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Panasonic VIERA GT60 vs Panasonic VIERA V20

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PanasonicVIERA GT60PanasonicVIERA V20
Overview
Released20132010
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailUK 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.UK TX-P42V20B and TX-P50V20B Full HD NeoPDP plasma. The advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not native refresh.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingNeoPlasma Black 3000 with THX and ISF calibration modes. Active-shutter 3D glasses are included.NeoPDP with Infinite Black Pro filter, THX mode and professional calibration controls. This is a 2D-only series.
Motion handlingIntelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes, not native panel refresh figures.Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are picture processing, not native refresh figures.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″42, 50″
Largest size50″50″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailThree HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are also provided.Four HDMI 1.4 inputs with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. Two SCART, component, composite and VGA inputs are provided.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformVIERA ConnectVIERA CAST
Speakers20 W30 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in wireless LANWireless LAN via included USB adaptor
Speaker detailTwo speakers and one woofer, 20 W total (5 W + 5 W + 10 W).Two 120 × 35 mm full-range speakers plus one 100 mm woofer, 30 W total (10 W + 10 W + 10 W).
Audio featuresOptical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
CastingMy Home Screen and VIERA Connect services with DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.VIERA CAST service portal and DLNA home-network playback; 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 ports (two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0), SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.Two USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot for media and USB HDD recording.
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network services and DLNA.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA CAST and DLNA network media.
Optical audio outFibre-optic digital audio output.Fibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout pedestal: UK42 994 × 596 × 49 mm; UK50 1170 × 697 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.Without pedestal: UK42 1035 × 656 × 85 mm; UK50 1224 × 771 × 85 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
Stand–Included pedestal: UK42 1035 × 695 × 308 mm, 24 kg; UK50 1224 × 810 × 335 mm, 30 kg with pedestal.
Power useOn-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.Rated power: 350 W (42-inch), 430 W (50-inch); standby 0.40 W or 32 W with monitor-out recording.
In the boxTwo pairs of active-shutter 3D glasses, electronic Touch Pen, remote and pedestal, as described in the UK GT60 review and Panasonic eHELP.UK remote N2QAYB000504, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains lead, wireless LAN adaptor and extension cable, cable clamp and ferrite cores.

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