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Panasonic VIERA G20 vs Panasonic VIERA PX60

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PanasonicVIERA G20PanasonicVIERA PX60
Overview
Released20102006
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailPanasonic's UK TX-P42G20B, TX-P46G20B and TX-P50G20B manual specifies native Full HD NeoPDP plasma panels. The marketed 600 Hz sub-field drive is not the native image refresh rate, which remains unpublished.UK PX60B sizes have different native matrices; 37-inch 1024 × 720, 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1366 × 768.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.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingPanasonic's second-generation NeoPDP panel, Intelligent Frame Creation, Resolution Enhancer and advanced white-balance, gamma and colour-management controls. The THX picture mode is certified; the 600 Hz sub-field drive is marketing for the panel drive rather than native frame refresh.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 modesDynamic, Normal, Cinema, THX, Game and Photo where input-appropriate; ISFccc setup unlocks Professional 1 and 2 with per-input calibration settings.Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
Motion handlingHDTVTest measured 900 lines of motion resolution with Intelligent Frame Creation off and 1080 with it on, but saw some ball shimmer during sports. It found 1080p/24 playback free of telecine judder. These are measurements of the reviewed 42-inch set, not a native refresh specification.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
Sizes42, 46, 50″37, 42, 50″
Largest size50″50″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)2 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI Type A inputs; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel under HDMI 1.4, and all support VIERA Link HDAVI Control 5. Two RGB SCART inputs, component video and D-sub PC input also appear in the UK manual.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 platformVIERA CASTNone (no smart platform)
Processor–V-Real
Speakers20 W20 W
Speaker detailTwo 120 × 35 mm, 6-ohm speakers with 10 W + 10 W output.Two 12 × 6 cm speakers, 10 W + 10 W (20 W).
Audio featuresOptical PCM/Dolby Digital output, analogue RCA stereo output and 3.5 mm headphone socket; HDMI2 supports ordinary ARC, not eARC.NICAM analogue stereo and Ambience spatial effect; analogue stereo audio output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
CastingDLNA media playback and VIERA CAST internet services; optional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptor, with no built-in Wi-Fi claimed.–
Software updatesBroadcast and network service updates described in the UK manual; VIERA CAST app availability may have changed since release.DVB software updates via broadcast; this is not an internet smart platform.
TV tunersUK Freesat HD DVB-S/S2 satellite, Freeview HD DVB-T2 terrestrial, DVB-T and PAL I analogue UHF tuners.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.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports for media and encrypted TV recording to a registered external USB hard drive; SD card slot also supports media.–
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for Freesat, DLNA and VIERA CAST network services.–
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output.–
Design and power
SizePanasonic TV-only dimensions, width × height × depth: 42-inch 1029 × 654 × 82 mm, 20.5 kg; 46-inch 1132 × 722 × 82 mm, 24 kg; 50-inch 1218 × 769 × 82 mm, 26 kg. With supplied pedestal: 1029 × 693 × 308 mm, 23.5 kg; 1132 × 761 × 335 mm, 27 kg; 1218 × 808 × 335 mm, 29 kg respectively.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.
StandPedestal supplied; optional TY-WK4P1RW wall bracket.Pedestal, plasma TV stand and wall brackets are optional in the UK manual; do not assume the pictured pedestal is included.
Power usePanasonic rated power consumption: 290 W (42-inch), 300 W (46-inch), 335 W (50-inch); standby 0.40 W without monitor-output recording or 32 W with it.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.
ColoursGloss black bezel with a dark-blue appearance under some lighting, as HDTVTest observed.Black screen surround and silver-grey lower speaker fascia.
In the boxN2QAYB000490 remote, two R6 batteries, pedestal, cable clamper, mains lead, two ferrite cores, instructions and registration leaflet. HDTVTest reported UK retailer warehouse arrivals and online orders on 26 February 2010; contemporary coverage said shipments would begin in March. Exact first delivery month is unverified, so released uses year precision.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.

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