Great color performance
Excellent 3D performance
Peak brightness was weak
A lot of artifacting in some circumstances
Introduction
The Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30 is the creme de la creme of Panasonic’s 2011 line. If there’s a feature Panasonic wants to promote this year, it’s here: 3D display (glasses included), streaming content, WiFi, improved performance in most areas, and perhaps the best looking TV they’ve ever made.
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the TC-PxxVT30 series. The TC-PxxVT30 series includes the following models: TC-P55VT30 and TC-P65VT30. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Blacks & Whites
Great black levels but a weak peak brightness. Some color streaking issues mar uniformity. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Great color performance, overall. Read More... |
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Page 4
Motion
A smooth motion, but a lot of artifacting under certain circumstances. Read More... |
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3D
Excellent 3D performance, but very dim with the glasses on. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Great viewing angle Read More... |
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Page 7
Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Lots of ports, but nearly all require a string of proprietary adapters. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Outstanding audio quality for a TV. Read More... |
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Multimedia & Internet
The online content is expanding, but remains mired in the same awkward interface. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Average to slightly higher power consumption for a plasma TV. Read More... |
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vs Panasonic TC-P50VT20
 We compare the TC-P55VT30 to the TC-P50VT20. Read More... |
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vs Sony KDL-55EX720
 We compare the TC-P55VT30 to the KDL-55EX720. Read More... |
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vs Samsung UN46C7100
 We compare the TC-P55VT30 to the UN46C7100. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the TC-PxxVT30 series Read More... |
Page 17
Photo Gallery
See photos of the Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30 Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Panasonic Viera TC-P55VT30. Add your comments... |
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