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Full specs

Panasonic VIERA UT50

from $919

55" 1080p Plasma
3D
Internet enabled

Released March, 2012

I gotta say thought that it's really nice that there is a Netflix button right on the remote.

Rated 100% by by megan (Mar, 2013)

Conclusion Check out the Panasonic VIERA UT50

Panasonic VIERA UT50

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Panasonic VIERA GT30

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100%

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Popularity

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PerformanceView Details

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ReviewsView Details

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First reviewed April, 2012

Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA UT50

55”

Plasma

I also appreciate that this TV has a few nice useful apps like netflix!

Rated 100% by by Helder-Pinto (Oct, 2012)

size

VIERA UT5055"

8000 Series (2012 LCD)75"

LM7600 LM760042"

I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch TC-P50UT50, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.

VIERA UT50 by c|net (May, 2012)

But, as with all flat-panel TV's, they can only fit speakers that are relatively small in size, so you'll never get the best sounds quality anyway.

VIERA UT50 by megan (Mar, 2013)

thickness

Panasonic VIERA UT50

86 mm

VIERA UT50 86 mm

LG LM7600

33 mm

LM7600 33 mm

LG PM6700

53 mm

PM6700 53 mm

Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA UT50

Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors

pros

Streaming video sources

Netflix
Supports Skype

video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room
Has CEC

VIERA Link
Supports 3D

enjoy realistic 3D videos at home
Is DLNA DMP

easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video
Has Wi-Fi

optional, 802.11n
More USB ports

2
More optical audio outputs

1
Highly rated

84.78%

cons

Doesn't support ISFccc

limited color calibration controls; might not display the best picture
Fewer HDMI ports

2
Doesn't have built-in Ethernet

can't access streaming content
No D-Sub inputs

0
No PC audio inputs

0
No RF inputs

0
Doesn't have a VESA mount

None

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Reviews Word on the street

	Rated 83% Read the review (May, 2012) Two USB ports and two HDMI ports: It's the Noah's Ark of modern connectivity.

	Rated 86% by 33 users at amazon.com Great motion resolution and if you're inclined it even has 3D. Rated 100% by by RH512 (Apr, 2012) I would give this television 4 stars because you are compelled to use Panasonic branded products for the 3d glasses and the wireless internet, but the Panasonic Branded accessories are excellent, and well worth the money. Rated 100% by by BD-King Panasonic has been putting out plasma's for many years and this is yet another great example of why I'll always choose plasma over LED/LCD any day. Rated 100% by by M.-Merritt--FusionGuy (Jan, 2013)

Panel

This is my first non cathode ray tube model, either LCD or Plasma, so I was expecting an amazing picture experience unlike anything I'd ever seen before.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 40% by by Paul (Apr, 2012)

Plasma panels have much better longevity than the LED (LCD) sets and their colors are generally more accurate but that is debatable.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by M.-Merritt--FusionGuy (Jan, 2013)

Be sure to fine tune your picture settings for the absolute best resolution and colors.....there are several presets you can choose from, or get into the "custom" settings and create your own settings.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by James-J.-Gorski (Feb, 2013)

Picture quality

First thing is to move it off standard setting for the picture and change it to custom setting, start with contrast at 78, brightness at 58, color at 44 and sharpness at 0, color temp at Warm2 - fine tune to your liking.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by RH512 (Apr, 2012)

Black levels on the UT50 series are about the same as what we saw on the superb flagship TC-P55VT30 a year ago, which is almost unbelievable in such a cheap TV, and while the sparse color controls give little wiggle room, color accuracy isn't an issue.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)

The TV sounds good and has just a deep clear breath taking picture.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 80% by by Joe-S (Jul, 2012)

Hdmi

So, if you change the setting for HDMI 1, the settings for HDMI 2 will not change.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by megan (Mar, 2013)

My old TV had 4 HDMI inputs and I had to be satisfied with 2 HDMI and 1 Component input.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by Seeker (Apr, 2012)

The picture is superb, and coupled with my HDMI 7.1 Yamaha receiver and a Panasonic blu-ray player I believe I have one of the finest entertainment set ups available.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by banjoenvy (Jun, 2012)

Video

If you want to hook this up to your Computer, you will have to use one of the precious two HDMI ports.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 80% by by Alphonsel--bla-bla (Mar, 2013)

One thing to keep in mind is that this TV has only two HDMI ports.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by Seeker (Apr, 2012)

For one, it only has 2 HDMI inputs.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 80% by by A.-Wickman (Jul, 2012)

Type

After reading a lot of reviews and oscillating back and forth between LCD/LCD-LED/Plasma TVs, I decided to go with Panasonic Plasma.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by Seeker (Apr, 2012)

As the least-expensive 2012 Panasonic plasma series with 55- and 60-inch sizes, the UT50 series is positioned as a value option, and while it misses a couple of features of the ST50 series, it still boasts very impressive picture quality.

Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)