- 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 ST30
- Sony HX850
- Panasonic Viera VT50
- Samsung 6500 Series
- 42" 1080p Plasma
- 3D
Released March, 2012
Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)Two USB ports and two HDMI ports: It's the Noah's Ark of modern connectivity.
- 55" 1080p Plasma
- 3D 60 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2011
Rated 80% by by c|net (Apr, 2011)Another unique offering is the ability to interface with the Withings WiFi Body Scale ($159), letting the TV record your weight and graph it over time.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic VIERA UT50 compared to the Panasonic VIERA GT30
“42
Plasma
Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 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.
55”
Plasma
Rated 100% by by Regular-Joe (Feb, 2012)I was quite happy with the 3D picture my cable company offered and was able to run the HDMI through my non 3D surround sound system.
size
42"
55"
VIERA UT50 by c|net (May, 2012)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 GT30 by c|net (Apr, 2011)We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch Panasonic TC-P50GT30, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic VIERA UT50 vs Panasonic VIERA GT30
black levels
VIERA UT50 by c|net (May, 2012)The UT50 has black levels that are incredibly deep, and the fact it does it so cheaply is flabbergasting.
VIERA GT30 by tye-tye24 (Sep, 2011)I got this tv three days ago and so far i have to say i am extremely satisfied with it,first the 2d picture is top notch deep black level and just overall excellent.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the GT30 55"
| Slightly deeper blacks | 0.0037 cd/sq. m. | vs | 0.0082 cd/sq. m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2x deeper blacks | |||
| Slightly more highly reviewed by consumers | 84.78% | vs | 83.06% |
| Almost the same | |||
Advantages compared to the UT50 42"
| Significantly bigger | 55" | vs | 42" |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 30% bigger | |||
| Many more HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 1 |
| 3 more HDMI ports | |||
| 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 | |||
| Has Wi-Fi | built-in, 802.11n | vs | None |
| Most TVs don't have Wi-Fi; access streaming content with no wires | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Panasonic VIERA UT50 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 | ||
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 |  Rated by 33 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by BD-King Rated 100% by by M.-Merritt--FusionGuy (Jan, 2013) | Rated by 262 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Jedi4knight (Jul, 2011) Rated 80% by by Jedi4knight (Jul, 2011) Rated 80% by by Poise--Kaknowledge (Apr, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Panasonic Viera ST50 Quite consistent calibrated gamma |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA ST30 Most even colors at default settings |
 | 3 | Sony HX850 Most composite A/V ports |
 | 4 | Panasonic Viera VT50 3-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 5 | Samsung 6500 Series Supports picture-in-picture |
 | 6 | Panasonic Viera GT50 2-way tie: Is DLNA DMR |
 | 7 | Panasonic VIERA VT25 Biggest screen |
 | 8 | LG PM6700 2-way tie: Has a VESA mount |
