. While I am not a "professional" reviewer of TVs, picture quality and all of that - you have magazine for that. I can say that from a normal user view point the TV is great quality (sporting events, action, cartoons/kids programming) and never has any issues. You can see the picture quality difference when you are switching between HD and non-HD. Read more
Do judge a book by its cover.

8.0/10

Reviewer: ARNIE the tweeker, J&R
23 September 2008
This set looks great off (the bezel and screen are on the same plane) and on (THX mode activated and very few additional adjustments). The screen is somewhat reflective but this is to be expected. Unit comes with stand detached. Read more
- Accurate out of the box p, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Great Picture, Simple Controls
- Limited picture controls
A FANTASTIC picture!

10/10

Reviewer: Dave, Abes of Maine
22 October 2008
I've had this TV for a week and I haven't found anything wrong with it. It's exactly what I expected. The picture and sound are phenomenal. Sometimes I find myself not paying attention to the show I'm watching because Im too busy admiring the great picture! Read more
- Attractive Design, Great Picture
Can't afford Kuro? Get an 800U or 850U

10/10

Reviewer: Bill, OneCall
6 September 2008
A little more expensive than other 42" plasmas, but worlds apart. Uses a Matsushita manufactured panel, which is the same company that is used by the Pioneer Kuro, so the picture quality is incredible. Read more
- Great Picture
- None so far
"Great Picture - Built in speakers are unusable"

6.0/10

Reviewer: rfhou, CNET
27 January 2009
I would only buy this tv if do not plan on using the built in speakers. I had to return mine to Crutchfield. Read more
- Great Picture, connections and looks.
- Low frequency / Bass via the built in speakers causes the entire back of the television to vibrate.

Panasonic TH-42PZ800

Panasonic TH-42PZ800 is a 42 inches widescreen VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV that featured increased Native Contrast Ratio, THX® mode, PC input, Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 4 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control.

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Panasonic TH-42PZ800

Features

The TH-42PZ800 is designed in glossy black rectangle. It is also THX Display certified, which it features special THX picture preset that, when engaged, causes the TV’s picture to comply with the certification. Besides that, this HDTV also has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, or 1080p that features high definition image display. Game Mode featured enables the user to switch the TV programme to game input, such as game console like PlayStation or Xbox. Moreover, the TH-42PZ800 offers five aspect ratio and also HD Size 2 setting that lets the TV display every pixel of 1080i and 1080p sources without over scan or scaling. Plus, the 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes that balanced both light and shadow. It also enables high moving resolution via its 480 Hz Sub-Field Drive self-illuminating plasma display. In addition, 24p Cinematic Playback film to be watched at its correct shot rate. Furthermore, the user also can control the TV and other connected devices such as DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theatre sound system and HD camcorder with a single remote via its VIERA Link technology featured. The Auto Preset Download function featured in VIERA Link also automatically sets DVD recorder.

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Specifications

Alternative names

TH-42PZ800U 42" Plasma TV, TH-42PZ800B, TH-42PZ800E

Release Date

First seen

9 February 2008

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