Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.

Panasonic S60  TV Review

Reviewed Oct 27, 2013 at 12:00am
Tested using methodology v0.8 
7.7
Mixed Usage 
Value for price beaten by

Not at the latest test bench

 0
The Panasonic S60 is a good basic plasma. Its blacks are really impressive for the price. However, it reflects a lot of light and it doesn’t get very bright, so it is definitely not suitable for a room with windows.

Our Verdict

7.7
Mixed Usage 

The Panasonic S60 Plasma TV is very similar to the pricier ST60, assuming you have a dark room. When you turn on the lights, though, the picture gets washed out a bit by the reflections. If you normally watch TV with the lights off, this is clearly one of the best bangs for your buck that you can buy.

Pros
  • Very good contrast. The blacks are really good.
  • Very low input lag.
Cons
  • A lot of reflections. This TV isn't meant to be used in a rooms with windows.
  • Average motion handling for a plasma.
  • 7.7
    Mixed Usage
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Oct 27, 2013: Review published.
    2.  Updated Oct 25, 2013: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Apr 16, 2013: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

    Test Results

    Sort:
    RATINGS
    Category:
    All
    Design
    Borders

    1.34" (3.4 cm)

    Thickness

    2.44" (6.2 cm)

    Picture Quality
    8.6
    Dark scene
    Black0.013 cd/m²
    White56.22 cd/m²
    Contrast4,094 : 1

    The S60 is really meant for a dark room. Its blacks are really deep and with great shadow details. It cannot get any better than this for its price.

    10
    Uniformity

    The screen's uniformity is flawless.

    7.0
    Dark scene in a bright room
    Reflection3.8%

    You will notice a lot reflections as soon as you turn on the lights. Combine this with the fact that it can't get very bright and you will not see anything in a bright room. If you plan on watching it during the day, go for the ST60 instead (it has good anti-glare).

    4.5
    Bright scene in a bright room
    Max white56.22 cd/m²

    It is a little bit less of an issue when watching bright content.

    Additional Details.

    9.8
    Viewing angle
    Viewing angle72°

    The viewing angle of the S60 is very good. You will not have any issue watching it on the sides.

    Pixels
    4kNo
    Motion
    6.0
    Motion blur

    The S60 had some noticeable phosphor trails when watching 24p content. This was greatly reduced for other frame rates, though.

    Inputs
    9.1
    Input lag
    Input lag29.2 ms

    The input lag is really low, which is great for gaming.

    Side inputs

    2 USB

    Rear inputs

    2 HDMI
    1 Ethernet
    1 Digital Audio Out (Optical)
    1 RF In
    1 Composite In
    1 Component In

    Smart Features
    Remote

    Comments

    1. Product

    Panasonic S60: Main Discussion

    Let us know why you want us to review the product here, or encourage others to vote for this product.

    PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
    No comments yet, refresh to see new ones