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Panasonic TC-P42X1 Summary



• The TC-P42X1 had a deeper black. The PN50B430 had a higher overall contrast ratio.
• Both TVs had similar color performances.
• Both TVs had very wide viewing angles.
• The TC-P42X1 has an SD card slot for picture viewing.
• Both TVs are fairly inexpensive for their size.

Value Comparison Summary

Both of these TVs are larger, entry-level plasmas. The PN50B430 is eight inches bigger and, understandably, costs more money. Both TVs also performed about the same on quite a few of our picture quality tests. The TC-P42X1 had a much deeper black level, but its peak brightness was absurdly dim, leading to a very poor contrast ratio overall. Both TVs had very similar color accuracy performances and viewing angles. The TC-P42X1 had an SD card slot that allowed for some additional media playback options. Both TVs are budget options, with the PN40B430 representing the more expensive, higher quality option.

  Comparison Specifications
 
  Samsung PN50B430 Panasonic TC-P42X1
Size 50 inches 42 inches
Price $899.99 $649.97
Type Plasma Plasma
Format 720p 720p
Other N/A N/A

Blacks & Whites

The Samsung had a higher black level than the Panasonic did, but its peak white was also much higher. The result is a higher contrast ratio overall. If you're looking for a deep black, the Panasonic has the Samsung beat.

Blacks & Whites Comparison Chart
Samsung PN50B430 Score:
Black Level: 6.72
Peak Brightness: 7.21
Contrast: 6.34
 Panasonic TC-P42X1 Score:
Black Level: 9.51
Peak Brightness: 2.02
Contrast: 5.99

Color Accuracy

Both TVs had solid color temperatures. Both had some minor issues with their color representation, but the Samsung managed to have a slightly more accurate color representation overall. Neither TV had the most accurate color gamut. There is very little difference between the PN50B430 and the TC-P42X1 in terms of color accuracy.

Color Temperature Comparison
Samsung PN50B430 Score: 9.82
Panasonic TC-P42X1 Score: 9.80
RGB Comparison


Samsung PN50B430 Score: 6.81


Panasonic TC-P42X1 Score: 6.63
Color Gamut Comparison
Samsung PN50B430 Score: 4.20
Panasonic TC-P42X1 Score: 3.78

Motion

Both TVs handled blur about as well and had issues with artifacting. The Samsung was slightly better on blur reduction, but showed slightly more artifacting than the Panasonic.

  Motion Scores
  Samsung PN50B430 Panasonic TC-P42X1
Motion Smoothness 7.50 7.38
Motion Artifacting 4.75 5.5

Viewing Effects

Both TVs had an impressive viewing angle. The Samsung's was slightly larger.

Viewing Angle Comparison
Samsung PN50B430 Score: 9.37 Panasonic TC-P42X1 Score: 9.03

Connectivity

The TC-P42X1 has an SD card slot on its side. If your card has photos on it, you can view them on the TV.

  Connectivity Comparison
  Samsung PN50B430 Panasonic TC-P42X1
HDMI 2 3
Component 2 2
Composite 1 2
S-Video 0 1
VGA 0 0
Analog Audio In 3 4
Digital Audio Out 1 1
Analog Audio Out 1 0
LAN 0 0
USB 0 0
Memory Card 0 SD card slot
Other EX-LINK N/A

Other Comparisons

As outlined in the connectivity section, the Panasonic has an SD card slot. With this you can utilize the TV's basic photo viewer. This is the only major feature one TV has that the other doesn't.

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