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Panasonic VIERA GT50 vs Panasonic VIERA GT60

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PanasonicVIERA GT50PanasonicVIERA GT60
Overview
Released20122013
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailUK 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.UK NeoPlasma Black 3000 series with 42 and 50-inch panels and active-shutter 3D. The advertised 3000 Hz subfield drive is not a native refresh rate.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingG15 NeoPlasma with Infinite Black Pro and High Contrast Filter Pro; THX and ISF calibration modes; active 3D. Subfield-drive advertising is not native refresh.NeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included.
Motion handlingIntelligent 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.Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″42, 50″
Largest size50″50″
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 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists SCART, component and composite inputs.Three HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are also provided.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIERA ConnectVIERA Connect
Speakers18 W20 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Built-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailTwo front speaker arrays and one 80 mm woofer, 18 W total (4 W + 4 W + 10 W).Two speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 W).
Audio featuresOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, plus a 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
CastingVIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.My Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.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 ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), 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 network services and DLNA.
Optical audio outFibre-optic digital audio output.Fibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout pedestal: UK42 993 × 603 × 47 mm; UK50 1170 × 704 × 47 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.Without pedestal: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
Power useRated power: 325 W (42-inch), 400 W (50-inch); on-mode average: 137 W and 185 W respectively; standby 0.30 W.On-mode average: 137 W (42-inch), 185 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W. Panasonic lists 315 W rated for UK42; the exact UK50 rated figure is omitted.
In the boxUK remote N2QAYB000715, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains cable and terminal adaptors. Active 3D eyewear was optional.Two pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses, electronic Touch Pen, remote and pedestal, as described in the UK GT60 review and Panasonic eHELP.

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