With the exception of Laser TV, recent display technology improvements have been more “painstakingly evolutionary†than revolutionary.
While plasma contrast ratio and black level performance improvements have been relatively modest over the past few years, average plasma TV performance significantly exceeds that of LCD, especially in terms of off-axis contrast and off-axis brightness.
That said, the improved picture quality of the 50†TCP50G10, Panasonic’s latest plasma entry, goes well beyond incremental. In addition to a much improved picture, the TCP50G10 features a more compact form factor, lower power consumption, increased image brightness, accurate colorimetry, better anti-reflectivity and improved signal processing.
Design
Shrinking the top and side bezels to about 1.5†compared from about 3.5†on the 2008 TH46PZ800, produces a more compact set measuring (48†wide x 30.3†high without stand).
The result? The shiny, black bezeled, curved bottomed 50†TCP50G10 is only about ¼†taller (on the included stand) and about 1†wider than the 46†TH46PZ800. The G10 might fit in a space a competitor’s 50†set might not. The compact form factor required a performance price most potential buyers will gladly pay: the G10′s downward facing, single driver, internal stereo speakers produce adequate, though unexceptional sound quality and are a step down from last year’s two-way speaker system (separate woofer and tweeter).
The new remote control adds hot buttons to access extra functions including Viera Cast (internet widgets and downloads), and Viera link (HDMI-CEC command and control of Panasonic sources such as a Blu-ray player). A Viera Tool button provides direct access to the “picture mode†function, Network security camera activation (optional), SD card functions and ECO/energy saving menu (auto power off, etc).
On-screen menus cover picture and audio controls, timer, SD card options, closed captioning and setup. New for 2009 is a toggle for 3:2 pulldown (conversion of film based 24 frames per second content to the TV’s native 60 Hz display function).
The TCP50G10 includes a fixed (non-swivel) table stand. The set’s rear panel houses two HDMI inputs, two component video inputs and one combo, S-video/composite video input, all with accompanying L/R audio inputs. A left side indentation houses an SD card slot (for viewing photos or AVCHD movies made on a camcorder), a composite video input with L/R audio and a 15 pin sub-D PC input that accommodates a variety of computer resolutions.
Features
The performance and feature packed “Full HD†(1920x1080p resolution) TCP50G10 is the least expensive 2009 Panasonic plasma set to include THX certification. What does that mean to consumers? THX originally created audio standards for movie theaters and later for home theater sound systems. In 2008 THX issued a set of home video display standards for its certification.
What are these standards? The question cannot be fully answered at this time. THX hasn’t released the complete criteria a display needs to meet for certification. However, it states a display must conform to the Rec. 709 HDTV standard color points. How closely, though, we don’t yet know.
“Neo PDP,†Panasonic’s name for the 12th generation panel within the G10, represents a remarkable advance in technologyâ€â€one that furthers plasma’s performance edge over competing technologies. Utilizing new phosphors and gas mixtures along with 600 Hz sub-fields, “Neo PDP†achieves lower power consumption, far higher light output capabilities and full motion resolution.
The TCP50G1 accepts 1080p/24 signals that may be displayed at 48Hz or 60 Hz. Like last year’s TH50PZ850 reviewed here, the 48 Hz rate suffers from image flicker and is deemed unwatchable. Use the 60 Hz mode.
The five aspect ratios include full, just (progressive stretch), and 4:3. The set offers a choice of HD content screen size: HD Size 1 produces 2.5% overscan. HD Size 2 has no overscan. The advantage of eliminating overscan (HD Size 2) is pure pixel for pixel resolution without “aliasing artifacts,†though on some broadcast channels you may see noise in the extreme top or side edge. Switching to HD Size 1 pushes the edge noise off screen. Edge noise is nonexistent with any other HD content, including Blu-ray discs, home video and downloads.
