Panasonic 42" VIERA Plasma TV
Panasonic has an excellent selection of highly rated plasma TVs. Below are the current Panasonic Plasma Televisions in the 42 inch size category. The more green in the dots reflects highest price and features in the models listed. Click on each model for reviews, ratings, specifications and pricing.
2011 Panasonic Plasma Models
Panasonic 42" TC-P42ST30 
The 42" TC-P42ST30 is the entry level and smallest 3D plasma from Panasonic. It loses the THX certification and Viera Cast online features of the higher end models but if you are in the market for a 42", 1080p, 3D plasma then the ST30 is definitely worth a look. See the review of the TC-P42ST30
Panasonic 42" TC-P424S30 
The 42" TC-P424S30 replaces the top selling S2 series from 2010. It keeps the important features related to picture quality but skips over some of the extra features that the top tier models have to have a more value oriented price. We expect the S30 to sell and perform just as well as its predecessor.
Panasonic 42" TC-P42X3 
The 42" TC-P42X3 is a 720p plasma television with a limited set of features designed to come in at a very affordable price point. It does have the Viera Image viewer for watching slide shows of you own photos from an SD memory card and it is WiFi and DLNA capable so you can stream media from your home network, even with the WiFi the TV does not have internet connectivity.
2011 Panasonic Plasma Models
Panasonic 42" TC-P42S2
The 42" TC-P42S2 from Panasonic appears to share in the affordable 1080p plasma category with the U2 series. Available in larger sizes than the U2 series these plasmas feature a 1080p panel with Panasonic's 600Hz Sub-Field Drive and an anti reflective filter for using the TV in bright rooms.
Panasonic 42" TC-P42U2 
The 42" TC-P42U2 Viera from Panasonic appears to share in the affordable 1080p plasma category with the S2 series. These plasmas feature a 1080p panel with Panasonic's 600Hz Sub-Field Drive and an anti reflective filter for using the TV in bright rooms. Viera Link allows a single remote to use with any connected Viera Link products.
Panasonic 42" TC-P42C2 
The 42" TC-P42C2 from Panasonic brings consumers HDTV at a budget price, while most manufacturers are focusing exclusively on 1080p resolution the C2 series uses a 720p panel and is available in 3 sizes. The C2 series shares the Viera Image Viewer, 600Hz Sub Field Drive and Viera Link features of the higher end Panasonic plasmas.
Panasonic 42" TC-P42G25 
The 42" TC-P42G25 uses Panasonics NeoPDP Infinite Black panel. We were impressed with last year's NeoPDP panel in the G10 plasmas and the new series offers improved picture with even deeper black levels. The G25 plasmas are THX Certified displays and offer the THX Movie Mode feature that will set your TV for optimum color and contrast when watching your favorite movies.
Panasonic 42" TC-P42G20
The 42" TC-P42G20 for 2010 also uses Panasonics NeoPDP Infinite Black panel. We discovered from Panasonic's tech staff that there is a subtle new anti-glare technology on the G-series Panasonic plasma models. While they are concentrating on still delivering superior black levels than LCD TVs, they have improved the glare reflection substantially over the past two years.
