Panasonic PT-61DLX76 HDTV Review

The Panasonic PT-61DLX76 rear projection HDTV is from the PT-DLX76 series, which includes a 56-inch model PT-56DLX76, as well as the 61-inch PT-61DLX76 ($3,299 MSRP) reviewed here.

The Panasonic PT-61DLX76 has everything you’d expect from a top-of-the-line HDTV, including 1080p-capable HDMI inputs and great picture controls. Unfortinatly it lacks the kind of deep blacks we’ve become accustomed to from DLP HDTVs, and its color accuracy falls short of what we had hoped for. While the PT-61DLX76 tries to make good with a comprehensive feature set and an aggressive price, it has a hard time against the stiff 1080p competition.

While the Panasonic PT-61DLX76 does a good job resolving all of the detail of high-resolution sources, its lighter blacks and less accurate color–at least compared to other 1080p displays we’ve tested–make its overall performance just average for the category.

Relatively inexpensive for a 1080p HDTV; sharp picture with 1080 resolution sources; ample connectivity with dual 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs and a PC input; excellent feature set including numerous picture controls and CableCard.

The Panasonic PT-61DLX76 didn’t deliver the best picture quality we’ve seen among 1080p DLPs, but a solid features-to-price ratio helps increase its appeal.
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