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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Panasonic TC-P50U1
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13.Vs Samsung PN50B430
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14.Vs Vizio SV471XVT
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Panasonic Viera TC-P50G10
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Calibration
Viewing Effects Summary
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Panasonic TC-P50G10. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the Panasonic TC-PxxG10 series. The Panasonic TC-PxxG10 series includes the following models: TC-P42G10, TC-P46G10, TC-P50G10, and TC-P54G10. Read here for more details on series differences.
• Great viewing angle
• Highly reflective screen
• Testing done using DisplayMate Software
Viewing Angle (8.56)
The viewing angle on plasma TVs is generally very good, and the Panasonic TC-P50G10 is no exception. We found that the TV maintained at least 50% of its contrast ratio as far as 64 degrees from center (or 128 degrees of total viewing angle).
From the chart below, you can see that it's not the best plasma TV we've tested, but it's still better than even a very good Vizio LCD TV.
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Reflectance (4.0)
In our experience, plasma TVs are more reflective than LCDs because of the glass panel in the front. In our tests, we shine a concentrated light at the TV from different angles, as well as shining the light on the audience. When the Panasonic TC-P50G10's screen is all-white, you can still see the exterior light pretty clearly. But when coming in at an extreme angle, or shining on the audience, it's not very distracting. However, when we switch to an all-black screen, the TV might as well be a mirror. You can see everything. Low scores all around.
Video Processing (5.0)
The video processing features on the Panasonic TC-P50G10 are modest. You won't find any special motion processing like 120Hz or 'Smooth Motion,' which tend to ruin the picture anyway. Rather, this TV's processing tends to focus on noise reduction. Each feature is explained below.
| Setting | Claimed Function | Our Impression |
| Color Management | Enhances green or blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. | Makes greens a more vivid green, same with blues. |
| C.A.T.S. | Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. | No, it's not Jim Lee's Wild C.A.T.S. series, it's the auto-adjuster for ambient lighting. You probably don't need it, because in dark rooms the picture gets too dark, in our opinion. |
| Video NR | Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. | Little visible effect. |
| Block NR | Reduces noise of specific digital signals. | An interesting attempt by Panasonic at reducing MPEG compression artifacting from DVDs and cable broadcast. We noticed some small improvement. |
| Mosquito NR | Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image. | Little visible effect. |
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| This is a review of the Panasonic TC-P50G10. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. | |||
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Panasonic TC-P42G10 |
Panasonic TC-P46G10 |
Panasonic TC-P50G10 |
Panasonic TC-P54G10 |
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