Elite Vs Panasonic VT: Anybody have an opinion?
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I agree. Dropping that much on a TV may be ok with you if your a millionaire and 10,000 plus for the TV and surround system isn't a problem for you but for the average joe the money saved buying the VT50 will allow you to get a kick ass surround system and even some blurays to complete the ultimate home theater and you'll still pay less than just gettin the Elite
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Yes, I have been extremely pleased with the Panasonic. It is also very easy to adjust the brightness. The picture is incredible.
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I did. I was debating between 8500 and VT60 and decided for the latter. They are both excellent TVs. I think for some reason Samsung appeared to be a bit more colorful and brighter than Panasonic. I think its because of their calibration and proprietary enhancer..However, I heard some quality issues with other Samsung models, especially with LCDs on other forums and went with the VT60 instead. It was a 50-49 decision making..However, for a bright room, I regret buying the Plasma because of the reflections. Given the specs, quad core etc. and browsing experience, I should've gone for Samsung but again Panasonic is king for plasma and my other Panasonic is still with no issues after 8 years.. I did. I was debating between 8500 and VT60 and decided for the latter. They are both excellent TVs. I think for some reason Samsung appeared to be a bit more colorful and brighter than Panasonic. I think its because of their calibration and proprietary enhancer..However, I heard some quality issues with other Samsung models, especially with LCDs on other forums and went with the VT60 instead. It was a 50-49 decision making..However, for a bright room, I regret buying the Plasma because of the reflections. Given the specs, quad core etc. and browsing experience, I should've gone for Samsung... » Read More I did. I was debating between 8500 and VT60 and decided for the latter. They are both excellent TVs. I think for some reason Samsung appeared to be a bit more colorful and brighter than Panasonic. I think its because of their calibration and proprietary enhancer..However, I heard some quality issues with other Samsung models, especially with LCDs on other forums and went with the VT60 instead. It was a 50-49 decision making..However, for a bright room, I regret buying the Plasma because of the reflections. Given the specs, quad core etc. and browsing experience, I should've gone for Samsung but again Panasonic is king for plasma and my other Panasonic is still with no issues after 8 years.. « Show Less
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I believe the screen of the ST50 is as reflective as the VT50, which I own. If so, it's as reflective as the VIZIO. In overall brightness, Vizio wins, in picture quality and depth of definition in blacks and grays, the ST50 will win. That's no to say the Vizio's PQ isn't stellar. My VT50 is in a fairly bright room with no window opposite it to reflect back at the viewer. They are well off to either side. I think the brightness of my set is more than adequate in this situation.
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Hey Richard. I'm a VT60 owner that considered and compared both. White level and overall brightness are significantly brighter on the F8500, black levels are somewhat lower on the VT60. White level on both is more than bright enough in dim and dark rooms; you won't go near max brightness on either TV in that scenario. F8500 might be a better option if you're doing lots of viewing in very bright rooms, but in a dark room setting you may prefer the measurably better blacks of the VT60. Both are fantastic TVs and I doubt you'd regret purchasing either.
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I bought the VSX-31 from Best Buy and they price matched Amazon at $516. Now BB has the 1120 on sale for $519. It looks like the 1120 has a more advanced video scaler and more power than the Elite. So if they are the same price I am wondering if I should go with the 1120 instead of the Elite.
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Without a doubt the Panasonic is a better deal and camera for the money ,I have both the G12 and the LX5 and the Panasonic wins hands down in almost all aspects. Just My op of course.
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The fl8se may be a little better, but it costs more also. VX-1 Pro does everything I need.
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I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had I known that when I purchased my HDTV, I would have purchased a warranty through them. It will save you a bundle. I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had... » Read More I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had I known that when I purchased my HDTV, I would have purchased a warranty through them. It will save you a bundle. « Show Less
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Put simply, Panasonic THINK they are still the premium brand that they used to be 20 years ago. They aren't. Sony are heading down the same road now, charging a premium price for the same Chinese made nonsense that everyone else is selling for less than half their price. Both Panasonic & Sony are desperately clinging to the belief that we will pay a premium for their supposed better quality.
