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Panasonic VIERA ST30 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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PanasonicVIERA ST30PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
Released20112013
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailUK Full HD plasma series in 42, 46 and 50 inches with active-shutter 3D. Native panel refresh is not specified in the UK manual and is omitted.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 processingInfinite Black Pro screen filter and active-shutter 3D; no THX or ISF calibration modes on this UK series.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 handlingIntelligent Frame Creation is picture processing, not a native refresh rate.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 ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are provided.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-FiOptional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptorWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
Bluetooth–3.0
Speaker detailTwo 140 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.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 and DTS output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
CastingVIERA Connect internet-service gateway; launch-era apps may no longer operate.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-T/T2 terrestrial for Freeview HD and PAL I analogue; 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 for media playback; no USB HDD recording.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect; no DLNA media networking on this series.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio outFibre-optic digital audio output.Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
SizeWithout pedestal: UK42 1020 × 640 × 69 mm; UK46 1118 × 695 × 69 mm; UK50 1204 × 744 × 69 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.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.
StandIncluded pedestal. With pedestal: UK42 1020 × 675 × 320 mm, 23 kg; UK46 1118 × 730 × 335 mm, 27.5 kg; UK50 1204 × 779 × 335 mm, 30 kg.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 useRated power: 295 W (42-inch), 305 W (46-inch), 355 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 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 boxUK remote N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal and ferrite cores. Active 3D eyewear, Wi-Fi adaptor and communication camera were optional.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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