Conclusion Get the lowdown
Features How they compare
Performance Real world benchmarks
Differences Technical showdown
Reviews Word on the street
Competition Others to consider
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Panasonic VIERA UT50
Panasonic Viera GT50

Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

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Ranked #6 and #7 in Least input lag Active 3D TVs that stream online music

Plasma
3D

Announced January, 2012

Although it couldn't deliver the reference-level charts seen on the 2011 Samsung plasmas, the color of the E8000 looks great in person, too.

Rated 79% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)

Plasma
3D
Internet enabled

Announced January, 2012

The Web browser is almost as good as the ones on Samsung and LG TVs as long as you use the touch-pad remote, but that's not saying much since no TV browser can hold a candle to any phone, tablet, or laptop browser.

Rated 90% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

Conclusion Which is better for you?

Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

Panasonic Viera VT50

33%

50%

FeaturesView Details

35%

68%

Popularity

100%

PerformanceView Details

74%

88%

ReviewsView Details

Winner

PanasonicViera VT50

Overall Score

Features Key features of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma) compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50

Unknown

Plasma

Although it was very good, the screen of the Samsung plasma didn't perform quite as well overall as that of the ST50 in brighter rooms.

Rated 79% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)

Unknown

Plasma

Black levels appeared deeper than on the ST50 and color looked more accurate and well-saturated.

Rated 90% by by c|net (Jun, 2012)

Performance Real world tests of Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma) vs Panasonic Viera VT50

Differences What are the advantages of each

Full specs comparison

Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

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Advantages compared to the Panasonic Viera VT50

Sortable is not aware of any important advantages of the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma) vs the Panasonic Viera VT50.

Panasonic Viera VT50

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Advantages compared to the Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)

Significantly more highly reviewed by consumers	87.81%	vs	74.42%
Around 20% more highly reviewed by consumers

Reviews Word on the street

	Samsung 8000 Series (2012 Plasma)		Panasonic Viera VT50
	Rated 79% Read the review (Apr, 2012) Like all Samsung 3D models, and unlike other major-brand TVs that use active 3D technology, the PNE8000 actually comes with 3D glasses: two pairs are packed into every box.		Rated 90% Read the review (Jun, 2012) It's clearly Panasonic's best plasma ever, and creates some stiff competition for the OLEDs arriving later this year.

	Rated 69% by 15 users at amazon.com This TV is so amazing and the quality of the picture is so clear. Rated 100% by by APRIL-D-SAKOUK (Nov, 2012) If your a fan of 3D the 3D on this TV is great. Rated 100% by by jjperron75 (Apr, 2012) Did not use the 3D as much as I thought I would, but the built in allshare is great. Rated 100% by by Rand (Apr, 2013)		Rated 85% by 129 users at amazon.com The picture is shockingly clear, colors are extremely accurate with the best black levels that I have ever seen. Rated 100% by by Cory-R.-Miller--IT-Guru (Aug, 2012) The picture on this set is crystal clear, with blacks so deep you'll feel like you're being sucked in to them. Rated 100% by by M.-Floeter--Cat-lover-with-a-sense-of-humor (Dec, 2012) The picture is sharp and clear and the size is large but not at all overwhelming. Rated 80% by by Bee55 (Dec, 2012)