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Panasonic VIERA S30 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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PanasonicVIERA S30PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
Released20112013
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailPanasonic's exact UK 42-inch and 50-inch manuals identify Full HD plasma panels. The 600 Hz sub-field processing claim is not a native frame refresh rate.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 processingTrue Cinema mode and Intelligent Frame Creation. Unlike the G30, the S30 has no user-accessible white-balance, gamma or colour-management controls.NeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP).
Picture modesDynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema and Game modes described in the UK manual.THX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings.
Motion handlingThe two full reviews report fast gaming response on their 42-inch UK review samples, while noting some 50 Hz artefacts and slight brightness fluctuations. These observations have not been verified on the 50-inch size.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, 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, with HDMI2 supporting Audio Return Channel. The exact 42-inch UK manual also lists one RGB SCART, component and composite inputs.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 platformVIERA Connectmy Home Screen
Speakers20 W20 W, 2.1 channels
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
Bluetooth–3.0
Speaker detailThe 42-inch UK manual specifies two 160 × 40 mm speakers rated 10 W + 10 W. The 50-inch speaker construction was not verified separately.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 featuresThe 42-inch UK manual lists analogue stereo, optical digital audio and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
CastingVIERA Connect and DLNA over Ethernet; optional wireless LAN adaptor.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 Freeview HD DVB-T2, DVB-T and PAL I analogue terrestrial tuning; 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.
USBTwo USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot. The 42-inch UK manual describes media playback; no USB hard-drive recording claim is made here.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 Ethernet for VIERA Connect and DLNA services.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio outThe 42-inch UK manual lists optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output.Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
SizeThe exact TX-P42S30B manual gives 1023 × 637 × 93 mm and 20 kg TV-only, or 1023 × 671 × 288 mm and 23 kg with pedestal. The 50-inch dimensions are omitted pending a verified exact figure.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.
StandRectangular 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 rates the TX-P42S30B at 255 W, with 0.30 W standby or 16 W with monitor-out recording. The 50-inch figure is omitted pending verification.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 boxThe 42-inch UK manual lists remote control, two batteries, pedestal and mains lead. Panasonic's UK 2011 tuner list identifies the separate TX-P42S30B and TX-P50S30B; an exact first-sale month has not been verified.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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