Samsung HP-T4264 Plasma TV V/S Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma TV
November 14, 2008
When it comes to plasma TV there are two names that come in to our mind Panasonic and Samsung. Both the companies have contributed immensely in the technical world and are set to change the whole concept of TV viewing. Plasma TV have revolutionised and replaced the ordinary TV. Samsung and Panasonic have contributed equally in the developed of the plasma technology. Samsung HP-T4264 Plasma TV of 42” display and Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma TV of 42” display are praise worthy. They are high in demand and consumers are very much benefited by unique features and outstanding clarity.
Physical Details
Both the units are well developed and have been given special care in their dimensions. The Samsung TV has a dimension of (H) 27.5 inches, (W) 4.1 inches, (D) 12.4 inches and weight of 73.2 pounds. Whereas Panasonic TV, offer slight varied dimension when compared with Samsung. It supports a dimension of (H) 27.8 inches, (D) 3.7 inches, (W) 40.2 inches and weight of 65 pounds. At one look you while not notice the difference in the measurements.
Display features
Display seems to be the most crucial part when it comes to TV. Samsung has made sure to offer clarity and enhanced picture quality in all possible ways. With ultra filter bright and anti reflector one cannot ask for more quality performance. In both the models you can access HDTV for added entertainment. Resolution and contrast ratio are determining factors for boosting high pictures performance. Samsung plasma TV has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and contrast ratio of 15,000:1 whereas the Panasonic model supports an equal resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Aspect ratio of both the display is same of 16:9. Colour supported by both the screen slightly varies. In case of Samsung the company offers 18 bit colour processing and Panasonic plasma TV offers 29000 million colours output.
The devices are equipped with NTSC/ATSC tuner that allows you to access HDTV and guides you in other
tuning process.
Audio features
The audio factors are as important as the video factors, thus both the companies have come up with improved audio technology to match with the dynamic video performance. Samsung and Panasonic support two powerful speakers that produced high quality audio. Power out put for both are 10 watts for each speaker. SRS Tru Surround supported by Samsung HP-T4264 Plasma Television as well as Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma Television which adds more detailing to the audio signals. Samsung comes with Sound mode, equalizer, balance as the audio controls and even 5 band equalisers. MTS is the sound reception system provided in Samsung and SAP is the audio program included.
Unhindered connectivity
Both the companies offer enhanced connectivity when equalled with other devices available in the market. Panasonic comes with 3 inputs (1 front), 1 output for composite audio and video, 3 inputs (1 front) for S-Video, 2 inputs for Component video, 2 inputs for HDMI, front AV jacks. Samsung includes connectors such as 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN) – rear, 2 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) – real, 1 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A) – side, 2 x component video input (RCA phono x 3) – rear, 1 x composite, video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) – rear, 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)) – rear, 1 x audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) – rear, 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN) – side, 1 x composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3) – side, 1 x headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) – side, 1 x USB (4 pin USB Type A) – side, 3 x audio line-in (RCA phono x 2) – rear, 1 x audio line-out (RCA phono x 2) – rear and 1 x digital audio input (optical) (TOSLINK) – rear.
Additional features supported in the Samsung plasma TV are V-Chip, video noise reduction, anti-reflective filter, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), Filter Bright, game mode and Picture-in-picture.
In short, both Panasonic and Samsung offer outstanding performance and redefine your television viewing.
| General information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Panasonic |
| Model | HP-T4264 | TH-42PX60U |
| Weight | 73.2 pounds | 65 pounds |
| Dimensions | (H) 27.5 x (W) 4.1 x (D) 12.4 inches | (H) 27.8 x (D) 3.7 x (W) 40.2 inches |
| Screen Size | 42” | 42” |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Number of speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Speaker Power | 20 watts | 20 watts |
| Sound type | Surround | Surround |
| Power consumption | 390 watts | |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Picture in picture | Yes | |
| Sleep timer | Yes | |
| Child lock | Yes | Yes |
| On screen menus | Yes | |
| Anti glare screen | Yes | |
| Wall mountable | Yes | |
| Table top stand | Yes | Yes |
| Digital video noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Used as a PC monitor | Yes | |
| AV inputs | Yes | |
| S-Video | Yes | Yes |
| Component video connection | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive scan | Yes | Yes |
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