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LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA GT30

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LGPG6000PanasonicVIERA GT30
Overview
ReleasedApril 20082011
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailHD Ready plasma with LG's single-layer glass front; the two sizes have different native pixel grids. LG France's promotional 1366 × 768 heading conflicts with its detailed 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1365 × 768 tables, which are used here.UK Full HD NeoPlasma family with 42, 46 and 50-inch panels and active-shutter 3D. Subfield-drive advertising is not a native refresh figure; native refresh is omitted.
Resolution1024 × 768 (42″), 1365 × 768 (50″)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingDual XD Engine, AV Mode II and picture wizard with ISF Expert controlsNeoPlasma with Infinite Black Pro filtering and THX and ISF calibration modes; active 3D supports frame sequential, side-by-side and top-and-bottom formats.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tables–
Motion handlingLG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assignedIntelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes. AVForums reports 50 Hz artefacts on its 50-inch review unit.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″42, 46, 50″
Largest size50″50″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI 1.3 inputs, three rear and one side, in LG's UK launch and French specificationFour HDMI 1.4 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. Component, composite and RGB SCART inputs use supplied adaptors.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)VIERA Connect
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W
Wi-Fi–Optional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptor
Speaker detailHidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specificationTwo integrated speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total in the UK42/46/50 manual.
Audio featuresClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XTOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output; analogue stereo and 3.5 mm headphone output.
Casting–VIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
Software updatesNo smart-TV platform. HDTVTest reported UK stock on 15 April 2008; its account says the Korean series had sold since an early March launch. LG's UK release promised the first half of 2008 rather than an exact UK day.Panasonic UK firmware version 1.224 dated 23 June 2020 improved network applications.
TV tunersUK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial receptionUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue and CI slot.
USBOne side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audioThree USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.
Ethernet–RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect and home-network media.
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputFibre-optic digital audio output via supplied adaptor.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D), LG France: 42-inch 1044.4 × 680.6 × 79.6 mm; 50-inch 1236 × 793 × 80 mmWithout pedestal: UK42 993 × 615 × 58 mm; UK46 1091 × 670 × 58 mm; UK50 1177 × 718 × 58 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandDetachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inch–
VESA pattern400 × 400 mm on LG France's 42- and 50-inch sheets–
Power useLG France lists on/standby power of 310/1 W for 42-inch and 420/1 W for 50-inchRated power: 325 W (42-inch), 340 W (46-inch), 400 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W or 30 W with monitor-out recording.
In the boxDetachable swivel table stand and remote controlUK remote N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal, terminal adaptors and manuals. Active 3D eyewear and DY-WL10E-K Wi-Fi adaptor were optional.

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