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Strengths: Clearer picture than the Kuro to me. When side by side, the Kuro looks like it has tinted glass making the blacks blacker but also making the whites greyer. The noise reduction is better.
Weaknesses: I'd like a 60" Kuro but it's twice the price. Panasonic didn't release the 58" yet. Blacks aren't black enough.
Summary: This is a great TV! Check cnet for a in depth review. And check it out in the store. The blacks could be better. I really notice it when watching a movie that has the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. On the Pioneer 6020 Kuro, those bars are totally black. But then again the price is $4000 for that compared to $2000 for this tv.
I like the all glass screen with metal edge. It kind of reminds me of Mcintosh brand audio products.
The THX video certification is what closed the deal for me. The colors are acurate as well as the picture - arguably better than the Pioneer Kuros so that means it's arguably the best picture in this size at this time (July 2008).
Panasonic's warranty is valid regardless of whether you get it from an authorized dealer or not so keep that in mind so that price is the main object - Pioneer on the other hand does not honor its warranty unless the tv is purchased from an authorized dealer.
I trust Panasonic's quality more than Pioneer.
The noise reduction on the set is much better than the 42pz600u which this set is replacing. The size and contrast ratio were the main reasons for the upgrade.
Overall I'm very happy with the set, but I would like the extra 10 inches of Pioneer to give the viewing experience the larger than life feeling. So I kept the box just in case I upgrade soon. But $2000 is alot of money to be spent on other things or saved so it can work for me.
Best of luck in your tv shopping decision.
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