Panasonic Viera TX-P42VT30

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Caractéristiques
Screen size	42 inches
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)	Yes / Yes
HD Ready certification	Yes
Brightness	N.C.
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Contrast ratio	5000000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)	N.C.
Response time	0.001 ms
Sound level	2 x 6 W + 10 W (woofer)
Connectivity	HDMI (x4) • Composite • Component • USB (x3) • Optical audio • WiFi
Dimensions (LxHxW)	1018 x 664x 320 mm
Weight	23.5 kg
Type	Plasma
3D	yes
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Pierre Anzil / Pierre-Jean Alzieu
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: May 23, 2011

This model is the 42'' version of the 50'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Panasonic Viera TX-P50VT30.

Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size!

The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources. In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested. Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.

Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.

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Pluses

Great picture in 2D and 3D

Excellent contrast ratio: 6310:1 in THX mode and 4860:1 in Professional mode

Crosstalk virtually invisible

Very wide viewing angles

Excellent audio quality

Minuses

Glossy screen picks up reflections

Noisy power adaptor

Energy consumption on the high side: 166 W

The VT30 is no better than the VT20: it still has a great picture in both 2D and 3D. But Panasonic has put a lot of work into making it look better, and it's certainly paid off.