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Panasonic VIERA GT30 vs Panasonic VIERA GT50

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PanasonicVIERA GT30PanasonicVIERA GT50
Overview
Released20112012
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailUK 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.UK G15 Full HD NeoPlasma series with 42 and 50-inch panels and active-shutter 3D. The advertised 2500 Hz Focused Field Drive is not a native refresh rate.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingNeoPlasma with Infinite Black Pro filtering and THX and ISF calibration modes; active 3D supports frame sequential, side-by-side and top-and-bottom formats.G15 NeoPlasma with Infinite Black Pro and High Contrast Filter Pro; THX and ISF calibration modes; active 3D. Subfield-drive advertising is not native refresh.
Motion handlingIntelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes. AVForums reports 50 Hz artefacts on its 50-inch review unit.Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes. AVForums observed subtle 50 Hz break-up during fast pans on its 50-inch review unit.
Sizes
Sizes42, 46, 50″42, 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 1.4 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. Component, composite and RGB SCART inputs use supplied adaptors.Four HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists SCART, component and composite inputs.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIERA ConnectVIERA Connect
Speakers20 W18 W
Wi-FiOptional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptorBuilt-in dual-band Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 3.0
Speaker detailTwo integrated speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total in the UK42/46/50 manual.Two front speaker arrays and one 80 mm woofer, 18 W total (4 W + 4 W + 10 W).
Audio featuresOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output; analogue stereo and 3.5 mm headphone output.Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, plus a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
CastingVIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.VIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
Software updatesPanasonic UK firmware version 1.224 dated 23 June 2020 improved network applications.–
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue and CI slot.UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.
USBThree USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.Three USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect and home-network media.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect and home-network media.
Optical audio outFibre-optic digital audio output via supplied adaptor.Fibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout pedestal: UK42 993 × 615 × 58 mm; UK46 1091 × 670 × 58 mm; UK50 1177 × 718 × 58 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.Without pedestal: UK42 993 × 603 × 47 mm; UK50 1170 × 704 × 47 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
Power useRated power: 325 W (42-inch), 340 W (46-inch), 400 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W or 30 W with monitor-out recording.Rated power: 325 W (42-inch), 400 W (50-inch); on-mode average: 137 W and 185 W respectively; standby 0.30 W.
In the boxUK remote N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal, terminal adaptors and manuals. Active 3D eyewear and DY-WL10E-K Wi-Fi adaptor were optional.UK remote N2QAYB000715, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains cable and terminal adaptors. Active 3D eyewear was optional.

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