- 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 E3
- 42" 1080p LED-backlit
- 60 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2011
Rated 100% by by N.-Gularte--mkitwork42 (Feb, 2012)The blacks on this set are fantastic, (due to the 3 million:1 contrast ratio, backlight and sharpness settings) and the color-temp can be set imperceptibly close to true life colors.
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic VIERA E3
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA E3
42”
LED-backlit
Rated 100% by by Sherri-L.-Booye--Horse-Happy (Feb, 2012)Does a good job displaying the NetFlix movies also.
size
42"
32"
32"
VIERA E3 by BCWest--gstobbe (May, 2011)The picture is crisp and bright with dark blacks and a wide viewing angle, and the tuner draws in top-quality local TV audio and video even over my amplified indoor antenna.
VIERA E3 by Zignice--Zig (Oct, 2011)I have had several plasma and LCD televisions, by far this one has the best out of the box picture.
thickness
VIERA E3 by N.-Gularte--mkitwork42 (Feb, 2012)DURABILITY (this baby has a steel, albeit thin, backing, and the stand is very solid, very quality product).
VIERA E3 by Mike-Amazon (Nov, 2011)When other manufacturers advertise a depth like 1.7" that is the actual max depth.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA E3
power consumption
VIERA E3 by David-G-Carter (May, 2012)What you get with this and other side lit LED screens is about the same picture quality as cheaper LCD screens but in a thinner case with a lower power consumption.
VIERA E3 by Eddie (Dec, 2011)I would definitely recommend this TV for anyone looking for a good gaming TV because of the exceptionally low input lag, or for anyone who needs a good second TV for a bedroom.
contrast ratio
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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Edge-lit LED -
Netflix -
Facebook -
AVCHD, MPEG4 -
AAC, MP3 -
JPEG -
VIERA Link -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video -
optional, 802.11n -
64 Watts -
4 -
2 -
1 -
14,016 g -
1 -
83.88% -
43 mm
cons
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42" -
limited color calibration controls; might not display the best picture -
you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
300 lines -
can't access streaming content -
60 Hz -
0 -
0 -
None
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 93 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Fotobaron (Mar, 2011)  Rated 100% by by MM (Dec, 2011) Rated 80% by by BCWest--gstobbe (May, 2011) |
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Panel
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by Finch (Oct, 2011)Great picture (I'm not an expert but it looks just as good as my plasma and better than almost all LCD tv's I've seen).
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by SilverfaceThe picture is flawless and the blacks nearly as deep as our 3D plasma set.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by Eduardo-Nietzsche (Oct, 2011)It hasn't disappointed...really stunning picture, sharp and with beautiful dark blacks, very wide viewing angle...and I haven't even calibrated it with my Avia DVD yet!
Content
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 40% by by Cinema-Man (Nov, 2011)I definitely recommend the 120hz, but just make sure you can turn off the "auto motion" setting if you plan on watching movies on your tv (great for sports, but it makes movements look cartoonishly smooth).
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by S.-Dozier--suzidoz (Jul, 2012)It is a handsome set & works fine with my Sony Blu-ray Disc/dvd player BDP-S480 and the viewing of my programs, movies etc., is great.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 80% by by oberton--O (Jan, 2012)Web features work great, image is great also on HD channels but can be pixely when watching sports (soccer) on non HD channels.
Apps
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by Roger-Cruz (Nov, 2011)It allows you to connect an ethernet cable, and it will run Amazon.com video as well as Netflix.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by Eddie (Dec, 2011)The Netflix, Pandora, Amazon, etc apps are nicely integrated.
Audio quality
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 20% by by bebmar (Dec, 2011)I would not recommend this or any TV that does not have speakers shooting out the front toward the listener; or does not have an analog audio output.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by Wolfy (Nov, 2011)I've also come to the decision the speakers are really not very good, especially at high volumes, so I've added a AVR, 2 5" JBL Bookshelf Speakers and a Outlaw 8" Subwoofer to my Setup.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by San-Diego-Rich (Nov, 2011)Lots of reviews I read stated that the sound quality from the internal speakers was poor, but I think it sounds great for internal speakers.
Video
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by N.-Gularte--mkitwork42 (Feb, 2012)I wanted a tv that would offer a clean, simple, beautiful cinematic experience.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 100% by by Dennis (Mar, 2012)It is a matter of your preference, the vivid, game, cinema settings just move to any of these settings with no fuss.
Panasonic VIERA E3 42" | Rated 60% by by Michael-McCaffrey (Aug, 2012)The Amazon Instant Video player is light years better in both features and reliability.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Vizio E Series 6-way tie: More HDMI ports Vizio E Series vs Panasonic VIERA E3 |
 | 2 | LG LV5500 Supports ISFccc LG LV5500 vs Panasonic VIERA E3 |
 | 3 | Samsung 7900 Series Supports Skype Samsung 7900 Series vs Panasonic VIERA E3 |
 | 4 | JVC BlackCrystal BC3000 Rated the best by consumers JVC BlackCrystal BC3000 vs Panasonic VIERA E3 |
 | 5 | Panasonic VIERA U3 2-way tie: Has native 24p support U3 32" vs E3 42" |
 | 6 | Toshiba WX800U Highest contrast ratio Toshiba WX800U vs Panasonic VIERA E3 |
 | 7 | Panasonic VIERA E5 5-way tie: Is DLNA DMP E5 42" vs E3 42" |
 | 8 | Philips 6000 Series 2-way tie: OK component A/V inputs Philips 6000 Series vs Panasonic VIERA E3 |
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