At A Glance

The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U has fantastic extras, but only average picture quality for a 50-inch plasma HDTV.

Manufacturer’s Description

With the TH50PZ850U plasma TV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that's sure to blow you away. The increased native contrast ratio of 30,000:1 ensures exceptionally rich blacks and stunning whites. An anti-reflective filter keeps unwanted reflections to a minimum. The TH50PZ850U includes a built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM digital tuner to receive standard definition, high definition, and digital cable content. The set includes 4 HDMI connections, which enables the transfer of high definition video and audio via a single cable. That means you can enjoy HD entertainment without the inconvenience of numerous tangled cables.

The Specs

Display
Contrast ratio 1000000:1
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Display size 50.0 inches
Viewable size 49.9 inches
Display type Plasma
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1080p pixels
Ports and Connections
Composite Composite (Input)
HDMI
  • HDMI (Input) Input
  • HDMI (Input x3)
Audio Input RCA Audio (Input x5)
S-Video-In S-Video (Input)
Available Interfaces
  • Ethernet
  • Serial
Audio Output RCA Audio (Output)
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
Component Video Component (Input x2)
Video Interfaces Coaxial (Input)
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 49.9 inches
Depth 15.2 inches
Height 33.3 inches
Weight 99.2 pounds
Warranty
Warranty Length 1 Year Limited Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty