Panasonic VIERA GT60 vs Panasonic VIERA PZ700

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VIERA GT60 compared with VIERA PZ700

	PanasonicVIERA GT60	PanasonicVIERA PZ700
Overview
Released
Released	2013	2007
Display
Panel
Panel	Plasma	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	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.	Panasonic's UK manual identifies TH-42PZ700B/BA, TH-50PZ700B and TH-58PZ700B as Full HD panels with 1920 × 1080 native pixels. It gives PC input scanning frequencies, not a native panel refresh rate.
Resolution
Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	None
Picture processing
Picture processing	NeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included.	Panasonic's V-Real Pro 2 processor, panel driver and Full HD panel use up to 16-bit signal processing for the equivalent of 4,096 gradation steps. The maker specifies colour management and P-NR noise reduction in the picture menus.
Picture modes
Picture modes	–	Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures.	The UK manual lists 1080p/50 and /60 HDMI inputs but not 1080p/24. HDMI input timing and PC scan frequencies are not native panel refresh rates.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	42, 50″	42, 50, 58″
Largest size
Largest size	50″	58″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Three HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are also provided.	Three HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2. The UK manual also lists three SCART sockets, component video and D-sub PC input. It lists 1080p/50 and /60 over HDMI, but not 1080p/24.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	VIERA Connect	None (no smart platform)
Processor
Processor	–	V-Real Pro 2
Speakers
Speakers	20 W	31 W (better)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in wireless LAN	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 W).	Two 80 mm woofers and two 23 × 100 mm tweeters; total output 31 W (15.5 W + 15.5 W) at 10% THD.
Audio features
Audio features	Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.	Optical PCM/Dolby Digital output, analogue RCA stereo output, headphone socket, audio description for supported broadcasts and surround sound settings.
Software updates
Software updates	–	DVB software updates through broadcast; no internet smart platform.
Casting
Casting	My Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.	UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with EPG and PAL I analogue UHF reception; SD card slot for photo and movie viewing.
USB
USB	Three USB ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.	–
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network services and DLNA.	–
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Fibre-optic digital audio output.	Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output.
Design and power
Size
Size	Without pedestal: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.	Panasonic TV-only dimensions, width × height × depth: 42-inch 1077 × 689 × 138 mm, 39 kg; 50-inch 1266 × 802 × 138 mm, 48 kg; 58-inch 1454 × 918 × 144 mm, 65 kg.
Stand
Stand	–	Pedestals, furniture stands and wall brackets are listed as optional UK accessories. The maker's TV dimensions and weights exclude them; TechRadar's review describes a pedestal bundle, which may depend on retail package.
Power use
Power use	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.	Panasonic average use: 494 W (42-inch), 569 W (50-inch) and 675 W (58-inch). Standby without DVB recording: 0.5 W, 0.3 W and 0.4 W respectively; 20 W with DVB recording.
Colours
Colours	–	Gloss black surround.
In the box
In the box	Two pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses, electronic Touch Pen, remote and pedestal, as described in the UK GT60 review and Panasonic eHELP.	N2QAYB000114 remote control, two R6 batteries, two cable clampers, mains lead, operating instructions and guarantee documents in the UK manual. The exact first UK sale month is unverified; PZ700 was commercially reviewed in 2007. Panasonic's Japanese and North American PZ700 versions differ in tuners and connectivity, so UK B-model figures are used here.