Sometimes, when shopping for an HDTV, you find yourself choosing between two like models which are both great options. When this happens, you'll want to compare every aspect of the two models to find out which one suits you better. For example, let us compare the Panasonic TC-P50G10 with the similarly excellent Panasonic TC-P50S1.
In terms of design, both the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 look impressive enough to stand apart from the sea of HDTVs. They both have hidden speakers and glossy black frames accentuated with a thin silver strip at the bottom. The similarity ends there, though, as the Panasonic TC-P50S1 has more rounded edges while the TC-P50G10 has a fading silver wash and a very thin frame. The frame of the TC-P50G10, in fact, is one of the thinnest produced by Panasonic. While they both have non-swiveling black stands, the TC-P50G10 comes with a round one while the TC-P50S1 comes with the usual rectangular.
In terms of picture quality, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 both produce deep black levels, excellent shadow detail and saturated colors in the default mode. However, the TC-P50G10 has an extra mode, the THX mode, which, when enabled, results in even better images with better shadow detail and greater color accuracy. The only problem with this THX mode is its low light output, but it still does well in recreating the visual ambience of a movie theatre.
Next, let's take a closer look at the connectivity options. Both the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 do well in this aspect, offering three HDMI inputs and a SD card slot which allows you to share your digital photos via the Viera Image Viewer feature. The TC-P50G10 has more to offer, though, with a VGA input where you can plug in your computer, an analog audio output and an ethernet port to facilitate the Viera Cast feature.
As for features, the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 each have their share of great ones. Both come with the Viera Link, one of the newest features made by Panasonic, which allows you to control your DVD recorder, Blu-ray player, surround sound speakers and other compatible devices remotely, sparing you the inconvenience of getting around and turning them all on and off one by one. Both models also have a game mode for gamers, an anti-reflective filter to prevent you from getting distracted when watching and a pixel orbiter to prevent screen burn-in.
One thing that makes the TC-P50G10 a cut above the TC-P50S1 is the Viera Cast feature, an even newer feature made by Panasonic. The Viera Cast feature allows you to enjoy online content even without a computer, from sites such as YouTube, Amazon, Picasa and others. This is because the TC-P50G10 has a built-in user friendly web interface and an ethernet port as mentioned earlier, though you can only enjoy this feature if you are subscribed to an internet connection.
If you're after lower electric bills, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 are both worth considering since they consume less energy than previous models and most Plasma televisions, although they still consume more energy than their LCD counterparts. The Panasonic TC-P50S1, in particular, has commendable power-saving features, and comes with an Energy Star 3.0 rating in addition to its NEO PDP panel.
Both Panasonic Viera HDTV models also come with similar on-screen menus, although the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has five color temperature presets instead of just three. Indeed, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 1080p Plasma HDTVs may seem difficult to distinguish at first. Upon closer examination, though, the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has more to offer and is therefore, worth the slightly higher expense, although both still remain excellent choices when shopping for an HDTV.
In terms of design, both the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 look impressive enough to stand apart from the sea of HDTVs. They both have hidden speakers and glossy black frames accentuated with a thin silver strip at the bottom. The similarity ends there, though, as the Panasonic TC-P50S1 has more rounded edges while the TC-P50G10 has a fading silver wash and a very thin frame. The frame of the TC-P50G10, in fact, is one of the thinnest produced by Panasonic. While they both have non-swiveling black stands, the TC-P50G10 comes with a round one while the TC-P50S1 comes with the usual rectangular.
In terms of picture quality, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 both produce deep black levels, excellent shadow detail and saturated colors in the default mode. However, the TC-P50G10 has an extra mode, the THX mode, which, when enabled, results in even better images with better shadow detail and greater color accuracy. The only problem with this THX mode is its low light output, but it still does well in recreating the visual ambience of a movie theatre.
Next, let's take a closer look at the connectivity options. Both the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 do well in this aspect, offering three HDMI inputs and a SD card slot which allows you to share your digital photos via the Viera Image Viewer feature. The TC-P50G10 has more to offer, though, with a VGA input where you can plug in your computer, an analog audio output and an ethernet port to facilitate the Viera Cast feature.
As for features, the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 each have their share of great ones. Both come with the Viera Link, one of the newest features made by Panasonic, which allows you to control your DVD recorder, Blu-ray player, surround sound speakers and other compatible devices remotely, sparing you the inconvenience of getting around and turning them all on and off one by one. Both models also have a game mode for gamers, an anti-reflective filter to prevent you from getting distracted when watching and a pixel orbiter to prevent screen burn-in.
One thing that makes the TC-P50G10 a cut above the TC-P50S1 is the Viera Cast feature, an even newer feature made by Panasonic. The Viera Cast feature allows you to enjoy online content even without a computer, from sites such as YouTube, Amazon, Picasa and others. This is because the TC-P50G10 has a built-in user friendly web interface and an ethernet port as mentioned earlier, though you can only enjoy this feature if you are subscribed to an internet connection.
If you're after lower electric bills, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 are both worth considering since they consume less energy than previous models and most Plasma televisions, although they still consume more energy than their LCD counterparts. The Panasonic TC-P50S1, in particular, has commendable power-saving features, and comes with an Energy Star 3.0 rating in addition to its NEO PDP panel.
Both Panasonic Viera HDTV models also come with similar on-screen menus, although the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has five color temperature presets instead of just three. Indeed, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 1080p Plasma HDTVs may seem difficult to distinguish at first. Upon closer examination, though, the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has more to offer and is therefore, worth the slightly higher expense, although both still remain excellent choices when shopping for an HDTV.
About the Author:
Edward is an electronics expert who writes LCD TV reviews. To learn more about the Panasonic TC-P50S1 hdtv, visit HDTVReviewLab.com
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