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Panasonic 3D or LG 3D?
davidge62
28-05-2013
Having decided on a 3D LED 42" TV: is a Panasonic always better than an LG?


I've seen LG 3D in action - is Panasonic 3D about the same? (I know they're both passive)


Techies always seem to prefer Panasonic. Is it really worth the extra £200?


Thanks!!!!!
Mr. Cool
28-05-2013
Yes. Panasonic use better quality components than LG and this shows in their superior reliability and LG TVs usually have a lower price.

Usually Panasonic TVs offer superior picture quality over LG TVs and are better calibrated out of the box (though that's not to say Panasonic are perfect).

Which models?
davidge62
28-05-2013
LG LM620T or LG LM760T or Panasonic tx-l42e5b (I think – it is a 2012 model)

Thanks.
Chris Simon
28-05-2013
Originally Posted by davidge62:
“LG LM620T or LG LM760T or Panasonic tx-l42e5b (I think – it is a 2012 model)

Thanks.”

I have an 42" LG LM670T bought earlier this year to replace a 2008 model 32" Panasonic with Freesat. I was waiting for Panasonic to bring out a 42" Freesat passive 3D model but they were dragging their heels and for one moment looked like they were abandoning passive 3D, so I bought the LG instead, which doesn't have Freesat but at least it was 42" passive 3D. I would have bought a Panasonic otherwise and when/if I move up to 47" then Panasonic will probably be my first choice again. Ironically/annoyingly, Panasonic have since announced their 2013 range which does include a TV of the spec that I was looking for...

Having said that, this LG actually has a better picture than the 2008 Panasonic. I don't know how it would stand up to a 2013 Panasonic.

If you look closely you can see the horizontal line structure that is common to all passive 3D sets but at normal viewing distances this is irrelevant. And contrary to some scaremongering reports, there is no problem with the viewing angle horizontally, although the picture will deteriorate if you move out of the vertical plane too much - but again that's not a problem if you position the TV according to eye-level when you're seated and you're not looking up or down at it! I much prefer passive to active 3D, the flicker is annoying and nauseating. There' no point in having a full HD picture if you can't watch it! Apparently, LG have technology these days that presents full HD to each eye. I really don't know, but all I can say is I've not noticed that the 3D I've been getting is not full HD, it looks absolutely fine and stunning to me.

The only criticism of the LG I have is that there is apparent vertical "banding", I assume it's because of the edge-lit LED backlight so may again be common to all similar TVs. It's not obvious usually but is detectable during a bright scene that pans horizontally - there are 2 or 3 slightly darker vertical stripes that remain static on the screen as the picture moves.

3D movies can be hit and miss. Prometheus has non-intrusive 3D that is easy to watch and actually enhances the film, whereas Titanic seems to have added the 3D afterwards and it looks like cardboard cutouts in layers with the 3D effect being far too strong and eyestrain-inducing.
davidge62
28-05-2013
Many thanks for taking the time to give a detailed reply.

Diolch yn fawr.
Chris Simon
28-05-2013
Originally Posted by davidge62:
“Diolch yn fawr.”

Croeso.
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