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LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA ZT65

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LGPG6000PanasonicVIERA ZT65
Overview
ReleasedApril 20082013
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.Panasonic's UK TX-P60ZT65B energy fiche confirms 60-inch Full HD. The marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is sub-field operation, not a published native image refresh rate.
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 controlsStudio Master Panel with Ultimate Black filter, THX certification, 1080p Pure Direct and Intelligent Frame Creation. The advertised 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not native refresh.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tablesTHX, EBU and Professional calibration modes with ten-point white balance and colour management on the reviewed UK set.
Motion handlingLG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assignedAVForums found strong 1080p24 and broadcast motion and only rare false contouring or image retention. What Hi-Fi? also praised fast-motion stability.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″60″
Largest size50″60″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (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 specificationThree HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. SCART and component/composite connections use supplied adaptors.
Input lag–AVForums measured 42 ms in Game mode and about 63–65 ms without it on its UK TX-P60ZT65B sample.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)my Home Screen
Processor–Hexa Processing Engine, identified in AVForums' exact UK review
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W
Wi-Fi–Built-in wireless LAN
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories
Speaker detailHidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specificationPanasonic's UK manual specifies two speakers and one 75 mm woofer, rated 5 W + 5 W + 10 W.
Audio featuresClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XTBluetooth accessories, 3.5 mm headphone socket and VIERA Touch Pad Controller with voice input.
Casting–My Home Screen, VIERA Connect applications, DLNA and Swipe & Share 2.0 media transfer.
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 Freeview HD terrestrial and Freesat HD satellite tuners; the UK model is TX-P60ZT65B, whereas ZT60 is used for other regions.
USBOne side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audioThree USB inputs and an SD card slot for media and USB recording.
Ethernet–Wired network port for My Home Screen and DLNA services.
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputDigital optical 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 mmPanasonic UK manual: TV only 1404 × 828 × 47 mm, 36.5 kg; with pedestal 1404 × 921 × 308 mm, 44 kg.
StandDetachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inchSupplied metal pedestal; UK manual gives 500 × 300 mm wall-mounting holes.
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-inchPanasonic fiche: 286 W average on mode, 530 W rated, 0.30 W standby and 0.25 W off.
Energy class–C under the original Panasonic product fiche.
Colours–Black glass front with silver trim and metal pedestal.
In the boxDetachable swivel table stand and remote controlMain remote, VIERA Touch Pad Controller, pedestal, two pairs of Bluetooth 3D glasses, Electronic Touch Pen, SCART and component/video adaptors, mains lead and cable ties. Exact UK first-sale month is unverified, so release uses year precision.

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