LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA PX60

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PG6000 compared with VIERA PX60

	LGPG6000	PanasonicVIERA PX60
Overview
Released
Released	April 2008	2006
Display
Panel
Panel	Plasma	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	HD 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 PX60B sizes have different native matrices; 37-inch 1024 × 720, 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1366 × 768. Pixel counts are distinct from accepted HD signal formats. TechRadar incorrectly prints 1024 × 720 for its 42-inch review; the exact maker manual is followed. PV60 regional models are distinct; the European PV60E manual lists analogue reception rather than UK PX60B DVB, so its tuner and power figures are not borrowed.
Resolution
Resolution	1024 × 768 (42″), 1365 × 768 (50″)	1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″) (better)
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	None
Picture processing
Picture processing	Dual XD Engine, AV Mode II and picture wizard with ISF Expert controls	V-Real processing (both exact reviews); maker menu includes P-NR noise reduction, colour management, 3D-COMB and C.A.T.S. automatic ambient-light adjustment.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tables	Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
Motion handling
Motion handling	LG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assigned	Native panel refresh not published in the read maker manuals and omitted. Input scanning frequencies and 50/60 Hz mains ratings are not native panel refresh. Both reviews describe some judder in horizontal pans.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	42, 50″	37, 42, 50″
Largest size
Largest size	50″	50″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	2 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI 1.3 inputs, three rear and one side, in LG's UK launch and French specification	Two HDMI Type A inputs accept 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i; no 1080p listed in the UK manual. HDAVI Control and Q-Link. Three SCART inputs (RGB on AV1/AV3), component, composite, S-Video and D-sub PC. PC input frequencies must not be treated as native refresh.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	None (no smart platform)	None (no smart platform)
Processor
Processor	–	V-Real
Speakers
Speakers	20 W, 2.0 channels	20 W
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Hidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specification	Two 12 × 6 cm speakers, 10 W + 10 W (20 W).
Audio features
Audio features	Clear Voice and SRS TruSurround XT	NICAM analogue stereo and Ambience spatial effect; analogue stereo audio output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Software updates
Software updates	No 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.	DVB software updates via broadcast; this is not an internet smart platform.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial reception	UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner, PAL I analogue UHF, CI slot, Freeview EPG and timer programming. PV60E regional manual lists analogue PAL/SECAM reception without this DVB specification; not an interchangeable UK identifier.
USB
USB	One side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audio	–
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One rear optical digital audio output	–
Design and power
Size
Size	Without stand (W × H × D), LG France: 42-inch 1044.4 × 680.6 × 79.6 mm; 50-inch 1236 × 793 × 80 mm	37-inch: 917 × 645 × 95 mm, 26 kg net. 42-inch: 1020 × 705 × 95 mm, 30 kg net. 50-inch: 1210 × 818 × 95 mm, 40 kg net. These maker dimensions and weights describe the display without optional pedestal; configuration weights follow them.
Stand
Stand	Detachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inch	Pedestal, plasma TV stand and wall brackets are optional in the UK manual; do not assume the pictured pedestal is included.
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	400 × 400 mm on LG France's 42- and 50-inch sheets	–
Power use
Power use	LG France lists on/standby power of 310/1 W for 42-inch and 420/1 W for 50-inch	Average: 250 W (37-inch), 270 W (42-inch), 377 W (50-inch). Standby: 0.3 W without DVB recording or 20 W with DVB recording.
Colours
Colours	–	Black screen surround and silver-grey lower speaker fascia.
In the box
In the box	Detachable swivel table stand and remote control	EUR7651080 remote, R6 batteries, mains lead, cable clampers, instructions and guarantee documents. Panasonic North American support identifies the PX60 generation as released in 2006; no exact first-sale month verified for UK PX60B after a bounded hunt. January declarations of conformity are not sale dates.