Panasonic TX-P42G20 is the first of many interesting new TVs from different manufacturers to hit our analytical review in 2010. On paper, Panasonic TX-P42G20 offers a number of advanced features – from an integrated Freeview HD-Tuner and USB-PVR functionality THX certification and ISFccc management – more than Viera Series G10 last year, but this is transferred to step into real-world performance? There’s only one way to find out.
Design
From a distance, TX-P42G20 looks just like any normal plasma TV Panasonic, with a glossy black panel and the corresponding pedestal swivel stand (which is packaged separately in the box and, therefore, requires assembly). Upon closer examination however there are a number of practical improvements.
Effectively measuring only about 5 cm in depth and weight of 20kg (without stand), Panasonic TX-P42G20 is thin and lighter than the outgoing series G10. Under external light of his “black” bezel takes navy hue and gradiated accent along the bottom border is becoming increasingly apparent. But perhaps more importantly, we observed a slightly smaller screen glare and reflection compared to the G10 last year, and V10 of the plasma due to the introduction of improved anti-glare filter. While this may make the plasma screen G20 looks a little gray in the off position, the good news is that unlike its performance is largely preserved, but not washed out during the day.
In addition, by changing the design of a glass panel, Panasonic removed the “double image” phenomenon (the laminated glass of the plasma causes “ghost image” – for example, white text on black background – repeat after the original image when you view up-close and off-axis) on plasma HDTV TX -P42G20.
A quick look at the back of the Panasonic TX-P42G20 not revealed any fan recessed handle, and generally solid build quality.
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