Performance
This is where the G10 really shines. The TCP50G10 virtually nails the HDTV color standard (in the THX mode) with primary color points within .005 or less in the x and y axis of the Rec. 709 standard. In simple terms, many reviewers and videophiles feel compliance with the Rec. 709 HDTV color standard (used to master Blu-ray discs) is essential for excellent HDTV performance. The readings and 709 standard (for red, green and blue in parenthesis) are R= x.642, y.329 (x .64, y.33) G= x.299, y .605 (x .30, y .60) B= x .15, y.056 (x .15, y. 06). (Note the THX certified TH46PZ800 came close but was not as Rec. 709 accurate as the G10)
Another area of vast improvement over previous plasmas is its white level uniformity. The G10 brightness is far more consistent across the screen than the 2008 TH46PZ800 or Pioneer’s Pro 141FD (or many LCD flat panels). Ditto for white (color) uniformity. The Pioneer produces light pink tones in parts of the screen while viewing a full white raster pattern. The G10, though not perfect, only slightly deviates from pure white, a change that isn’t significant. You won’t be able to discern differences when viewing content such as a solid blue-sky scene.
Panasonic claims its NeoPDP panel design can output far higher light levels than previous plasma designs, so we put it to the test.
Using a 100 IRE window pattern, we verified Panasonic’s claim. In the THX mode with the user controls (including contrast) optimized, the TCP50G10 measured a very bright and comfortable 31 ft. lamberts. To achieve far higher brightness (needed for rooms with high ambient light levels) requires a simply change of the picture mode to Custom or Vivid mode and an increase of the contrast control.
With the contrast control set to 100% and the picture control set to Vivid, the G10 produced a retina searing maximum brightness of 92.2 ft lamberts (using the same window pattern). This is the highest level we’ve measured on any plasma and is comparable to many LCD models. Viewing HD content with the contrast control maxed out confirmed the G10 is capable of producing an image so intense, it’s uncomfortably bright.
In the past, LCDs were the only recommended flat panel technology for high ambient light environments, not any more. This display can provide high image brightness along superb motion resolution, wide viewing angles and excellent color.
Most LCDs panels use fluorescent lamps (called CCFLs) as the light source. To increase light output, the lamps output must be raised with the TVs backlight control, often resulting in muddy blacks and lower contrast ratios. Plasmas generates its own light (like a CRT), maintaining deep blacks while raising the light level. With arrival of the TCP50G10, you can use plasma in brightly lit rooms that previously required an LCD panel.
After resetting the user controls to their optimum position in the THX mode, signal processing evaluations were made using the Silicon Optix standard and high def HQV Benchmark test discs. The results? This Panasonic aced the 3:2 pulldown HD test (a first for a Panasonic consumer HDTV) as well as the SD 3:2 test, jaggies 1 test, noise reduction and 1080i deinterlacing tests, besting last year’s model and the Pioneer plasma as well. Here are the results:
SD Benchmark (@480i via composite video input)
Jaggies Pattern 1- 5 out of 5
Jaggies Pattern 2-5 out of 5
Waving Flag-   5 out of 10
Detail Enhancement- 10 out of 10
Noise Reduction (with NR activated) 10 out of 10
Motion Adaptive NR (with NR activated) 10 out of 10
3:2 Detection: 5 out of 10 (there are technical reasons why a set should take a few frames to lock in and this should not be considered a downgrade.
Film cadence tests passed except of the DV Cam (2-3-3-2) 8-7 anime and 2-2. These three non-standard frame rates are insignificant when measuring overall signal processing performance.
HD Benchmark
HD Noise Reduction 25 out of 25
Video Resolution Loss Test 20 out of 20
Jaggies Tests 20 out of 20
Film Resolution Loss Test One 25 out of 25
Film resolution Loss Test Two 10 out of 10
The G10 conquered the motion resolution test as well, scoring a perfect 1080 lines (Per Picture Height) using the FPD Motion Resolution test disc, again besting last year’s TH46PZ800 and the Pioneer Pro-141. Those plasmas measured just fewer than 900 lines (PPH). By comparison, 120 Hz LCD flat panels typically measure around 600 lines PPH.
Black levels on the G10, Z800 and the Pioneer’s 60†Pro-141 are below my test equipment’s accuracy. However, the Pioneer’s black is deepest, followed by the new G10 with the Z800 coming in last. The deeper blacks of the Pioneer come at a cost. The Pioneer obscures details in some dark scenes where the G10 revealed every nook and cranny using the same dark content.
An example, the interrogation scene in the Blu-ray disc, Quantum of Solace. At times, the basement’s stone walls details were buried into black when viewing the Pioneer, while the textures were always visible on the Panasonic G10.
