- 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 E5
- 42" 1080p LCD
Featured in in Least input lag 2012 TVs
Released February, 2012
Rated 80% by by Steve (Apr, 2012)I was pleasantly surprised, when I clicked the Viera Tools and the DLNA option, it magically found my computer and I was able to play music and play a picture slideshow from the data on my computer.
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic VIERA E5
First reviewed March, 2012
Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA E5
42”
LCD
Rated 80% by by J.-Swartwout--Swarty (May, 2012)The picture quality is good, the sound is good enough (using it in our bedroom) and the smart features are everything we need (and much easier to use than I expected).
size
42"
32"
32"
VIERA E5 by Janet (Feb, 2013)Still it is really great to be able to watch these applications on the nice big screen and not on our computer monitors.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA E5
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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VIERA Link -
easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video
cons
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42" -
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you'll have to go to the theater for 3D videos -
need to use a wired connection to access streaming content -
can't access streaming content -
None
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 97 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Veritas (Jan, 2013) Rated 80% by by Heather-Johnson (Jan, 2013) |
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Panel
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 100% by by btrvalik (Dec, 2012)Over all I'm very impressed - nice wide viewing angle, great color.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 60% by by conecrusher (Jan, 2013)The colors are not as vibrant as on the Samsungs I have elsewhere in the house, and the viewing angle on the Viera is not that great.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by NTTThe 37 inch screen is a perfect fit for the cabinet space because of the 1-inch bezel.
Picture quality
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by katmax (Apr, 2012)I've seen other reviewers make recommendations for picture settings, I want to offer my choices, this combination of settings gives a darker, better contrast, with a more lifelike saturation to the color, along with a good sharp picture: PICTURE MODE: VIVID.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 20% by by Viejo-MajaderoPicture quality is fantastic,but the sound and mouth movements are out of synq.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 100% by by Schrammy (Jan, 2013)The sound is ok but the picture quality far makes up for any sound quality issues.
Ports
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by JRicoC (Jan, 2013)The unit has a good picture for an LED display, handles motion well and has plenty of inputs.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by Gary-F.--Garfy2008 (Nov, 2012)Now, according to most other reviewers, a wireless adapter connected to the USB port won't work so you need to make sure you get one that connects to the LAN port, not the USB port.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 100% by by Adan-Saenz-Jr.--Bettering-self (Apr, 2012)Base seams super stabble but I still have some wobble??? USB X 2 connections (sd card slots are also super to have my fav photos handy) are great have my fav music albums on this for easy accses.
Audio quality
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by vick1000 (Aug, 2012)I use a reciever for audio, but this units audio is low compared to most other sets I have heard.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 100% by by Jean-Liroff--wabanmom (Dec, 2012)Both report that the picture is fantastic and the audio more than adequate.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by GT-Rider--APIf I had a receiver that accepted digital audio (TOSLink), I would use that instead of the internal speakers of this TV.
Apps
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by Veritas (Jan, 2013)There is minimal input lag, and the internet apps power up fairly fast, although Netflix always starts with this annoying splashscreen offering a choice between "full" Netflix and Netflix for kids.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 80% by by Veritas (Jan, 2013)Netflix reigns supreme in my house, and picture quality is excellent.
Panasonic VIERA E5 42" | Rated 100% by by JD--JDThe Panasonic also has built in internet capability to allow you to watch Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime etc..
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM6200 Biggest screen LG LM6200 vs Panasonic VIERA E5 |
 | 2 | LG LS5700 2-way tie: Most USB ports LG LS5700 vs Panasonic VIERA E5 |
 | 3 | Panasonic Viera ET5 Supports Skype Viera ET5 vs VIERA E5 |
 | 4 | LG LK450 Most even colors at default settings LG LK450 vs Panasonic VIERA E5 |
 | 6 | Philips 5000 Series (2011) Brightest screen Philips 5000 Series (2011) vs Panasonic VIERA E5 |
 | 7 | JVC BlackCrystal BC3000 Rated the best by consumers JVC BlackCrystal BC3000 vs Panasonic VIERA E5 |
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