As a step down model from the LZD85 range, the LZD80 loses Motion Picture Pro 2 which is Panasonic's latest take on 100Hz processing technology. Also absent is 'Motion Focus' processing which improves the detail of moving images.

What the TX-32LZD80 does retain is the latest incarnation of Panasonic's picture processing engine 'V-real 3'. V-real 3 detects on-screen motion and activates backlight blinking to maintain resolution in those areas. Of course there is much more to the technology - Panasonic have apparently re-engineered almost every element of their picture processing engine in its latest guise.

Given that Panasonics latest plasma screens display some of the most sublime black levels we have seen, the 32LZD80's ability in this respect was a little disappointing. Its not that the 32LZD80 performs badly, but alongside fierce competition some shortcomings are revealed. While the black level achieved is pretty good in all situations, unlike the best LCD's, there is just a hint of greyness to darker scenes. 

Read a full review of the Panasonic TX-32LZD80 here