- 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...
- Sony HX850
- Panasonic VIERA VT30
- Panasonic VIERA GT30
- Panasonic Viera VT50
- Panasonic Viera GT50
- 55" 1080p Plasma
- 3D 60 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released January, 2012
Rated 92% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)Picture settings: Panasonic barely changed its options on the ST50 and remains one of the least-adjustable TVs on the market.
Rated 83% by by c|net (May, 2012)Two USB ports and two HDMI ports: It's the Noah's Ark of modern connectivity.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Viera ST50 compared to the Panasonic VIERA UT50
“55
Plasma
Rated 92% by by c|net (Mar, 2012)The ST50 handily outperforms its predecessor, with deeper blacks, more accurate color, and an improved bright-room image.
55”
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.
size
55"
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.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Viera ST50 vs Panasonic VIERA UT50
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the VIERA UT50
| Has built-in Ethernet | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; access streaming content over the Internet | |||
| More HDMI ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 92% | vs | 84.79% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Advantages compared to the Viera ST50
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Panasonic Viera ST50 | Panasonic VIERA UT50 | ||
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picture quality
Panasonic VIERA UT50 55" | Rated 100% by by megan (Mar, 2013)According to CNET, the UT50 series almost matched the picture quality of the ST50, but with dulled down features.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony HX850 Most composite A/V ports |
 | 2 | Panasonic VIERA VT30 Biggest screen |
 | 3 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 Most accurate blues |
 | 4 | Panasonic Viera VT50 4-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera GT50 3-way tie: Is DLNA DMR |
 | 6 | LG PM6700 3-way tie: Supports ISFccc |
 | 7 | Vizio E601i-A3 Uses least power |
 | 8 | Panasonic VIERA XT50 6-way tie: OK optical audio outputs |
