How does the Sony S370 etc. BD players compare to a Panny BD-80?

[Cookie Monster]

Only a couple of cm in size difference between the Sony and my Panny but would make fitting in my rack easier.

Seems the 370,470,and 570 are a muchness for pic and sound. 3D not needed.

Does anybody know from experience rather than a review they have read how these compare in terms of, detail, movement, colour, sound and especially dvd upscaling?

As the BD80 picture wise is similar to the DB60,BD55 and BD35 i would really appreciate your thoughts too.

Thanks,

Cookie Monster

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Cookie Monster,

I have owned both and the Sony is the superior player. I have also owned the BD35 & BD55. In terms of pure picture performance, there was no difference as they all used the same PHL chip.

The Sony is more fluid in motion and renders a sharper and more vibrant image, IMO.

Saying that, the BD80 is still an excellent player and has multi-channel outputs, in case that is a required feature.

Ronald

 

[chebby]

The Sony can access BBC iPlayer (the reason I got one). Can the Panasonic?

 

[Cookie Monster]

Thanks Ronald,

The motion comment is especially pleasing.

How does the DVD upscaling compare?

Thanks,

Sorry Chebby, have i player on PS3 and Wii so not a deal breaker but welcome all the same.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

chebby:
The Sony can access BBC iPlayer (the reason I got one). Can the Panasonic?

Good point Chebby....apart also from YouTube, Channel 5 ....... and lots more!

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Cookie Monster,

DVD upscaling is also superior to the Panasonic.

For £100 or even less, it is a no-brainer - really.

I recently purchased a Pioneer BDP-LX52 (RRP£550), and sold it. I kept the Sony

Ronald