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LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA ST30

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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 plasma series in 42, 46 and 50 inches with active-shutter 3D. Native panel refresh is not specified in the UK manual and 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 controlsInfinite Black Pro screen filter and active-shutter 3D; no THX or ISF calibration modes on this UK series.
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 is picture processing, not a native refresh rate.
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 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are provided.
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 140 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.
Audio featuresClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XTOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Casting–VIERA Connect internet-service gateway; 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.–
TV tunersUK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial receptionUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial for Freeview HD and PAL I analogue; no satellite tuner.
USBOne side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audioTwo USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot for media playback; no USB HDD recording.
Ethernet–RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect; no DLNA media networking on this series.
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputFibre-optic digital audio output.
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 1020 × 640 × 69 mm; UK46 1118 × 695 × 69 mm; UK50 1204 × 744 × 69 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-inchIncluded pedestal. With pedestal: UK42 1020 × 675 × 320 mm, 23 kg; UK46 1118 × 730 × 335 mm, 27.5 kg; UK50 1204 × 779 × 335 mm, 30 kg.
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: 295 W (42-inch), 305 W (46-inch), 355 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W or 16 W with monitor-out recording.
In the boxDetachable swivel table stand and remote controlUK remote N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal and ferrite cores. Active 3D eyewear, Wi-Fi adaptor and communication camera were optional.

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