- 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
- LG LS5700
- Samsung 7500 Series
- Samsung 7000 Series
- Samsung UN55ES7100F
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- 46" 1080p LCD
- 120 Hz
- Internet enabled
Released February, 2012
by c|net (Oct, 2012)One of those specification differences is a higher "Clear Motion Rate," listed at 480 for the 6500 and 240 for the 6100.
- 47" LED-backlit
- 3D 360 Hz
- Internet enabled
Announced January, 2012
Rated 100% by by Vijay-Kumar (Sep, 2012)Very very nice picture and having 4 HDMI inputs is a blessing - connected my DISH HD, 3D BLplayer, ROKU & AIOS HD Media Center and the WII goes into the component.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung 6100 Series (2012) compared to the Panasonic Viera ET5
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LCD
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Rated 60% by by Lee (Apr, 2012)I thought this was a great TV and agree with other positive reviews regarding its picture quality, brightness, ease of WiFi setup, slim design, and smart TV features, all for a reasonable price.
47”
LED-backlit
Rated 40% by by Dan-Callaghan (Jul, 2012)So I picked my DVD player (composite audio/video out), but that means I couldn't connect my existing surround sound system, but I expected that.
size
46"
47"
Viera ET5 by vixen2188 (Mar, 2013)Just make sure you set your correct screen size, most people complain about why their 3d isn't working or is greyed out in games.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung 6100 Series (2012) vs Panasonic Viera ET5
Differences What are the advantages of each
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Advantages compared to the Panasonic Viera ET5
Sortable is not aware of any important advantages of the Samsung 6100 Series (2012) vs the Panasonic Viera ET5.
Advantages compared to the Samsung 6100 Series (2012)
| Supports Skype | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; video chat with friends from the comfort of your living room | |||
| Many more HDMI ports | 4 | vs | 0 |
| 4 more HDMI ports | |||
| Supports 3D | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; enjoy realistic 3D videos at home | |||
| Many more USB ports | 2 | vs | 0 |
| 2 more USB ports | |||
| More optical audio outputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more optical audio outputs | |||
| More composite A/V inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more composite A/V inputs | |||
| Much faster refresh rate | 360 Hz | vs | 120 Hz |
| 3x faster refresh rate; minimize motion blur for sports and action movies | |||
| Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers | 84.94% | vs | 72.45% |
| Around 20% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| More PC audio inputs | 1 | vs | 0 |
| 1 more PC audio inputs | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung 6100 Series (2012) | Panasonic Viera ET5 | ||
 |    Rated by 124 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by first6000 (Jul, 2012) Rated 100% by by Jonathan (Aug, 2012) | Rated by 148 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Clockwork (May, 2012) Rated 100% by by Steven (Feb, 2013) Rated 100% by by Michael-Sinz (Oct, 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | LG LS5700 2-way tie: Supports ISFccc |
 | 4 | Samsung 7000 Series Most composite A/V ports |
 | 6 | Samsung 6500 Series (2012) 5-way tie: Most USB ports |
 | 7 | Vizio E601i-A3 Many more RF inputs |
 | 8 | Sharp AQUOS LC-60LE640U 2-way tie: Biggest screen |
