- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Panasonic VIERA VT50
- 65" 1080p Plasma
- 3D
- Internet enabled
#3 in Best Wifi 2012 1080p TVs
Released March, 2012
Rated 90% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)It was at its best zooming through groups of thumbnails on the Netflix and Vudu apps; for browsing the Web, while better overall than the standard remote, it has its issues (see below).
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic VIERA VT50
First reviewed May, 2012
Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA VT50
65”
Plasma
Rated 100% by by Mr.-Paul-T.-Lococo (Dec, 2012)The TV is loaded with excellent features, all the big streaming services like netflix, youtube, vudu, etc. however unlike Samsung no HBO Go which I would welcome.
size
65"
50"
50"
VIERA VT50 by c|net (Jun, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 65-inch TC-P65VT50, but this review also applies to the other screen size in the series.
VIERA VT50 by K.-Keppel (Sep, 2012)The picture is great and the 3D picture (using a 3D source) is quite good.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA VT50
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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CinemaNow, Hulu Plus, MLB TV, NBA Game Live, NHL Game Center, Netflix, VUDU, YouTube -
65" -
video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room -
enjoy realistic 3D videos at home -
access streaming content over the Internet -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
built-in, 802.11n -
4 -
87.81%
cons
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None
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 129 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Cory-R.-Miller--IT-Guru (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by M.-Floeter--Cat-lover-with-a-sense-of-humor (Dec, 2012) Rated 80% by by Bee55 (Dec, 2012)  |
Panel
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by GPSUserYou do have to adjust the picture to your taste but the blacks are deep and screen is very uniform and colors are just right on the money.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by derek-cassidy (Aug, 2012)I only have one 3d channel which is ESPN 3D and it is good.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by Juan-M.-Pasalagua--jmpasalagua (Oct, 2012)The Ugly: For the price I'm paying, not being able to watch 3D because glasses are not included is just not good marketing.
Type
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by Mr.-Paul-T.-Lococo (Dec, 2012)The quality of this TV is great but very different than an LCD picture.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by Carter (Aug, 2012)I had tried the top of the line Sharp available at Costco and was shocked at how bad the picture was; they said maybe it was defective, but I didn't want to take a chance, and so decided to spend more and get the Panasonic plasma.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 90% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)It's clearly Panasonic's best plasma ever, and creates some stiff competition for the OLEDs arriving later this year.
Picture quality
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by GlobalArchitect--GA (Oct, 2012)The picture is crystal clear, the colors are vibrant and deep and it really does blow everything else out of the water.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by clanolear--clanolear (Mar, 2013)I used the CNET picture settings over the THS built-in settings, but both provide excellent picture quality.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by Barrett2727 (May, 2012)The Panasonic's blacks are excellent, and the colors are vibrant and natural.
3d
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by M.-Floeter--Cat-lover-with-a-sense-of-humor (Dec, 2012)There are tons of great Internet features as well, and the 3D movies we've seen on it had great 3D pictures.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 80% by by Seshubaba-G-Voonna (Jan, 2013)I am giving 4 because of the quality of the picture and even 3D works great in this whenever it works.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by T.-Song (Jul, 2012)At this price-point, it should come with 3D glasses or at least vouchers for 3D glasses.4) would have been nice to have some kind of cable management built into the back of the set.5) no headphone jack (with DAC) on the set, only support for Bluetooth headset.
Video
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by T.-Glover (Jan, 2013)The picture was great right out of the box, THX Cinema is the best preset in my opinion.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by Mike-E. (Aug, 2012)The display is very accurate (currently in THX movie mode) and I am sure it will improve after a calibration.
Panasonic VIERA VT50 65" | Rated 100% by by Cory-R.-Miller--IT-Guru (Aug, 2012)The THX Cinema setting is perfect when the lights are off watching a late night blue ray.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series Cheapest 3D glasses Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series vs Panasonic VIERA VT50 |
 | 2 | Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series Quite consistent calibrated gamma Sharp Elite Pro-X5FD Series vs Panasonic VIERA VT50 |
 | 3 | Panasonic VIERA VT30 Highest contrast ratio VT30 55" vs VT50 65" |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera GT50 2-way tie: Most USB ports Viera GT50 vs VIERA VT50 |
 | 6 | Panasonic Viera ST50 3-way tie: Supports 1080i de-interlacing Viera ST50 vs VIERA VT50 |
 | 7 | LG Infinia PK750 OK component A/V inputs LG Infinia PK750 vs Panasonic VIERA VT50 |
 | 8 | LG PK750 5-way tie: OK D-Sub inputs LG PK750 vs Panasonic VIERA VT50 |
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