Panasonic VIERA V20 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60

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VIERA V20 compared with VIERA VT60

	PanasonicVIERA V20	PanasonicVIERA VT60
Overview
Released
Released	2010	2013
Display
Panel
Panel	Plasma	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	UK TX-P42V20B and TX-P50V20B Full HD NeoPDP plasma. The advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not native 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.
Resolution
Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	None
Picture processing
Picture processing	NeoPDP with Infinite Black Pro filter, THX mode and professional calibration controls. This is a 2D-only series.	NeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP).
Picture modes
Picture modes	–	THX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Intelligent Frame Creation Pro and 24p Smooth Film are picture processing, not native refresh figures.	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
Sizes
Sizes	42, 50″	50, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	50″	65″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI 1.4 inputs with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 supports Audio Return Channel. Two SCART, component, composite and VGA 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 platform
Smart TV platform	VIERA CAST	my Home Screen
Speakers
Speakers	30 W (better)	20 W, 2.1 channels
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wireless LAN via included USB adaptor	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	3.0
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two 120 × 35 mm full-range speakers plus one 100 mm woofer, 30 W total (10 W + 10 W + 10 W).	Two front speakers and a 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total.
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	–	Voice control through the supplied VIERA Touch Pad Controller; this is the original feature, not a guarantee of continuing online services.
Audio features
Audio features	Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.	–
Casting
Casting	VIERA CAST service portal and DLNA home-network playback; 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 tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.	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.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot for media and USB HDD recording.	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording.
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA CAST and DLNA network media.	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Fibre-optic digital audio output.	Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
Design and power
Size
Size	Without pedestal: UK42 1035 × 656 × 85 mm; UK50 1224 × 771 × 85 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.
Stand
Stand	Included pedestal: UK42 1035 × 695 × 308 mm, 24 kg; UK50 1224 × 810 × 335 mm, 30 kg with pedestal.	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
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 use
Power use	Rated power: 350 W (42-inch), 430 W (50-inch); standby 0.40 W or 32 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
Energy class	–	C under the original 2013 label scheme.
In the box
In the box	UK remote N2QAYB000504, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains lead, wireless LAN adaptor and extension cable, cable clamp and ferrite cores.	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.