Panasonic TH-50PZ81B vs TH-50PZ80B

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Is there any difference between these two models apart from the inclusion of a Freesat tuner on the Z81?

I was initially excited by the Freesat option, but then thought that as I'll be waiting for a twin-tuner Freesat PVR to be launched before I convert I don't really need Freesat on the TV. 

The Z80 is a couple of hundred quid cheaper than the Z81 which is why I ask.

 

[Andy Clough]

Hi benb

I've compiled a comparison of the specs between these two sets here, so you can check out the differences. Main ones are the Freesat tuner, 24p Real Cinema and Deep Colour (10-bit) on the Z81.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Two questions then:
[*]Both models have 24p Playback but only the Z81 has 24p Real Cinema. What's the difference?[*]Both models have x.v. colour, but only the Z81 has Deep Colour (10-bit). Again what's the difference? Its says both are HDMI1.3 compliant!

I guess the bottom line is then are these features worth thex extra. If so the Sony 52W4000 is only £130 more than the Z81 which makes things even more difficult!

 

[Anonymous]

Andy Clough:

Hi benb

I've compiled a comparison of the specs between these two sets here, so you can check out the differences. Main ones are the Freesat tuner, 24p Real Cinema and Deep Colour (10-bit) on the Z81.

Z81 also has Picture-in-Picture and plays video off the SD card (both available on the PZ800), has optical sound output and dolby digital sound.