- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Panasonic Viera ST50
- Panasonic VIERA GT30
- LG LV5500
- Panasonic Viera GT50
- Panasonic VIERA UT50
- 42" 1080p Plasma
- 3D 60 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 100% by by Jack-Ramirez--jayr743I looked around other stores and the cost for the HDMI cables was absolutely ridiculous.Netflix, Hulu, and ESPN 3 look great on the Xbox.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA ST30 compared to the LG LW5300
“42
Plasma
Rated 74% by by c|net (May, 2011)The ST30's 3D picture quality was very good overall but compared to the other 2011 3D TVs in our lineup, it was our least favorite.
47”
LCD
size
42"
47"
VIERA ST30 by c|net (May, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch TC-P50ST30, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
LW5300 by Timothy-Mc (Nov, 2011)With 3D, I think bigger is better as far as the screen size is concerned.
thickness
VIERA ST30 by c|net (May, 2011)The ST30 cuts a chunky, plain appearance among the slim, sleek TVs available today.
LW5300 by Shankar-Mohan--Shankar (Dec, 2011)The quality of sound is good considering the fact that its a very slim LED TV.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA ST30 vs LG LW5300
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the LG LW5300
| Has native 24p support | 2:2 Pulldown @ 48Hz | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very few TVs have native 24p support | |||
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Has CEC | VIERA Link | vs | None |
| Very few TVs support CEC; control all your devices with one remote | |||
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| Is DLNA DMP | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; easier to share and enjoy your digital photos, music and video | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, Unknown | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
| More USB ports | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many USB ports | |||
| More RF inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more RF inputs | |||
Advantages compared to the Panasonic VIERA ST30
| Bigger | 47" | vs | 42" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 10% bigger | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 2 | vs | 1 |
| Twice as many composite A/V inputs | |||
| Has a VESA mount | 400 mm x 400 mm | vs | None |
| Very few TVs have a VESA mount; easily mount your TV on a wall using standardized hardware | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 88.23% | vs | 79.83% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
| Faster refresh rate | 120 Hz | vs | 60 Hz |
| 2x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
| Lighter | 18,688 g | vs | 23,496 g |
| More than 20% lighter | |||
| Slimmer | 30 mm | vs | 71 mm |
| 2.3x slimmer | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Panasonic VIERA ST30 | LG LW5300 | ||
 |   Rated by 418 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by CTgreen (May, 2012) Rated 80% by by Tizzle-Mack (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by Mark-F (Apr, 2011) | Rated by 146 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Jacquelyn-Staaf--Avid-Reader (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by Henrique-Costa-Marques Rated 100% by by Henrique-Costa-Marques | |
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Panasonic Viera ST50 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 2-way tie: Biggest screen |
 | 3 | LG LV5500 Brightest screen |
 | 4 | Panasonic Viera GT50 2-way tie: Biggest screen |
 | 5 | Panasonic VIERA UT50 Darkest blacks |
 | 7 | LG LK450 Most accurate reds |
Discussions Get involved, ask your question about the Panasonic VIERA ST30 and LG LW5300
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