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I purchased both these cameras at the same time, the sony at my local best buy and a panasonic on amazon. They are pretty close to the same, the sony has a little more true color indoors but the panasonic has more vibrant colors outdoor. The sony looks a little more washed out outside. I was impressed with both cameras low light recording. The image stabilizer worked a little better on the sony I thought, the problem I have with the panasonic is that it almost tries to overcorrect the shake. It seemed any time I used the touch screen while recording (ie...zooming) I notice a slight jump in the picture. I think with a little practice I can eliminate this by how hard I tap the screen, but it's touchy. I didn't seem to have that problem with the sony. The panasonic gets a little warm in your hand, but considering I use it in a hockey arena it doubles as a hand warmer! The panasonic comes with a video light and a hotshoe and u have more manual settings. The software that comes with both is crap, plan on buying third party editing software no matter wich way u go. Is the difference worth the $70 more I paid for the sony? probably not, I can buy an extra battery and SD card for the pan. If you could find them for about the same price though, I would go for the sony.
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Michael, I own a Panasonic DMC-FZ30. If I had the money I would switch to this S100 for one main reason, that being low light capability. The 30 is limited to ISO 400, I see the 50 can go all the way up to 1600 so that may do the trick. Other than that I'm quite happy with the 30. I've had it three years, taken 1000's of photos of which I'm pretty happy. However the low light limits me quite often. The 30/50 have sensors much smaller than the s100. I think Fuji would have been better off with the large sensor they used but with 8 megapixels which would have improved photo quality, especially at the higher ISOs. The megapixel race is one of the biggest problems in the digital camera arena today. There again the 50 and S100 aren't that far apart in the megapixel race but look at the size of the Fjui sensor - wow! I would enjoy the 2 1/2 inch LCD over the 30/50's 2". I wouldn't miss the rotating feature on the Panasonic as I mostly use it in vertical modes and the Fuji provides that. Another thing I'd want is better video. Even though the three cameras have the same specs I'm disappointed with the Panasonic results. The video from my 30 aren't as good as my wife's Sony W50 point-and-shoot. I guess I'd have to hold them in my hand to compare the Fuji 100 vs the Panasonic 50. My conclusion for you? If I had the 50 in hand already I wouldn't be looking to upgrade. The Panasonic is bound to have more noise due to the smaller sensor. The Fuji looks like it has less noise but there are rampant complaints about purple fringing although most say it only shows up on hard contrast shots. The Panasonic is better at purple fringing but worse on noise - choose your weakness. Battery life is awesome on my 30 and it is indicated to be lower on the S100. Are these differences worth the difference in price (50=$579 S100=$655 9/19/08 on Amazon). If it was me purchasing today I'd go for the S100. What did you decide?
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how do I go about getting the Elite edition? Does it cost $499.?? What is your return policy if my husband decides he wants the higher priced model ($1000.)?? Thank you!
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I have the Kodak zi8. I took it to Macchu-Pichu and performed beautifully well, spite being banged a few times. I am not sure the Panasonic would stand the roughness, even though it performs well. And the Kodak has a larger screen, so you can see what you are filming.
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6ave has them. google panasonic 58v10 and 6ave. pretty good deal unless your work offers the Panasonic Employee Puchase program. But not a huge difference in price
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I have used both the Miele and the Panasonic. I actually own a Panasonic. I could not see much difference between the Miele and the Panasonic as far as how well they cleaned. They look very similar. Perhaps the Miele is heavier than the Panasonic. For the difference in price, I would buy the Panasonic. I really like the one I have.
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Have you made a decision? I'm in the same boat. Got a bunch of Sony DVs but the camera is huge. Time to move to HD. I like the Canon HF M40 because its got alot of the same optics as the G10 at half the price. The Pan has a much better range on the wide end, so I'm torn. Not sure if the Pan features are as good as the Canon otherwise.