A nice review about the new Panny G20

[Rebel6666]

The full review can be found here http://www.flatpanelshd.com/review.p...&id=1267447473


Conclusion
Panasonic G20 builds on Panasonic’s design tradition, and although the TV is a bit thinner in 2010 Panasonic has kept the glossy black look with round and soft edges. On the other hand most of you consumers out there will probably be pleased by the fact the G20 has no active fans on the back.

G20 has most of the picture characteristics from previous models and that’s not a bad thing at all. G20 is an improvement compared to G10 but it’s not a revolution. The THX mode ensures very nice picture quality and very accurate color reproduction - even better than the V10 model from 2009. On the other hand default settings are not very good.

Picture quality during daytime viewing and picture quality in brightly lit room has improved a lot on G20 because outer and in-panel reflections have been reduced considerably. The G20 also has higher light output to more light for daytime viewing.

Black level reproduction has not really been improved compared to G10 and I think we expect only the V20 or VT20 ranges to feature part of the KURO technology that Panasonic acquired from Pioneer some time ago. Black level during daytime has been improved, though, because of much less in-panel reflection but besides that black level reproduction is pretty much on par with G10. Shadow detailing is incredibly good on the other hand.

The functionality on G20 has much to offer. The VIERA CAST system gives you access to the internet we miss some local providers – at least here in Europe. DLNA has been improved but still no mp3 support!... The USB HDD recording feature is quite cool but it also has its limitations.

All in all, I must say that Panasonic G20 is a lovely TV. It is no revolution, and although expectations were very high, I think G20 is a worthy successor to the much acclaimed G10. Panasonic has introduced image quality improvements and the THX mode is great but we miss better black level reproduction.



When you take the price into consideration that is not far from the current price on <G10, as well as the picture quality improvements and the new functionality, Panasonic G20 looks like a winner once again. We therefore award the G20 series with our Highly Recommended Award


We’re reviewing the European version of the G20 but it should use the same panel and circuits as the US model.

Pros
Picture Quality
Shadow detail
THX mode
Functionality and USB HDD recording
Better daytime PQ than 2009 models


Cons
Out-of-box settings
Remote control
phosphor trailing VIERA CAST not perfect
Inputs facing backwards

[b00st]

solid performance...i think thats what everyone wants to hear!

[Rebel6666]

Another review from the UK.


http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/television...9305353,00.htm

[SamC]

Originally Posted by Rebel6666

Another review from the UK.


http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/television...9305353,00.htm

Nice reviews. Any news on V20 or VT20?

[Rebel6666]

Originally Posted by SamC

Nice reviews. Any news on V20 or VT20?

Nope ain't seen nothing yet, if I see something I will post the link here for sure

[mariyanet]

Reading the whole article regarding the G20 of the panasonic that is so good and i think its best product in the market that time in TV portion.

[Rebel6666]

Here is a very nice informative interview from UK on almost all models 2010.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M96ZU...ayer_embedded#



Edit: Looks like the G20-25 and higher ends models like V20-25 and VT20-25 are using Kuro Tech

[paultushara]

its been mind blowing and the things with you have shared that is really good one. I am impress with the details.

[Rebel6666]

Originally Posted by paultushara

its been mind blowing and the things with you have shared that is really good one. I am impress with the details.

Thanks here is another review, this time around made by a member of AVS forums

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...&postcount=325


Enjoy

[airkitty]

Woo Hoo! My 42G25 is being delivered on Thursday. I am so excited.

[scweb13]

Originally Posted by Rebel6666

Thanks here is another review, this time around made by a member of AVS forums

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...&postcount=325


Enjoy

Chad B is a professional calibrator. Looks like a good review.

[SDon1969]

Originally Posted by Rebel6666

Thanks here is another review, this time around made by a member of AVS forums

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...&postcount=325


Enjoy

I wonder what the differences between the G20 and the G25 are...

Anyway, fooled around with picture modes last night. The THX mode is nice to have. I checked out some sites for settings, however, and I got stuck immediately.

One site had "offset" settings found in the "service menu". I could not find the service menu...

Also, what's with the 48 Hz display setting - it looked "greyed out" at 48, like I could not change it (didn't try).

[Rebel6666]

Originally Posted by SDon1969

I wonder what the differences between the G20 and the G25 are...

Anyway, fooled around with picture modes last night. The THX mode is nice to have. I checked out some sites for settings, however, and I got stuck immediately.

One site had "offset" settings found in the "service menu". I could not find the service menu...

Also, what's with the 48 Hz display setting - it looked "greyed out" at 48, like I could not change it (didn't try).

The G25 is the US Model and G20 Canada Model, the only difference I've heard off is the Wi-FI compatibilities which the G25 as more than the G20. For your other question I'm no expert but more hertz the better IMO, a bit like Chad from the review said

[SDon1969]

Originally Posted by Rebel6666

The G25 is the US Model and G20 Canada Model, the only difference I've heard off is the Wi-FI compatibilities which the G25 as more than the G20. For your other question I'm no expert but more hertz the better IMO, a bit like Chad from the review said

Oh that's all, yeah that does actually sound familiar. Thanks.

Now I just need to figure out how to get in the service menu - if I really need to at all. Maybe I can setup a good THX mode without messing around with those offsets...

[Rebel6666]

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Oh that's all, yeah that does actually sound familiar. Thanks.

Now I just need to figure out how to get in the service menu - if I really need to at all. Maybe I can setup a good THX mode without messing around with those offsets...

Well maybe if I can suggest you, if you read one of the review I posted they say in it that you don't need to calibrate THX Mode, It's Much better than the mode that was on the G and V10 of last year, it really sjow the viewer what the filmmakers wanted to show.

[Rebel6666]

Another nice review where they state that the Black levels are better than the 2009 Models.

http://www.ultimateavmag.com/news/pa...duct_showcase/

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Rebel6666

The G25 is the US Model and G20 Canada Model, the only difference I've heard off is the Wi-FI compatibilities which the G25 as more than the G20.

I don't believe that's the case - Sears in the US sells the G20 and Panasonic Canada have both G20 and G25 sets listed on their website.

According to the manuals of both the only difference is that the G25 supports the network camera feature.

[SDon1969]

Originally Posted by Rebel6666

Well maybe if I can suggest you, if you read one of the review I posted they say in it that you don't need to calibrate THX Mode, It's Much better than the mode that was on the G and V10 of last year, it really sjow the viewer what the filmmakers wanted to show.

Yeah I checked it out. THX mode, as-is, was just too muted & dim for me. I found some other TV setting websites that said the same thing and suggested cranking up the contrast & brightness a bit, which did help a lot.

[Rebel6666]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

I don't believe that's the case - Sears in the US sells the G20 and Panasonic Canada have both G20 and G25 sets listed on their website.

According to the manuals of both the only difference is that the G25 supports the network camera feature.

Well I will have to check that out but here at B&M stores they only have the G20 and not the 25 weird thing

[scweb13]

Looks like the G20 is along the lines of the G15. Only available in 50" and 54".
The G25 is available in those sizes and additional 42" and 46" sizes.