Welcome to the Panasonic Viera S1 Series TC-P42S1 42-Inch 1080p HDTV Price Comparison Guide.

Panasonic's new VIERA S1-Series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption. Get the best from your viewing experience with the 42-inch TC-P42S1.

VIERA S1-Series Plasma HDTVs ensure full-time 1080 TV lines of resolution, even during fast moving scenes in sports and movies. Click to enlarge or view inputs.

Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
Did you know that some HDTVs deliver considerably less than 1080 lines of resolution, when processing fast motion on screen? VIERA S1-Series Plasma HDTVs ensure full-time 1080 TV lines of resolution, even during fast moving scenes in sports and movies. The S1-series features:

  • 1080p Full-HD Resolution
  • Full-Time 1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution
  • Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 Native; Infinite Black Panel
  • Brighter Panel
  • 600Hz Sub-field Drive
  • VIERA Image Viewer
  • VIERA Link
  • AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
  • Game Mode
  • 3 HDMI Inputs
  • 100,000 Hour Panel Life

 

 

 

Reviews;

 
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, April 22, 2009
By   (Maine) -  See All My Reviews
I upgraded from a 42" EDTV (480p) to the TC-P42S1 and the difference is drastic. The picture is awesome, the black levels are amazing. Overall this was a great purchase, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a 42" PDP.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Plasma TV, July 6, 2009
By   (Louisville, KY) -  See all my reviews
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I bought this when my 37" Olevia LCD went out on me after 2 years. Thought I would go with a name brand TV this time. I too was looking for LCD's but noticed how much better the picture was on the Panasonic Plasma's. The price wasn't much different either. I settled on the TC-P42S1 and absolutely love it. It was an easy setup and it has many features you can tweak to make the picture perfect for your room.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars worth the money, May 24, 2009
By   (rockford, il) -  See all my reviews(REAL NAME)   

I was searching for a HDTV that was affordable and had a great picture. At first I was looking for a LCD TV, but figured that Plasma will probably give me more bang for my buck then LCD. This is the newest model for 2009. I have an older Panasonic TV (2006), where I had no compliants and enjoy everyday. That TV was $2000 for a 58', and I got this for $850. What a deal. Simple to set up, and the picture is great. There is a lag when changing channels, but thats life. Great TV for the price.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this TV, July 19, 2009
By   (Frenchburg, KY USA) -  See all my reviews
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I love this! The picture is very clear, and the controls/menu functions are easy to navigate. They also delivered very quickly. Very satisfied.
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