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Panasonic VIERA ST50 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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PanasonicVIERA ST50PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20122013
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailUK 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.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 processingNeoPlasma, Infinite Black Pro and Intelligent Frame Creation (exact reviews); maker menu includes P-NR and ambient-light adjustment.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Motion handlingNative panel Hz unpublished in the read UK manual and omitted; input and focused-field drive frequencies do not establish it.Native panel refresh is not published in the read UK maker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, 55, 65″50, 55, 65″
Largest size65″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 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.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
Speakers18 W20 W, 2.1 channels
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-inWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
Bluetooth3.03.0
Speaker detailTwo 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.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.
CastingVIERA 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.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 (Freeview HD), analogue PAL I and CI Plus; Ireland reception differs in the maker table.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 inputs plus SD card slot; media playback and USB keyboard/gamepad support.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; DLNA.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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.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: 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.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 patternMaker 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.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 useOn-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.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 classC under the original 2012 label scheme.C under the original 2013 label scheme.
In the boxPedestal, 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.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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