A related area of dark detail concerns the anti-reflective (AR) filter. Pioneer’s monitor produces a purplish cast that tinges both reflections and dark detail, the Panasonic G10’s AR filter provided excellent attenuation of reflections while maintaining color neutrality. Score another plus for Panasonic.
White points were measured too. In THX mode the G10 measured 6698K at 30 IRE (x .309, y.329) and 6760K at 80 IRE (x . 308, y .329). One disappointment, a gray scale adjustment cannot be performed in the THX mode (using the HDTVs service mode) leaving the gray scale performance close, but not exactly conforming to the D6500K standard.
Topping the improvements over last year’s plasma models is reduced energy consumption. Using the new industry standard IEC test disc, repeating the 10-minute test sequence six times (with the G10 user settings optimized and in the THX mode), the Panasonic consumed only 230 watts in one hour.
This reading is comparable to findings of etailer Crutchfield, although they use different measurement methodology. You can find Crutchfield’s results at (Link). The 230 watt measurement places it in the range of the energy usage of many CCFL 52†LCD 2009 flat panels (according to Crutchfield’s tests). The days of electronics salespersons saying plasmas are energy hogs are over. Potential buyers can be assured the G10 is comparable to many similar size LCD flat panels.
Observing hours of cable and broadcast HD and SD content revealed excellent 709 color in the THX mode. Switching the Panasonic G10 to the wider color gamut “Custom†picture mode produced a distinctly different color appearance and pallet. It is very similar to the “Pure” picture mode of the Pioneer Pro-141 (post normal user settings adjusted color, contrast, brightness etc.).
Upconversion of SD content on the G10 provides a virtually artifact free, enjoyable experience. You can’t have the SD source look as sharp as HD, but one does not have to live with the distractions of image artifacts such as combing and jaggies. The G10 has top quality upconversion.
Don’t be lured by the lower closeout price of the last year’s PZ800, the superior performance of this new model is well worth the added cost.
Conclusion
The Panasonic TCP50G10 will meet the needs of anyone seeking very high HDTV performance along with a compact attractive design. At its new lower retail price of $1799.99, this Panasonic represents a real value as well. The HD Guru commends Panasonic’s engineering improvements and awards the TCP50G10 its highest ♥♥♥♥ rating.
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I really want to know how does this tv handle gaming, please.
I would definitely take the upgrade
I won a 50″ plasma from panisonic (TH-50pz850) but they are upgrading me to the TC-P50G10 is this plasma better and if so how come on the panisonic web page the pz850 is $3299 and the G10 is less money at about $2600. I know you can find them both for less money in stores, but I was just wondering why the newer TV which I am guessing is better is less money. Should I take the G10 or tell them to send me the oringal one I won, I don’t care that much about features I am more interested in picture quality. ps this will be my first plasma
hello HDguru,
to my eyes all 2008 plasma screens where exhibiting a very annoying flickering effect when displaying large bright areas like a white sky, snow, or white banners like the ones used during TV news and shows. I must confess not everybody is sensitive to that, it depends on your personal retina persistence.
Will somebody agree on this here, and testimony that this is has now been eradicted in the newest 600 Hz Panasonic plasma screens ?
Hi there,
Thanks for this complete review.
Some owners have recently reported many problems with images fluidity due to the 24p playback instead of the 24p Cinema (TH-46PZ86FV for example). Have you noticed it ?
About Pioneer, I have read a recent article stating that Pioneer will still make the Plasma TV but they were looking for a cheaper way to manufacture the screen. Panasonic was chosen to manufacture the screen for Pioneer using their technology along with Panasonic’s technology combined. Pioneer will still manufacture the electronics in their monitors. Is this article true or a lot of BS?
Thanks for the review! Lots of great details.
One thing though. Most consumers don’t/won’t professionally calibrate their TVs (rightfully or wrongfully)
From what I understand, you seem to calibrate the TV other than using the regular picture settings. Which means that the good results you’re getting won’t apply to most consumers that don’t want to spend 300$ (or whatever it costs) to calibrate it by a professional.
CNet does not professionally calibrate their TVs for their reviews. They simply use the regular settings that most of us will use. Which gives the review, in my opinion, a slightly more realistic view of how it’ll perform in my house.
