Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Alex Jennings

Reviewed on: 5 January 2009

Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800, contrast, noise, standard definition

We like:

Outstanding HD picture quality; excellent connectivity; plenty of features

We don't like:

We're not totally convinced it's worth twice as much money as the Panasonic 42PX80

CNET UK judgement:

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 is a mighty fine plasma TV. In fact, with no 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sets around now, it's the best 42-inch plasma TV that money can buy. If money's no object, bag yourself a 42PZ800 with impunity. If money is an object, though, we're not totally sure that the 42PZ800 is so much better than Panasonic's entry-level 42PX80 that it justifies a price that's twice as high

Full review:

Panasonic's flagship 42-inch plasma TV, the Viera TH-42PZ800, certainly has the on-paper credentials to impress. But, with its price tag of around £1,200 now looking slightly expensive for a 42-inch TV, it's going to have its work cut out if it's really going to tempt us away from all of its cheaper rivals. Continue Reading...