- 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...
- LG LM7600
- Sony HX850
- Panasonic VIERA VT30
- Panasonic VIERA GT30
- Panasonic Viera VT50
- 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.
- 60" Plasma
- 3D
- Internet enabled
Announced January, 2012
Rated 100% by by Robert-J.-KiblerI'm also a pretty big gamer and have an Xbox 360 and a PS3 hooked up via HDMI.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Viera ST50 compared to the Panasonic Viera GT50
“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.
60”
Plasma
Rated 100% by by Michael-Romo--mikeromo (Apr, 2012)I am pretty sure DD+ requires HDMI, so that explains it.
size
55"
60"
Viera GT50 by c|net (Jun, 2012)I performed a hands-on evaluation of the 55-inch Panasonic TC-P55GT50, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Viera ST50 vs Panasonic Viera GT50
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the GT50 60"
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 92% | vs | 81.71% |
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| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
Advantages compared to the ST50 55"
| Bigger | 60" | vs | 55" |
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| Around 10% bigger | |||
| More USB ports | 3 | vs | 2 |
| 1 more USB ports | |||
| More D-Sub inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more D-Sub inputs; great for hooking up to a computer | |||
| More HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 3 |
| 1 more HDMI ports | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Panasonic Viera ST50 | Panasonic Viera GT50 | ||
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picture quality
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 100% by by Michael-Romo--mikeromo (Apr, 2012)I haven't seen the ST50, but I can't help but feel that the extra 24,000 shades of grey really push this TV to a higher level of picture quality.
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 100% by by Somebody--Somewhere (Sep, 2012)Blacks are blacks on the UT50/ ST50 but on the GT50 it's BLACK with DETAIL!
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 80% by by Mediahound (Jul, 2012)The ST50 series has a plastic bezel and clear plastic frame around it that to me screams 'cheap.
video
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 100% by by BurketopI would love to have the extra $1,000 to move to the VT50 and get 96Hz mode and the additional calibration options, but in all honesty the GT50 really delivers and from what I hear so too does the ST50 model.
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 100% by by Jennifer--Techie-Mama (Mar, 2013)After agonizing over the ST50, I ultimately ended up choosing the GT50 for the 4th HDMI slot and the built-in THX modes.
bezel
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 100% by by Somebody--Somewhere (Sep, 2012)I originally made up my mind to purchase an HDTV at no more than the ST50 price level but as it happened the GT50 is staying put... the plastic has been pulled off the bezel.
3d
Panasonic Viera GT50 60" | Rated 100% by by David-Chou (Dec, 2012)I have yet to try out the 3D capability or use many of the programs (I have been using programs off of my Roku and Xbox 360)... So still need to spend the time to really make the slight premium over the ST50 worth it.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG LM7600 Uses least power |
 | 2 | Sony HX850 Most composite A/V ports |
 | 3 | Panasonic VIERA VT30 Biggest screen |
 | 4 | Panasonic VIERA GT30 Most accurate blues |
 | 5 | Panasonic Viera VT50 5-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 6 | Panasonic VIERA UT50 Darkest blacks |
 | 7 | Panasonic Viera ET5 Fastest refresh rate |
 | 8 | Panasonic VIERA XT50 5-way tie: Has CEC |
