panasonic 50 inch vs. hitachi 55


considering the panasonic th-50px60u vs. the hitachi 55hds69. room is 12.5 x 21.5, i will be sitting 12 to 14 feet from the screen. the 58 inch panasonic is a bit out of the price range. thanks. -dave
dbw1
Will you care or even perceive a difference at a 12 to 14 feet viewing distance? Better visit the dealer and vary your viewing distance, if immersion in movies is a goal rather than casual viewing. The SMPTE and THX viwing-distance calculators suggest either of these is too small for a 12 to 14 foot viewing distance.

db
I also own the 55" Hitachi plasma and love it. I compared it directly (side-by-side) with the Panasonic 50" and felt the Hitachi picture was better. For the price and size range I think it's very difficult to beat Hitachi.