Panasonic TC-P54Z1 Review: 54” Plasma HDTV

Up for review: Panasonic TC-P54Z1 plasma TV.  Plasma HDTV has received a new impetus with the announcement of the Panasonic TC-P54Z1. This is a brand new HDTV from Panasonic which has all the latest technologies. However, the feature which stands out is the slimness of the TV. A review shows that this HDTV is just 1” deep. It stands like a glossy mirror, supported by a triangular stand. The front panel is a vision in silver and black.

The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 is almost completely wireless excepting for the power cord. This makes it ideal to be mounted on the wall. The HDTV connects wirelessly to a box which handles all the inputs to the TV. However, Panasonic has not camouflaged the speakers but has placed them on the two sides of the front panel. But there are no ports on the TV. This part is taken care of by the separate box. The back is completely featureless.

The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 has a resolution of 1080p and an aspect ratio of 16:9. These are the standard requirements of any quality HDTV, which are also present in this set. It has an impressive contrast ratio of 40,000:1. This ensures enhanced black as well as white levels. Ghosting is also expected to be absent in this HDTV. A review suggests that judder has been done away with.

Panasonic TC-P54Z1 Features and Specifications Review:

• 54” screen size
• 3 HDMI inputs
• 1080p resolution
• Analog antenna
• Digital antenna
• Analog cable tuner
• Digital cable tuner
• SD card
• Photo playback
• Video playback
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 40,000:1 contrast ratio

The viewing angle is extremely good in the Panasonic TC-P54Z1. Picture quality and contrast seem to be consistent even at the 90 degree angle. This is of course predictable for plasma TVs but the Panasonic TC-P54Z1 excels in it. The color is good but somewhat darkens towards the 90 degree mark. Otherwise, the color is uniform throughout the display.

A review shows that all the connectivity is handled by a separate box, as mentioned earlier. The ports are hidden inside the front panel. The ports at the back of the box are numerous. Because of the Viera Image Viewer technology, digital stills can be played on the Panasonic TC-P54Z1. You can place the box at an advantageous position inside the room so that you can access both the front and back sides easily.

The Panasonic TC-P54Z1 is available at a price of $5,999 MSRP which means it will target only the elite customers. However, the features and look of the HDTV is a feast for the eyes. Anyone who can purchase the HDTV will be happy for a long time.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Panasonic TC-P54Z1 9/10 stars!