At A Glance

The $1400 Panasonic TC-P50ST30 seems like a good deal for a 50-inch 3D HDTV, but the audio and video quality are both lacking, and the set doesn't come with 3D glasses.

Manufacturer’s Description

Panasonic uses Full-HD Frame Sequential technology to create its 3D images. Images recorded in 1920x1080 pixels for both the right-eye and the left-eye alternately flash on the screen at the ultra-high rate of 120 frames per second. When you view the screen through active-shutter glasses that open and close each lens in sync with the alternating images, you see Full HD 3D pictures with stunning power and realism.

The Specs

Display
Broadcast Format Displayed 1080p
Display size 50.0 inches
Display type Plasma
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1080p pixels
Refresh rate 600.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • Coaxial
  • Component Video
  • Composite Video
  • DLNA
  • Digital Optical
  • Ethernet
  • USB
  • VGA
  • Wi-Fi
HDMI 3
Dimensions
Width 53.0 inches
Depth 10.091 inches
Height 33.9 inches
Weight 66.2 pounds

Performance

Lab Tests 2D
Brightness and Contrast Rating Good
Brightness and Contrast Score 2.7
Color Quality Rating Good
Color Quality Score 2.6
Detail Rating Good
Detail Score 3.5
Motion Rating Good
Motion Score 2.7
Power Usage
Green Rating Good
Green score 72
Power off 0.0  watts
Power on 138.0  watts