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Panasonic VIERA PX60 vs Panasonic VIERA ST50

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PanasonicVIERA PX60PanasonicVIERA ST50
Overview
Released2006March 2012
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailUK PX60B sizes have different native matrices; 37-inch 1024 × 720, 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1366 × 768. Pixel counts are distinct from accepted HD signal formats. TechRadar incorrectly prints 1024 × 720 for its 42-inch review; the exact maker manual is followed. PV60 regional models are distinct; the European PV60E manual lists analogue reception rather than UK PX60B DVB, so its tuner and power figures are not borrowed.UK ST50B family is 42, 50, 55 and 65 inches. Full HD active-shutter 3D; optional Bluetooth eyewear. Focused Field Drive is a panel-driving measure, not native refresh; the maker's US 2500 FFD and UK review's 2000 Hz descriptions are regional and not entered as native Hz.
Resolution1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingV-Real processing (both exact reviews); maker menu includes P-NR noise reduction, colour management, 3D-COMB and C.A.T.S. automatic ambient-light adjustment.NeoPlasma, Infinite Black Pro and Intelligent Frame Creation (exact reviews); maker menu includes P-NR and ambient-light adjustment.
Picture modesDynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.–
Motion handlingNative panel refresh not published in the read maker manuals and omitted. Input scanning frequencies and 50/60 Hz mains ratings are not native panel refresh. Both reviews describe some judder in horizontal pans.Native panel Hz unpublished in the read UK manual and omitted; input and focused-field drive frequencies do not establish it.
Sizes
Sizes37, 42, 50″42, 50, 55, 65″
Largest size50″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports2 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailTwo HDMI Type A inputs accept 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i; no 1080p listed in the UK manual. HDAVI Control and Q-Link. Three SCART inputs (RGB on AV1/AV3), component, composite, S-Video and D-sub PC. PC input frequencies must not be treated as native refresh.Three HDMI inputs with ARC on HDMI2; 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour, HDAVI Control 5. SCART, component and composite via included adaptors. Home Cinema Choice lists D-sub PC and analogue audio output, but the UK maker connector table lists neither; those disputed connections are omitted.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)VIERA Connect
ProcessorV-Real–
Speakers20 W18 W
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in
Bluetooth–3.0
Speaker detailTwo 12 × 6 cm speakers, 10 W + 10 W (20 W).Two front speaker arrays plus woofer; 4 W + 4 W + 10 W, 18 W. Woofer diameter is 80 mm on 42/50/55-inch and 100 mm on 65-inch.
Casting–VIERA Connect service portal. UK manual says no full web browser function, while Home Cinema Choice and the US maker launch notice say browser; retain the regional/documentation conflict and do not promise full browsing. Legacy apps depend on service providers.
Audio featuresNICAM analogue stereo and Ambience spatial effect; analogue stereo audio output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
Software updatesDVB software updates via broadcast; this is not an internet smart platform.–
TV tunersUK DVB digital terrestrial tuner, PAL I analogue UHF, CI slot, Freeview EPG and timer programming. PV60E regional manual lists analogue PAL/SECAM reception without this DVB specification; not an interchangeable UK identifier.UK DVB-T/T2 (Freeview HD), analogue PAL I and CI Plus; Ireland reception differs in the maker table.
USB–Two USB 2.0 inputs plus SD card slot; media playback and USB keyboard/gamepad support.
Ethernet–RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; DLNA.
Optical audio out–Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
Size37-inch: 917 × 645 × 95 mm, 26 kg net. 42-inch: 1020 × 705 × 95 mm, 30 kg net. 50-inch: 1210 × 818 × 95 mm, 40 kg net. These maker dimensions and weights describe the display without optional pedestal; configuration weights follow them.Without pedestal: 42-inch 1003 × 609 × 50 mm, 17.5 kg; 50-inch 1180 × 709 × 50 mm, 23 kg; 55-inch 1295 × 774 × 50 mm, 28 kg; 65-inch 1508 × 894 × 52 mm, 38 kg. Configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandPedestal, plasma TV stand and wall brackets are optional in the UK manual; do not assume the pictured pedestal is included.Included pedestal. With pedestal: 42-inch 1003 × 656 × 320 mm, 20.5 kg; 50-inch 1180 × 757 × 335 mm, 27 kg; 55-inch 1295 × 823 × 357 mm, 32.5 kg; 65-inch 1508 × 943 × 400 mm, 43.5 kg.
VESA pattern–Maker bracket mounting holes: 400 × 300 mm (42/50-inch), 500 × 300 mm (55-inch), 684 × 300 mm (65-inch); M8 screws. Do not substitute a rounded VESA size.
Power useAverage: 250 W (37-inch), 270 W (42-inch), 377 W (50-inch). Standby: 0.3 W without DVB recording or 20 W with DVB recording.On-mode average 133/180/205/255 W and rated 295/355/400/450 W for 42/50/55/65-inch respectively. Standby 0.30 W, off 0.25 W.
Energy class–C under the original 2012 label scheme.
ColoursBlack screen surround and silver-grey lower speaker fascia.–
In the boxEUR7651080 remote, R6 batteries, mains lead, cable clampers, instructions and guarantee documents. Panasonic North American support identifies the PX60 generation as released in 2006; no exact first-sale month verified for UK PX60B after a bounded hunt. January declarations of conformity are not sale dates.Pedestal, N2QAYB000715 remote/R6 batteries, mains lead, clamp/ferrites and AV terminal adaptors. Optional 3D eyewear and communication camera. Panasonic's 8 March 2012 notice explicitly says US 50/55-inch ST50 models are now available; UK configurations are separate and larger US sizes followed later. Release reflects first confirmed family sale, not the UK review dates.

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