Now don’t get me wrong, I love your reviews and I think they are extremely professional and detailed, but it would be really nice to read your thoughts on the performance of the TV without professional calibration.
Thanks again for the review! I helped me convince someone to get one :)
Thanks for the review, HD Guru! I ordered my 50in G10 yesterday, my first HDTV. Your observations that Panasonic adequately addressed the usual Plasma ‘drawbacks’, plus the great online prices these days, made it easy to choose. I cant wait to see how good it looks. Just ordered my PS3 too so that should help put the G10 through its paces ;)
I bought a pioneer 50 inch plasma (PDP-5070HD) three years ago and have considered it to be the best picture I have ever seen. Panny’s are a fine TV as well, but my advise would be to do the Pioneer, you won’t be disappointed.
I am deciding between purchasing the Panasonic TCP50G10 and nabbing one of the few remaining Pioneer PDP-5020FDs. The consensus is that for a small price difference, the Pioneer is the way to go. Since I am purchasing through my local hometown tv guy because of the excellent service he provides, the price delta between the Panasonic and Pioneer is more like $900 for me (vs $200 other places). I keep getting drawn to the Pioneer picture, but I’m desperately trying to talk myself into the Panasonic for less $. I saw one review at BestBuy where the guy actually said the Panasonic did a better job with SD for those times when HD is not an option (I think we will still have some channels through satellite that we will be watching SD). Should I continue to talk myself into the Panasonic or just bite the bullet and buy the Pioneer? (I’ve decided not to abandon my local dealer to get the Pioneer for the lower price, so that is not an option). Love to hear from people that have experienced both in a direct comparison.
in regards to the posting by blah citing reports released by panasonic, concerning the use of panasonic glass in pioneer sets from the 2008 model year on, can you provide me with the link to these reports. i would love to peruse them. to my knowledge, the deal for pioneer to purchase oem plasma ‘mother-glass’ from panasonic was set to go into effect this year for subsequent, but UNRELEASED pioneer plasma displays. i would however like to express gratitude and appreciation to mr. merson for this venue, and the wonderful utility it provides.
The G10 does not have glare when viewing from the side(I own one)
The Pioneer also has phosphor trails as does every plasma(most people can’t even see them just like some people see rainbows on DLP sets)…..SD viewing is average not disappointing just nothing like the spectacular HD viewing,it is however much better than my LCD was
The G10 also does not have the dirty screen effect or buzzing issues that the Pioneer’s have and also can do 1080 lines of motion resolution compared to about 800-900 on the Pioneer
You did not mention a glaring difference when comparing the Panny Vs the Pioneer. The Panny G10 has 2 sheets of glass on the front which leads to shadows when viewing from a side angle. The Pio made with 1 sheet of glass does not suffer this. The panny also suffers from phosphor trails when gaming and G10 owners have said that viewing SD nmaterial is very dissapointing. I’m not saying the G10 is not a good set or indeed better than previous panny’s but to put it on a par with a Pio Kuro is missleading imo.
which one of the models do you prefer
Pioneer KRP-500A or Panasonic TC-P50V10
If you think this TV is impressive, just wait until you see the new Z Series that Panasonic is going to be releasing in the August to September time frame. When people see what this new model can do and how beautifully designed it is, they are going to absolutely lose their minds. Now it won’t be cheap at well into the $5,000 price range, but it will absolutely set the standard by which all other HDTV’s are judged. Early reviews from sneak previews at various trade shows around the world are saying that the Panasonic Z Series of plasmas will be entirely in a class by itself. Keep your eyes open for this and prepare to be throughly impressed. From what I have seen already, I can assure you that you will be quite impressed.
You mentioned upconversion of sd. How does this work and does the g10 automatically upconvert when watching sd, or is it a setting that must be changed. I’m a little confused…can you please explain? Thanks
I was on the verge of buying the 850 in the 58″ size. Should I wait for the 58 G10??? Thanks!
The CNET review mentioned two things that have prevented me from running to the store and buying a G10; low light output in THX mode, and limited picture controls. I am a stickler for having control over pic settings. What is the likelihood Panny will do a firmware upgrade that will give us more control? And someone mentioned that a service tech can boost the light output in THX mode. Can you comment on either of these.
Or look for “how to butcher a movie” mode.
People like this are why we had pan and scan crap for so long.
