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Panasonic VIERA S20 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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PanasonicVIERA S20PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
Released20102013
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailPanasonic's exact UK manual lists 1920 × 1080 pixels on all three sizes. The 600 Hz sub-field drive marketed for this generation is not native image refresh.UK VT65B models are this generation's regional version of the VT60 family. Full HD active-shutter 3D, with two sets of Bluetooth eyewear supplied. Marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not entered as native refresh.
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingNeoPDP panel with Intelligent Frame Creation. Picture controls are basic, without the higher-range THX mode or user-accessible advanced greyscale and colour controls.NeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP).
Picture modes–THX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings.
Motion handlingHDTVTest measured 16 ms input lag in Game mode on its 50-inch UK review sample. This measured figure is not asserted for the other sizes.Native panel refresh is not published in the read UK maker documents and is omitted. Focused Field Drive, input frequencies and mains frequency are separate measures.
Sizes
Sizes42, 46, 50″50, 55, 65″
Largest size50″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailThree HDMI Type A inputs; HDMI1 and HDMI3 are version 1.3a, while HDMI2 adds HDMI 1.4 Audio Return Channel. Two SCART inputs, component and composite video are listed in the UK manual.Three HDMI inputs; ARC on HDMI2, 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. HDAVI Control 5. SCART/RGB and component/composite inputs through supplied adaptors.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)my Home Screen
Speakers20 W20 W, 2.1 channels
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
Bluetooth–3.0
Speaker detailTwo 160 × 40 mm, 6-ohm speakers rated 10 W + 10 W.Two front speakers and a 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total.
Voice assistants–Voice control through the supplied VIERA Touch Pad Controller; this is the original feature, not a guarantee of continuing online services.
Audio featuresOptical PCM/Dolby Digital output, analogue RCA stereo output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
CastingNo wireless or DLNA media streaming. The Ethernet socket does not add VIERA CAST online services.my Home Screen and APPS List, DLNA, VIERA Remote 2 and Swipe & Share. Built-in fixed-focus 1280 × 720 camera. Legacy apps and communication services depend on their providers.
TV tunersUK DVB-T2 Freeview HD, DVB-T and PAL I analogue terrestrial; no satellite tuner.UK twin terrestrial and satellite inputs; DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and DVB-S/S2 Freesat, with analogue PAL I and CI Plus. Supports watching one programme while recording another, subject to broadcast and recording restrictions.
USBNo USB socket is listed in Panasonic's UK specifications; an SD/SDXC card slot supports local photo and video media.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX is present, but neither VIERA CAST nor DLNA media streaming is provided.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output.Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
SizePanasonic TV-only width × height × depth and weight: 42-inch 1029 × 661 × 93 mm, 23 kg; 46-inch 1132 × 722 × 93 mm, 26 kg; 50-inch 1218 × 769 × 93 mm, 29 kg. With pedestal: 1029 × 704 × 334 mm, 24.5 kg; 1132 × 767 × 401 mm, 28 kg; 1218 × 814 × 401 mm, 31 kg.Without pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 702 × 50 mm, 26 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 767 × 51 mm, 31.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 887 × 51 mm, 42 kg. Raised camera adds 23 mm height. Configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandCircular pedestal supplied.Included pedestal. With pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 790 × 301 mm, 31.5 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 855 × 296 mm, 38.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 975 × 323 mm, 50.5 kg. Only the 50-inch model has the manual’s ±15° swivel adjustment.
VESA pattern–Maker mounting holes: 400 × 300 mm (50-inch), 500 × 300 mm (55-inch), 684 × 300 mm (65-inch), M8 screws. Preserve the literal 684 mm figure.
Power usePanasonic rated consumption: 275 W (42-inch), 285 W (46-inch), 320 W (50-inch); standby 0.40 W, or 16 W with monitor-out recording.Original product fiche on-mode average: 199/238/321 W for 50/55/65-inch; standby 0.30 W with no function active, off 0.25 W. Rated power is not supplied by this fiche.
Energy class–C under the original 2013 label scheme.
In the boxPanasonic's manual includes a pedestal, remote, batteries and mains lead. The earliest exact UK on-sale month was not confirmed; released uses year precision.Pedestal, N2QAYB000863 remote, N2QBYB000026 Touch Pad Controller, four R6 batteries, electronic Touch Pen/R03 battery, two sets of 3D eyewear, mains lead, AV adaptors and cable accessories. UK bundle is distinct from other regional VT60 versions. Panasonic Malaysia listed a planned 18 April 2013 regional availability date; the exact UK first-sale day and earliest international actual sale are unproved, so release remains 2013.

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