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Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B

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Pros

  • it is excellent
  • streaming was very easy to setup and the quality of the playback was excellent
  • Panasonic s excellent Viera Connect portal

Cons

  • the noise is only added to moving areas
  • There are still no adjustments for secondary colours
  • overdone compression

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • Plasma
  • 100 Hz
  • no
  • yes
  • yes

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B

Pros

  • it is excellent
  • streaming was very easy to setup and the quality of the playback was excellent
  • Panasonic s excellent Viera Connect portal
  • the speakers are excellent when there is audio
  • 3D looks clean and crisp
  • fine detail
  • rich colour and well balanced black
  • audio performance is punchy and well-rounded
  • stereoscopic performance is similarly peachy
  • its best is thoroughly impressive
  • 3D picture quality is beautiful as well and the best on the market

Cons

  • the noise is only added to moving areas
  • There are still no adjustments for secondary colours
  • overdone compression
  • lack of vertical resolution became very obvious
  • Panasonic has not yet followed suit
  • the black level measurement did not rise at all
  • low-end controls seem to have much more scope
  • no VGA input for older laptops
  • the design errs on the side of staid
  • Panasonic revealed a bit too much detail in the dark backgrounds
  • the backlight inconsistency you sometimes get with edge-LED TVs

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
100 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyPlasma
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio50,000,000:1
HDRno
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Internet features
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Sleep timeryes
Memory card readerno
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs2
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterUSB-adapter not included
DLNAyes
NFCno
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height25.55 in
Width39.09 in
Weight50.71 lb
Depth12.6 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Max0.6 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital Plus
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
DisplayPortno
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
MHLno
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Body without stand
Height24.21 in
Width39.09 in
Weight42.99 lb
Depth2.28 in
Colour of productBlack
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement method
Panasonic Back Light Motion Rate 600
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG/JPG
Image frequency24p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
Digital TV tuner yes

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.8
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Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TC-P50GT30 3D Plasma HDTV
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Sound & Vision
Published: 01.08.2011
Panasonic TC-P50GT30 3D Plasma HDTV

2D Performance 3D Performance Features

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic GT30 review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 22.03.2011
Panasonic GT30 review

Panasonic’s 2011 flat panel TVs will be available in stores very soon and we have the first TV from the 2011 line-up. It’s the GT30 with the new Infinite Black 2 panel, 3D

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TC-P50GT30 3D Plasma HDTV Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 10.08.2011
Panasonic TC-P50GT30 3D Plasma HDTV Reviewed
4.5

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TC-P50GT30 Plasma 3D TV Review
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Panasonic TC-P50GT30 Plasma 3D TV Review

Panasonic TC-P50GT30 Plasma 3D TV Review

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TX-P50GT30 review
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T3
Published: 22.02.2012
Panasonic TX-P50GT30 review
5.0

Is the Panasonic TX-P50GT30 the best pound for pound plasma TV on the high street?

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 23.06.2011
Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B review
5.0

Excellent picture quality, 3D performance and brimming with features, the GT30 is simply one of the best high-end TVs available today

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TX-P42GT30B 3D Plasma TV Review
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Panasonic TX-P42GT30B 3D Plasma TV Review

The Panasonic TX-P42GT30B is the company’s mid-range 3D Plasma TV for 2011, featuring the 14th generation NeoPlasma (formerly “NeoPDP”) panel with “Infinite Black Pro”, Short-Stroke phosphor material for reduced trailing and 3D crosstalk, and a ...

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Home review
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whathifi
Published: 20.08.2011
Home review
5.0

The Panasonic TX-P46GT30 plasma TV is superbly watchable from every source

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TX-P50GT30B review
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TechRadar
Published: 11.04.2011
Panasonic TX-P50GT30B review
5.0

Breathtakingly accomplished 3D plasma with cloud-based apps capability

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TX-P46GT30
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.11.2011
Panasonic TX-P46GT30
4.5

The P46GT30 is the mid-sized option from Panasonic's acclaimed GT30 range, and as such could actually be the most widely desirable.

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Home review
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whathifi
Published: 02.06.2011
Home review
5.0

Our 2011 TV product of the year. There isn't a TV in its class to match it

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic TX-P42GT30B review
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TechRadar
Published: 29.05.2011
Panasonic TX-P42GT30B review
4.5

No feature has been left unturned by Panasonic's 3D-ready 42-inch plasma HD TV with Freesat HD and Freeview HD

Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT30B Panasonic Viera G30 (TX-P42G30B)
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CNET
Published: 18.05.2011
Panasonic Viera G30 (TX-P42G30B)

The Panasonic G30 delivers great looking pictures, has a good line-up of features, including BBC iPlayer, and has better sound quality than most flatscreen TVs. If you're not interested in 3D, it's a great buy.

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