@ pharmarep,
dude, only like 99% percent of tvs for the past 2 years have some sort of zoom or crop function to hide black bars. if you want to check for yourself, just go to the tv manufacturer’s website and look under the specs tab. look for zoom or crop in the aspect modes or controls.
Thanks Richard and Jake, nothing gets my blood pumping like discussions on engineering units! I suppose listing reams of quantified technical specs is useless without the proper units…
I’m only interested in the TCP50G10 not the g15. Does this Plasma remove the horizontal bars as I mentioned two posting above?
@ Kamatz —
Yes… Panasonic will have a g15 later this year…
Can this plasma TCP50G10 remove the horizontal bars when watching a Blu-Ray movie? I currently have a five year old Pioneer Elite PRO-910 and a brand new Panasonic Blu-Ray DMP-BD35 player. I have tried changing the aspect ratio on both devices to eliminate the top and bottom horizontal bars while watching a regular dvd movie or Blu-Ray movie. I have talked with Pioneer and Panasonic and they both said there isn’t a way to eliminate the top/bottom horizontal bars with a Blu-Ray movie. I want to watch a full screen HD movie!
In the “Panasonic 2009 prices leaked Part II” you mentioned 3 new series as being: Z1, V10 and G15. Now you’re talking about this G10. Is there a mistake and G15 is actually G10 or they are 2 different series and G15 is still to come?
Thanks,
Kamatz.
Stringfellow-
You are 100% right. I can’t imagine the G10 bests the PRO-111FD; I’ve heard that it comes close but still is a step down.
MP
As we all know the Pioneer line up from 08 and until it closed down,
are all using the same G11 panel as 08 Panasonic plasmas.
The major difference other then the electronics is the special layer
that Pioneer apply to the screen to make it darker.
Panasonic released this info after Pioneer made the announcement they will withdraw plasma business.
And Panasnoic also said they won’t be using this technology on their plasma for many reasons.
Yes, G10 has a better glass then Pioneer, but it does not meant it does better picture.
Dear Readyeddie,
I thought the 141FD is a different series? Correct me if I am wrong, but isn’t the 141FD a monitor, which would make it different from the 111FD?
I was under the impression that for 2008 Pioneer released 3 different series:
Pioneer Kuro PDP-20FD series (PDP-5020FD).
Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-1FD series (PRO-111FD).
Pioneer Elite Kuro Signature Series Monitor PRO-1FD series (PRO-141FD).
I would appreciate it if someone could clarify and let me know if the 141FD is identical in video-specification to the 111FD. Also, if the 111FD is better or same as the G10 series.
Respectfully,
-Stringfellow
@stringfellow,
dude, did you read the review? the g10 is just as good if not a bit better than his elite 141.
Dear HDGURU,
In your opinion (ignoring the price difference), which is the better HDTV, the Pioneer PRO-111FD or the Panasonic TCP50G10?
On a side note…I look forward to your review on the upcoming Panasonic V10-series. If I am not mistaken, I believe it will be have an upgrade/addition of “96hz/Digital Cinema” from the “48hz/THX mode” on the G10-series.
Respectfully,
-Stringfellow
How does this compare to last years 50pz850 model in terms of blacks/ brightness. Seeing as the 50pz850 and 50g10 are almost the same price, with the speakers vastly superior on the 850 model. is it worth going to the 50g10. or perhaps the v10 model might be a better improvement picture/sound wise.
Any particular reason why the 50″ Panasonic was compared several times to a 60″ Pioneer? Wouldn’t it have been better to compare 50″ against 50″? I’d be interested in hearing how the new 60″ or more likely 58″ or 65″ Panasonic compares to the 60″ Pioneer panels. Last years Panasonics offerings in these sizes didn’t come close to Pioneers. Have they been able to improve the performance of their larger screens as well?
CNet’s review ((http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50g10/4505-6482_7-33497901.html?tag=centerColumnArea1.1) is far more in depth on many aspects than yours. What do you say about the comments they made that you seemed to have glossed over?
I’m also curious about the shadow detail comments. 9G Kuros can get a perfect industry standard gamma, while Panasonic is always known to have their gamma out of whack. Numbers, please.
Thanks for the review. I’m now seriously considering this TV. Question – Did you calibrate the TV using the Service Mode at any point? If so, can you post the adjustments?
