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Choosing the right HDTV is not an easy task, especially with many models to choose from. One way of narrowing down your choices, though, is by selecting a brand then comparing two of the best models of that brand, like the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1.

Choosing the right HDTV is not an easy task, especially with many models to choose from. One way of narrowing down your choices, though, is by selecting a brand then comparing two of the best models of that brand, like the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1.

Both the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 have sleek, glossy brack frames with a distinguishing silver strip at the bottom and hidden speakers which have become the new design standard for HDTVs. The frame of the TC-P50G10 is thinner, though, and is in fact, one of the thinnest ever manufactured by Panasonic. Aside from this, the TC-P50G10 has a silver wash on the frame to add to the silver strip and comes with a round black non-swiveling stand while the frame of the TC-P50S1 has more rounded edges. The latter comes with a rectangular stand like the previous models.

Both the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 also deliver the great image quality expected of an HDTV, with superbly deep black levels, saturated colors and excellent shadow detail. The images on the TC-P50G10, however, come closer to cinema quality, particularly in the THX mode. This new mode recreates movie images faithfully and better simulates the movie theatre experience. It also results in more accurate primary colors - something that the TC-P50S1 has a problem with at times.

Connectivity is a deciding factor when choosing an HDTV. After all, it is important to get an HDTV that is compatible with your existing devices. This is something you won't have to worry about if you get the TC-P50S1, which has an SD card slot and three HDMI inputs where you can plug in your DVD player, Blu-Ray player and game console. If you have a computer, though, you might want to go with the TC-P50G10, which has a VGA input and a LAN port for the Viera Cast feature in addition to the connectivity options that the TC-P50S1 offers.

Another good thing about the Panasonic TC-P50G10 and the Panasonic TC-P50S1 is that they both carry the innovative Viera Link feature, which is similar to Sony's Bravia Sync or Sharp's Aquos Link. This feature allows you to control all of your HDTV-compatible devices with the push of a button on the remote control instead of having to turn them on and off individually. This makes it easier for you to watch movies and also keeps you from forgetting to turn off any device when you are done watching. Aside from this, both the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50S1 come with a game mode, an anti-reflective filter and a pixel orbiter which helps prevent temporary image retention or screen burn-in.

The TC-P50G10 has one additional feature that stands out from the rest - the Panasonic Viera Cast. This feature allows you to use your HDTV just like a computer and access popular online content like YouTube videos, Amazon Video on Demand, Picasa web albums, weather reports, stock information and others without buying any other device. You will need an active internet connection to enjoy this feature, though, and the sites you can access are still limited.

In terms of energy consumption, both HDTV models consume less energy than many Plasma televisions, particularly since they have a new type of Plasma panel called the NEO PDP panel. The TC-P50S1, in particular, qualifies for an Energy Star 3.0 rating with its relatively dim default picture setting. In spite of this, though, both models are still far from being as energy efficient as LCD televisions.

Both Panasonic Viera HDTV models also come with similar on-screen menus, although the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has five color temperature presets instead of just three. Indeed, the TC-P50G10 and the TC-P50G10 1080p Plasma HDTVs may seem difficult to distinguish at first. Upon closer examination, though, the Panasonic TC-P50G10 has more to offer and is therefore, worth the slightly higher expense, although both still remain excellent choices when shopping for an HDTV.