Last month when I was out shopping for a HDTV, both model were in my shopping list.

I end up with Panasonic Plasma TH-P42S10K.

Why?...because it have 2 inches more to view @ the same price.
Also, color for plasma is more natural & it's also gentle to eyes which is the most precious point to me. Because we (family with children) watch marathon movie & TV series over weekend.

Here are some of my judgement:

Power :
Sammy B530 only consume 190W while P42S10K consume 350W.
This also mean that Plasma release more heat. Is heat a problem to you? Or is your home eletricity bill a problem to you? (note that there's no significant different comparing with previous month w/o it).

Glare :
Do note that, even tough this P42S10K are less glare then HD Ready X & C series, it's still has glare compare to Sammy B530. If your house has glaring windows, this will give some issue - that is if you care.

Image Retention & Burn in issue :
Do note this is common in Plasma. If you worry about this, go get Sammy B530 then. I have a PC attached to my plasma *set screen saver @ 5min. So far * touch wood, no problem la. I also play Wii on my plasma, also no seen any IR issue.


Do your judgement base on what you want. Go out & see yourself which is the best for you.

here we goes again......

Both brand...are those the mentioned model?