HDTV models of the same brand usually carry the same features. They still have some key differences, though, which can greatly affect your decision to buy it or not, like in the case of the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 Plasma HDTV models.
Let's start by comparing the design of the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1. Both have impressive glossy black frames with fashionable hidden speakers a silver strip at the bottom. What sets them apart, though, is that the TC-P50S1 has more rounded edges while the TC-P50G10 has a fading silver tinge below the strip and a thinner frame. In fact, you will find few Plasma televisions with a thicker frame than the TC-P50G10. They both have glossy black stands that still don't swivel, but the TC-P50G10 comes with one that's round instead of the usual rectangular one.
Both the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 also deliver the great image quality expected of an HDTV, with superbly deep black levels, saturated colors and excellent shadow detail. The images on the TC-P50G10, however, come closer to cinema quality, particularly in the THX mode. This new mode recreates movie images faithfully and better simulates the movie theatre experience. It also results in more accurate primary colors - something that the TC-P50S1 has a problem with at times.
Connectivity is a deciding factor when choosing an HDTV. After all, it is important to get an HDTV that is compatible with your existing devices. This is something you won't have to worry about if you get the TC-P50S1, which has an SD card slot and three HDMI inputs where you can plug in your DVD player, Blu-Ray player and game console. If you have a computer, though, you might want to go with the TC-P50G10, which has a VGA input and a LAN port for the Viera Cast feature in addition to the connectivity options that the TC-P50S1 offers.
The Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 are also packed with many great features. Both HDTV models have the Viera Link, which, similar to the Bravia Sync of Sony HDTVs, allows you to turn all your compatible devices on and off with the push of a single button. These devices include your DVD recorder, Blu-Ray player, HD camcorder and even your surround sound speakers. Both models also come with a game mode and an anti-reflective filter, as well as features to prevent and treat screen burn-in, which is one of the most common problems with Plasma televisions.
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.
It is also worth noting that the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 are more energy efficient than most Plasma televisions, although they are still far behind their LCD counterparts in this area. Both come with a NEO PDP panel while the TC-P50S1 comes with an Energy Star 3.0 rating - something it owes to the low light output of its default picture setting. The TC-P50G10 has an ECO menu which allows you to turn off certain functions automatically, as well.
Other similarities include simple on-screen menus, though the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has two more color temperature presets, as well as the tag prices they come with. Indeed, the TC-P50G10 is only slightly more expensive, and with its excellent additions, it certainly comes out as the winner when choosing between the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1. - 32388
Let's start by comparing the design of the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1. Both have impressive glossy black frames with fashionable hidden speakers a silver strip at the bottom. What sets them apart, though, is that the TC-P50S1 has more rounded edges while the TC-P50G10 has a fading silver tinge below the strip and a thinner frame. In fact, you will find few Plasma televisions with a thicker frame than the TC-P50G10. They both have glossy black stands that still don't swivel, but the TC-P50G10 comes with one that's round instead of the usual rectangular one.
Both the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 also deliver the great image quality expected of an HDTV, with superbly deep black levels, saturated colors and excellent shadow detail. The images on the TC-P50G10, however, come closer to cinema quality, particularly in the THX mode. This new mode recreates movie images faithfully and better simulates the movie theatre experience. It also results in more accurate primary colors - something that the TC-P50S1 has a problem with at times.
Connectivity is a deciding factor when choosing an HDTV. After all, it is important to get an HDTV that is compatible with your existing devices. This is something you won't have to worry about if you get the TC-P50S1, which has an SD card slot and three HDMI inputs where you can plug in your DVD player, Blu-Ray player and game console. If you have a computer, though, you might want to go with the TC-P50G10, which has a VGA input and a LAN port for the Viera Cast feature in addition to the connectivity options that the TC-P50S1 offers.
The Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 are also packed with many great features. Both HDTV models have the Viera Link, which, similar to the Bravia Sync of Sony HDTVs, allows you to turn all your compatible devices on and off with the push of a single button. These devices include your DVD recorder, Blu-Ray player, HD camcorder and even your surround sound speakers. Both models also come with a game mode and an anti-reflective filter, as well as features to prevent and treat screen burn-in, which is one of the most common problems with Plasma televisions.
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.
It is also worth noting that the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 are more energy efficient than most Plasma televisions, although they are still far behind their LCD counterparts in this area. Both come with a NEO PDP panel while the TC-P50S1 comes with an Energy Star 3.0 rating - something it owes to the low light output of its default picture setting. The TC-P50G10 has an ECO menu which allows you to turn off certain functions automatically, as well.
Other similarities include simple on-screen menus, though the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has two more color temperature presets, as well as the tag prices they come with. Indeed, the TC-P50G10 is only slightly more expensive, and with its excellent additions, it certainly comes out as the winner when choosing between the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1. - 32388
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Edward is an electronics expert who writes LCD HDTV reviews. To learn more about the Panasonic TC-P50G10, visit HDTVReviewLab.com
