Panasonic TC-P50VT20

Panasonic TC-P50G10 Summary
• G10 series is less expensive • Similar color and black & white performance • Motion performance much better on the new VT20 series • TC-P50G10 is not 3D
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Value Comparison Summary

The TC-P50G10 is not in the same class as the new TC-P50VT20, if you run down the specs sheets. No, the G10 is a step-down model from the VT20. Of course, it lacks the 3D display technology, but other tests indicate that things like general motion performance are nowhere near as good. On the flip side, black & white and color performance are largely similar. If you want to save money, the G10 series is a strong contender in the plasma category. If you seek the latest technologies, you'll probably be more interested in the new VT20 series.

	Comparison Specifications
	Panasonic TC-P50VT20	Panasonic TC-P50G10
Size	50 inches	50 inches
Price	$2499 (MSRP)	$1599
Type	Plasma	Plasma
Format	1080p	1080p
Other	3D	not 3D

Blacks & Whites

The Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50VT20 performed quite similarly in the blacks & whites tests, for better or for worse. The black performance is great, and the peak whites are terrible. It's part for the course with a lot of plasmas, but these Panasonics seem particularly dim when you set them up next to a good LCD television.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart

Color Accuracy

The older TC-P50G10 managed to outperform the new TC-P50VT20 in terms of color temperature consistency. The RGB color curves were more closely matched. These are similar televisions in many regards.

Color Temperature Comparison

Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Score: 7.81

Panasonic TC-P50G10 Score: 10.0

RGB Comparison

Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Score: 7.7

Panasonic TC-P50G10 Score: 7.17

Motion

While the color accuracy of the two Panasonics were similar, they're clearly not identical TVs. The motion performance was quite different, and we like the improvements we're seeing from 2009 to 2010. The new display technology is showing less artifacting and smoother motion.

Viewing Effects

The new Panasonic TC-P50VT20 has a significantly wider viewing angle than last year's TC-P50G10, increasing from 64 degrees on either side of center all the way up to 80 degrees. That's an impressive leap.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Panasonic TC-P50VT20 Score: 12.67	Panasonic TC-P50G10 Score: 8.56

Connectivity

The Panasonic TC-P50G10 has one fewer HDMI port than the new TC-P50VT20, but it includes an S-Video and analog audio out that the new TV lacks. However, the new model includes two USB ports and WiFi-ready capability. All told, the new TC-P50VT20 is the stronger choice in this showdown.

Other Comparisons

The big difference between these two is the 3D display technology on the new TC-P50VT20. Beyond that, the testing numbers and connectivity options indicate that the new model is simply in a different class and a better performer all around.