Panasonic VIERA Plasma TV

Formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd, Panasonic was founded in Japan in 1918 and went on to become Japan's largest electronics producer. In 1961 Panasonic produced it first television and entered the flat panel market in 1999.

2008/2009 Panasonic VIERA Plasma TV

Panasonic VIERA PX80 Series Plasmas

The TH-42PX80U and TH-50PX80U represent Panasonic's entry level televisions in the VIERA line. They feature 720p resolution, a piano black bezel. With a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, virtual surround and an SD card slot for viewing pictures these plasma televisions boast a lot of nice features for the entry level price.
Panasonic TH-42PX80U, Panasonic TH-50PX80U

Panasonic VIERA PZ80 Series

The PZ80U line up features one of Panasonic's entries in the 46" category with the TH-46PZ80U. Packed with the features of the VIERA PX80 line but with a full high definition 1080p plasma panel the TH-42PZ80U, the TH-50PZ80U and the afore mentioned 46" model provide a crisp, high resolution picture at a fantastic price.
Panasonic TH-42PZ80U, Panasonic TH-46PZ80U, Panasonic TH-50PZ80U

Panasonic VIERA PZ85 Series

Stepping up again we come the VIERA PZ85 line. Featuring a 1080p panel, 24p film playback and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio the TH-50PZ85U and the smaller TH-46PZ85U and TH-42PZ85U are the mid range of the 2008/2009 line up. These televisions offer great features and picture at a good value as you can see in our review of the TH-46PZ85U.
Panasonic TH-42PZ85U, Panasonic TH-46PZ85U, Panasonic TH-50PZ85U

Panasonic VIERA PZ800 Series

Nearing the high end of the 2008/2009 VIERA line up the TH-50PZ800U, TH-46PZ800U and TH-42PZ800U are among the first THX certified plasma televisions. A 1,000,000:1 dymanic contrast ration and advanced pixel processing give the 1080p plasma panel an extrordinary picture. A fully glass front layer gives the PZ800 line a sleek, futuristic look.
Panasonic TH-42PZ800U, Panasonic TH-46PZ800U, Panasonic TH-50PZ800U

Panasonic VIERA PZ850 Series

At the top of the 2008/2009 line we find the very refined PZ850 series from Panasonic. The flagship line adds the VIERA Cast networing functionality to the TH-65PZ850U, the 58" TH-58PZ850U and the TH-50PZ850U. The abiliy to access Youtube, Google and the Picasa picture library directly from your TV tops off the robust feature set of the 2008/2009 VIERA line up.
Panasonic TH-50PZ850U, Panasonic TH-58PZ850U, Panasonic TH-65PZ850U

New for 2009 from Panasonic

Panasonic VIERA Z1 Series

The flagship VIERA plasma in 2009 is the Z1 series, with a revolutionary one inch thin panel design and Wireless HD connectivity to deliver the ultimate sleek, uncluttered HDTV viewing experience. Also included on the VIERA Z1 is VIERA CAST web menu with the new streaming HD movie rental capability via Amazon Video-on-Demand.
Panasonic VIERA Z1 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-54Z1

Panasonic VIERA G10 Series

The VIERA G10 Plasma series include features like the VIERA CAST web menu, a THX certified Display, and VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still images and AVCHD videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The NEO PDP design of the G10 series also offers 1080p resolution, deeper blacks, improved native contrast ratio of 40,000:1
Panasonic VIERA G10 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-P54G10, Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G10, Panasonic VIERA TC-P46G10, Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G10

Panasonic VIERA V10 Series

The VIERA V10 series are slim, 2-inch thin plasma HDTVs with built-in tuners. The V10 series offer such cutting edge innovations as Digital Cinema Color(TM) which helps to deliver all movie-essential colors, full THX Display certification, and the VIERA CAST web menu with Amazon Video on Demand services.
Panasonic VIERA V10 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-P65V10, Panasonic VIERA TC-P58V10, Panasonic VIERA TC-P54V10, Panasonic VIERA TC-P50V10

Panasonic VIERA X1 Series

Panasonic's focus in 2009 continues to be on high definition 1080p HDTVs but the VIERA X1 series represent a line of 720p plasma HDTVs which help Panasonic deliver on its promise to satisfy consumer demands for differing HDTV resolution options. The X1 VIERA HDTVs offer stunning picture performance with a 600Hz Sub-field Drive that delivers razor-sharp motion focus
Panasonic VIERA X1 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50X1, Panasonic VIERA TC-P42X1

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series

The VIERA S1 Plasma series offers a broad range of HDTVs which also represent the first VIERA plasma series to feature the new NEO PDP designs. Key features of the S1 series include Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution, which eliminate traditional HDTV motion blur.
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-P65S1, Panasonic VIERA TC-P58S1, Panasonic VIERA TC-P54S1, Panasonic VIERA TC-P50S1, Panasonic VIERA TC-P46S1, Panasonic VIERA TC-P42S1

Panasonic VIERA PX14 Series

Another budget line of plasmas from Panasonic for 2009, the VIERA PX14 plasmas are 720p sets with a minimum of extra features. You do get the VIERA link feature which is nice if you own a compatible camera or camcorder.
Panasonic VIERA PX14 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-50PX14, Panasonic VIERA TC-42PX14

Panasonic VIERA PS14 Series

This February of 2009 release plasma model contains the new Neo Plasma display panel which Panasonic is touting as its latest and greatest, with 1080p resolution, 600Hz sub-field drive, deeper blacks and improved contrast ratio to native 30,000:1.
Panasonic VIERA PS14 Series: Panasonic VIERA TC-54PS14, Panasonic VIERA TC-50PS14, Panasonic VIERA TC-42PS14

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