I’ve always liked Panasonic products but could this sterling review have anything to do with all the Panasonic Vierra advertising that is at HDGURU.com?
My credibility is my operating capital. If you feel I would trade it for a banner ad, don’t come to my website anymore.
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“The Pioneer obscures details in some dark scenes where the G10 revealed every nook and cranny using the same dark content.”
This statement seems a bit fishy. Could it be that gamma was set incorrectly on one or both of the sets? With ISFccc and the Pioneer, you can get very accurate Gamma. How about some Gamma measurements to back up these comments?
What’s with Panasonic? If they knew that a 48-Hz refresh was unwatchable (which was a widely criticized flaw with 2008 models), why did they include it in this series rather than going with 96 Hz (which they did with the European G10 and G15 series)? Why didn’t they enable finer-grained control over grayscale and color balance? And why is this year’s THX implementation worse than last year’s — shouldn’t these things improve from generation to generation?
HDGuru,
im a big fan and proud owner of panasonic plasmas and have been waiting to see you pick apart a neoPDP. much thanks. i have the model just below the G10, the S1, and i’d like to know if your test panel exhibited any CRT- like buzzing noise during bright scenes. if i listen close i can hear it on my s1. ditto for the display model @ my job, too. is this a panel defect? should i return my set?
Do you recommend a break in period(low contrast, low brightness ).
Can you post your recommended settings?
Go to the photos for the THX settings.
HD Guru
Please let us know if this set demonstrates phospor trails like the previous generation Panasonics. Thanks.
Green phosphor lag (the slower decay time of the green phosphor compared to the red and blue) has almost but not completely eliminated. I only can see it on some very, very fast pans and it’s size and duration are very small and short 9you should be up close to the screen to note it). For all intents and purposes it has been eliminated for normal viewing. This is another improvement over the 2008s (and all other prior plasmas) though I should add I have not seen complaints about it in the past.
HD Guru
Thank you sooo much for your in-depth reviews! This site has become my first and foremost learning place, allowing me to separate advertising hype from realities and make great buying decisions. I can’t wait to hang a G10 on my wall.
Two questions.
When viewing 24p content, is motion smooth in 60hz mode or is there judder/ghosting?
The previous Panasonics had problems with green phosphor “trails”. Is this fixed? Some say it is caused by not breakin-in the set properly for 50-100 hours with reduced contrasts. Info on this issue is sparse but I saw it on the demo units at a local home theater store (on PZ80, PZ800 and PZ850 models).
how does the set perform in video games? I’ve heard of phosphor lag and some green tinting on fast motion sequences. Any chance on reviewing the gaming aspect of the TV?
Jake: The original wonky wording in the review mentioning Watts/hr has been revised, and probably already had been when you read it.
Your terminology is equally messed up, however. Products are not rated in Watt-hours, they are rated in Watts. The reason our electric bills are in kilowatt-hours is because they charge us not only according to how power hungry our TV is, but how many hours we have watched it.
Three posts on this subject is probably about three too many, however. Perhaps the way is now clear for someone to come along with an actually interesting comment on this review!
That is some real nitpicking there Richard. I assume your electric bill comes in kilowatt-hours just like mine does.
Most normal people are going to know what they meant. It consumed 230 Watt-hours during the testing. Which is great considering it’s rated for over 500.
This is nitpicking, but this TV consumes 230 Watts not 230 Watts/hour as stated in the review. Watts/hour is meaningless. (Watts = joules/second.)
Not bad for a plasma, though!
Abter so much hoopla re lower power consumption, ir not mentioned anywhere else
Thanks for the review HD Guru. I have been looking at purchasing a Pioneer 9G Kuro while they are still available. But seeing your comments on the overall performance of the Panasonic G series, I am now considering holding off for either one of these, or the V series (with 96 HZ refresh – hopefully will address flicker with 24p soures).
For someone looking for superior black level performance, I would like to ask if you can elaborate with some details on the black levels between the 9G Pioneers and this Panasonic G series. You mentioned the blacks are below your test equipment’s accuracy. Can you comment on what that light output threshold is? How much blacker are the 9G Pioneers? Considering the Panasonics superior performce with shadow detail, would you say this set handles dark scenes better overall?
Thanks for any additional input you can offer!