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Before buying an HDTV, you should learn about its pros and cons first to find out if it is really the one you want. In the case of the Panasonic TC-P58S1, it has a number of each, which are explained in detail below.
Picture quality is the strength of the Panasonic TC-P58S1. Indeed, it can deliver very deep blacks, just as deep as LED-lit LCD displays or the best Plasma sets around. This leads to sharper and more realistic images overall, with impeccable shadow detail and rich colors, even if they are not the most accurate. Even during fast motion sequences, the images do not suffer from blurring but rather retain their superb quality, as expected of a Plasma with a 600Hz Sub-field drive.
The TC-P58S1 is also more energy-efficient than previous Plasmas, thanks to its Neo PDP panel which lowers power consumption. It is easy to use, too, with a clicker full of buttons that vary in color, shape and size, making them easy to distinguish even in the dark in the absence of a backlight and a straightforward on-screen menu that covers a huge portion of the screen.
As for design, this can be a good or a bad thing for the TC-P58S1 depending on how you look at it or what you want. If you want an HDTV that easily stands out and makes jaws drop even when turned off, then you might want to go with a different model. But if you want a classic black piece with minimal accents so you can keep your eyes on what you’re watching, then the TC-P58S1 is just that, with its only accent being a thin silver strip at the bottom edge and with only the company and brand logos, power button and indicator light gracing the frame.
Moving on the cons, the TC-P58S1 does not come with the Viera Cast, Panasonic’s interactive suite, so it has no capability to receive online updates or access online videos. If you want these, you will need to go with one of the models from the G10 or V10 series but you will have to pay more.
The Panasonic TC-P58S1 also falls short when it comes to picture settings, which many users, especially videophiles, rely on to tweak the images on the screen to perfection according to their own standards. Indeed, there are no gamma controls or color management settings or any of the more advanced adjustments, just the five picture modes – four of which are adjustable, three color temperature presets and five aspect ratio selections, as well as limited noise reduction options and a function which adjusts the picture quality to suit the ambient lighting.
The same goes for connectivity. While three HDMI inputs and two component video inputs are present, those who look for a PC input, plenty of analog connections or a USB port will be disappointed. There is a SD card slot, though, so you can view your photos and videos on the big screen and share them with friends and family.
Finally, the Panasonic TC-P58S1 also has problems with processing 1080p and 24p sources properly, and while this is another subtle issue, videophiles are better off looking for other models that can display Blu-ray content without hitching motion. The verdict? The TC-P58S1 is not recommended for videophiles but it is still a great choice for the rest who want to focus on the amazing viewing experience an HDTV can deliver without paying too much.