This superb black-level performance; accurate primary colors in THX mode; fantastic color saturation; effective antireflective screen; uses less power than previous 1080p plasmas; Viera Cast provides access to select Internet services and improved customization; includes 2D to 3D conversion.

But, it cannot properly handle 1080p/24 sources; loses some black-level performance over time; introduces artifacts in 3D mode; fewer streaming services and apps than the competition; uses more power than LCDs; does not include 3D glasses.

You should know that although it does deliver brilliant 2D picture quality, the 3D-compatible Panasonic TC-PGT25 series can’t match the overall performance of the competition’s best plasmas.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

  • THX Certified 49.9-inch plasma HDTV panel with full 1080p HD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Full HD 3D sends a separate 1920 x 1080 full-HD image to each eye, for sharp, crisp 3D images
  • Infinite Black Panel Pro includes new phosphor technology for deep blacks and vivid images with minimal reflection
  • Delight in VIERA Cast Internet TV services such as Netflix and Skype with wired (included) or wireless LAN connection
  • 3 HDMI, 2 composite with audio, 2 component with audio, 1 analog audio, and 1 PC input; USB and LAN ports

Technical Details

Model Type Plasma
Series GT25
Model Year 2010
VIDEO .
Screen Size Diagonal (inches) 49.9
Contrast Ratio Infinite Black/5,000,000:1 Native
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Moving Picture Resolution 1080 lines
Shades of Gradation 6,144 equivalent
HDTV Show Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Yes
EDTV Show Capability (480p) Yes
Aspect Control Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes
4:3, Full for PC mode
Full HD 3D Yes
AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter Yes
24p Playback(2:3) Yes
Deep Color Yes
x.v.Color Yes
Pro Setting Yes
THX Mode Yes
3D Color Management Yes
Sub Pixel Control Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Yes
600 Hz Sub-field Drive Yes
AUDIO .
Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2
Audio Output 20 W ( 10% THD )
Surround Sound Yes
INPUTS & JACKS .
Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes
VIERA Image Viewer™ Y (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback)
HDMI Input 3 (1 side)
Composite Video Input 2 (1 side)
Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 side)
PC Input D-sub 15-pin x 1
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 2
Audio Input (for Component Video) 2
Digital Audio Output (Optical) 1
HDMI Input-Support Feature Audio Return Channel (Input 1) / 3D Input (All)
Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI/DVI) Yes
USB 2
LAN Port 1
CONVENIENCE .
VIERA Link™ Y (with Network Camera)
VIERA Cast™ (IPTV) Yes
Skype Ready Yes
VIERA® Tools Yes
Game Mode Yes
3D Active Shutter Eyewear Not included (Option: Battery Type TY-EW3D10/Rechargeable Type TY-EW3D2S/2M/2L)
Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention) Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes
Off – Timers Yes
Trilingual Menu Yes
GENERAL .
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60Hz
On Mode Average Power Consumption 139.0 W
Energy Star Yes
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C)
Safety Standard UL6500/C-UL
Swivel Angle +10°
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK4P1RW
Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand 31.9″ x 48.0″ x 13.2″
Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand 30.3″ x 48.0″ x 3.5″
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand 63.9 lbs.
Weight (lbs.) without Stand 57.3 lbs
Carton Dimensions 34.4″ x 53.0″ x 11.2″
Yucky Weight [lbs (kg)] 81.6 lbs.