Panasonic VIERA GT50 vs Panasonic VIERA ZT65

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VIERA GT50 compared with VIERA ZT65
PanasonicVIERA GT50PanasonicVIERA ZT65
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.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.
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.Studio 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 modes–THX, EBU and Professional calibration modes with ten-point white balance and colour management on the reviewed UK set.
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.AVForums 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″ (better)
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; 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 platformVIERA Connectmy Home Screen
Processor–Hexa Processing Engine, identified in AVForums' exact UK review
Speakers18 W20 W (better)
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Built-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories
Speaker detailTwo front speaker arrays and one 80 mm woofer, 18 W total (4 W + 4 W + 10 W).Panasonic's UK manual specifies two speakers and one 75 mm woofer, rated 5 W + 5 W + 10 W.
Audio featuresOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, plus a 3.5 mm headphone socket.Bluetooth accessories, 3.5 mm headphone socket and VIERA Touch Pad Controller with voice input.
CastingVIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.My Home Screen, VIERA Connect applications, DLNA and Swipe & Share 2.0 media transfer.
TV tunersUK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.UK Freeview HD terrestrial and Freesat HD satellite tuners; the UK model is TX-P60ZT65B, whereas ZT60 is used for other regions.
USBThree USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.Three USB inputs and an SD card slot for media and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect and home-network media.Wired network port for My Home Screen and DLNA services.
Optical audio outFibre-optic digital audio output.Digital optical audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout pedestal: UK42 993 × 603 × 47 mm; UK50 1170 × 704 × 47 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.Panasonic UK manual: TV only 1404 × 828 × 47 mm, 36.5 kg; with pedestal 1404 × 921 × 308 mm, 44 kg.
Stand–Supplied metal pedestal; UK manual gives 500 × 300 mm wall-mounting holes.
Power useRated power: 325 W (42-inch), 400 W (50-inch); on-mode average: 137 W and 185 W respectively; standby 0.30 W.Panasonic 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 boxUK remote N2QAYB000715, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains cable and terminal adaptors. Active 3D eyewear was optional.Main 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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