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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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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Connectivity
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09.Remote Control
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10.Audio & Menus
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11.Multimedia & Internet
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12.Power Consumption
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13.Vs Samsung UN55C7000
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14.Vs Panasonic TCP50VT20
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15.Vs Sony KDL46EX700
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16.Conclusion
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17.Series Comparison
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18.Photo Gallery
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19.Ratings & Specs
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20.Comments
Samsung UN46C8000
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Vs Sony KDL46EX700Vs Panasonic TCP50VT20
Value Comparison
The Samsung UN46C8000 is a prettier TV than the Panasonic TC-P50VT20, both the exterior and what you see on the screen. The Samsung just looks sharper and brighter. Sharpness is, to some extent, a perceptual trait, but the brightness is easily measurable. The Panasonic is simply too dark, and when you add the darkening filter of the 3D glasses, it has a major impact on performance.
That’s not to say that we didn’t like the Panasonic. In fact, we thought its 3D performance was slightly better, at least in terms of overall effect.
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| Samsung UN46C8000 | Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT20 | |
| Size | 46 in. | 50 in. |
| General Type | LCD | Plasma |
| Format | 1080p | 1080p |
Blacks & Whites
The contrast ratio on the Samsung UN46C8000 was much wider than the Panasonic TC-P50VT20, due mainly to the terrible peak brightness levels of the Panasonic. The Panasonic’s black level was impressive, however, as it is with most plasmas. However, the brightness score matters on 3D displays more than 2D, because the requisite 3D glasses block so much of the light.
Color Accuracy
The color testing scores between the Samsung UN46C8000 and the Panasonic TC-P50VT20 were close. Once calibrated, both TVs did well.
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| Samsung UN46C8000 (Score: 8.01) |  |
| Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT20 (Score: 7.81) |  |
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| Samsung UN46C8000 (Score: 7.77) |  |
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| Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT20 (Score: 7.7) |  |
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Motion
The motion scores were also close between the Samsung UN46C8000 and the Panasonic TC-P50VT20. Both are good performances.
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| Samsung UN46C8000 | Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT20 | |
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Viewing Effects
There’s really no comparison between the pathetic performance of the Samsung UN46C8000, an unusually bad LCD, and the superior performance of the Panasonic TC-P50VT20, a plasma display.
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| Samsung UN46C8000: 1.59 | Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT20: 12.67 |
Connectivity
The Panasonic TC-P50VT20 does not vie for slimmest TV in town, which gives it a lot more room for ports than the Samsung UN46C8000. You can see in the table below just how many extra goodies you get.
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| Samsung UN46C8000 | Samsung UN55C7000 | Panasonic TC-P50VT20 | Sony KDL-46EX700 | |
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Component | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Composite | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| S-Video | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VGA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio In | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Digital Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Analog Audio Out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ethernet | None | Yes | Yes | None |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Types | None | None | SD/SDHC/SDXC/SDXC | None |
| DLNA | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unknown |
Other Comparisons
The 3D performances of the Samsung UN46C8000 versus the Panasonic TC-P50VT20 will be published on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010.
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