Panasonic Plasma S1 series vs G10 G15

rbyount · 11-02-2009, 07:47 PM

I'm looking at a 50" Panasonic plasma. Can't see a trememdous amount of difference between the S1, G10, and G15. The only thing I can see focusing on the TV side of things (ignoring PC connections) is 'Sub Pixel Control' and THX certification. Can get into the S1 for just over 800; the G15 is 1025, and the G10 is 1152 (an excellent employee discount program).

Can anyone enlighten me as to the additional benefits? Went to Best Buy and educated them on the differences between S1 and G10, didn't see much difference between the S1 and G10 but they weren't side by side.

Thanks for your help!

Techlord · 11-02-2009, 10:27 PM

The S1 doesn't have the THX mode and no 48Hz processing for Blu-ray movies recorded at 24 (fps), I would save up a little more for a 54" S1 on Black Friday! How far are you viewing from your TV?

RandyWalters · 11-02-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rbyount

I'm looking at a 50" Panasonic plasma. Can't see a trememdous amount of difference between the S1, G10, and G15. The only thing I can see focusing on the TV side of things (ignoring PC connections) is 'Sub Pixel Control' and THX certification. Can get into the S1 for just over 800; the G15 is 1025, and the G10 is 1152 (an excellent employee discount program).

Can anyone enlighten me as to the additional benefits? Went to Best Buy and educated them on the differences between S1 and G10, didn't see much difference between the S1 and G10 but they weren't side by side. Thanks for your help!

There are existing threads here with discussion about the differences between the S1/G10/G15 if you read the first several pages of topics.

But basically the G15 is identical to a G10 except for two minor cosmetic differences, and the G10/G15 has about a dozen additional features over the S1. To some people the extra couple hundred bucks is worth it, and to others those extra features aren't worth the extra money. If you're willing to spend the extra money to get a better set, then get either the G10 or G15 and be done with it.

Or get a V10 and be even more done with it

Loves2Watch · 11-03-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyWalters

Or get a V10 and be even more done with it

Now you're talkin'...

rbyount · 11-03-2009, 07:22 PM

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Some challenges I have include: (1) Viewing distance is typically 12-16 feet. However, the back of the house is a 'great room' and the TV will be watched from distances up to 40 feet. C'est la vie. (2) My wife has not liked our current TV due to size (a 60" Sony SD rear projection) and won't go past 50". I'm confident this will be too small, and the TV we buy will end up going in the basement as a TV to watch while playing pool. (3) I'm fiscally conservative (not cheap - at least that is my story) and 800 for a 50" Panny plasma seems too good a deal to pass up.

Based upon posts to this forum I have gone from an LCD to a plasma (Techlord's byline had some undue influence) but fully expect to buy a larger HD next year after my beloved bride realizes that 50" isn't big enough.

My thanks to everyone for their posts on this thread along with posts on the other threads.

MxM22 · 11-04-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWalters

Or get a V10 and be even more done with it

I would but they aren't available in USA at 42".

Techlord · 11-04-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rbyount

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Some challenges I have include: (1) Viewing distance is typically 12-16 feet. However, the back of the house is a 'great room' and the TV will be watched from distances up to 40 feet. C'est la vie. (2) My wife has not liked our current TV due to size (a 60" Sony SD rear projection) and won't go past 50". I'm confident this will be too small, and the TV we buy will end up going in the basement as a TV to watch while playing pool. (3) I'm fiscally conservative (not cheap - at least that is my story) and 800 for a 50" Panny plasma seems too good a deal to pass up.

Based upon posts to this forum I have gone from an LCD to a plasma (Techlord's byline had some undue influence) but fully expect to buy a larger HD next year after my beloved bride realizes that 50" isn't big enough.

My thanks to everyone for their posts on this thread along with posts on the other threads.

No matter what size display you end up getting, they always look smaller in big rooms! I went to Ken Cranes the other day and saw my LCD hanging on the wall a thought it was the 40" version, to my surprise it was the 52" model I own! I couldn't believe it!

Foto_Guy · 11-04-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Techlord

No matter what size display you end up getting, they always look smaller in big rooms! I went to Ken Cranes the other day and saw my LCD hanging on the wall a thought it was the 40" version, to my surprise it was the 52" model I own! I couldn't believe it!

Isn't that the truth! I started looking at 54 inch V10, then moved to 58 inch and now my wife is saying let us get 65 inch...

I guess it is only money... which I don't have to buy it yet...

Techlord · 11-04-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Foto_Guy

Isn't that the truth! I started looking at 54 inch V10, then moved to 58 inch and now my wife is saying let us get 65 inch...

I guess it is only money... which I don't have to buy it yet...

Well you only live once, that means you have one chance to get it right!

11-02-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
rbyount What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Panasonic Plasma S1 series vs G10 G15 I'm looking at a 50" Panasonic plasma. Can't see a trememdous amount of difference between the S1, G10, and G15. The only thing I can see focusing on the TV side of things (ignoring PC connections) is 'Sub Pixel Control' and THX certification. Can get into the S1 for just over 800; the G15 is 1025, and the G10 is 1152 (an excellent employee discount program). Can anyone enlighten me as to the additional benefits? Went to Best Buy and educated them on the differences between S1 and G10, didn't see much difference between the S1 and G10 but they weren't side by side. Thanks for your help!

11-02-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Techlord High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,132	The S1 doesn't have the THX mode and no 48Hz processing for Blu-ray movies recorded at 24 (fps), I would save up a little more for a 54" S1 on Black Friday! How far are you viewing from your TV? __________________ I'll admit when I am wrong, why live in denial? I should have bought a Panasonic Plasma! Samsung LN52B750 240Hz LCD HDTV Oppo Digital BDP-83 Denon AVR-5700 THX Ultra Certified Receiver M&K Sound LCR-750 THX Certified 5.1 Speaker System w/V-1250 THX Powered Subwoofer LCD's viewing angle issues seen here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYnAmDLXbY

11-03-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
rbyount What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Some challenges I have include: (1) Viewing distance is typically 12-16 feet. However, the back of the house is a 'great room' and the TV will be watched from distances up to 40 feet. C'est la vie. (2) My wife has not liked our current TV due to size (a 60" Sony SD rear projection) and won't go past 50". I'm confident this will be too small, and the TV we buy will end up going in the basement as a TV to watch while playing pool. (3) I'm fiscally conservative (not cheap - at least that is my story) and 800 for a 50" Panny plasma seems too good a deal to pass up. Based upon posts to this forum I have gone from an LCD to a plasma (Techlord's byline had some undue influence) but fully expect to buy a larger HD next year after my beloved bride realizes that 50" isn't big enough. My thanks to everyone for their posts on this thread along with posts on the other threads.