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HDGuru: The Z1 is Panasonic’s most advanced HDTV, retailing at around $5999,95 (€4,700). Available only in the 54” screen the Z1 packs every advanced feature into a 1” thick Full HD 1080p plasma panel.

The Z1 has a native contrast ratio of 40,000:1, a low energy consuming Neo PDP panel technology, an included swivel table stand, Digital Cinema Color gamut, THX Certification, 1080 lines of motion resolution, 24 Hz Cinematic Playback and an HDMI wireless receiver.

The companion wireless transmitter tuner/switcher box has VIERA Link Internet connectivity and VIERA Link SD card reader for viewing still photos or AVCHD video playback.

Currently, the only thin competitor in this size range (an obese 2.25” at the thickest part) is the Sharp LC52XS1, an LCD HDTV with separate tuner box and speaker bar which retails for a whopping $12,000 plus the cost of the optional wireless box (when available).

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HD News: Showcasing much of their high end TV technology for 2009, the Panasonic Z1 Plasma series features amongst other things wireless HD.

The Z1 can transmit a full 1080p HD signal from its tuner box and also supports the Viera Cast feature wirelessly. Working in conjunction with Amazon’s video-on-demand services the Z1 can stream High Definition movies and access Picasa, YouTube, and weather services.

Coming in at a svelte like 1in thick, the Z1 also features Panasonic’s 600Hz Sub-field Drive, a contrast ratio of 40,000:1, THX sound certification along with SD memory card compatibility.

600Hz Sub-field Drive increases the rate at which plasma pixels refresh to improve High Definition motion tracking.

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