Since they use different methods to display images on the screen, they produce different results. Plasma TVs are best at producing powerful big-screen images with lots of impact, whereas LCD TVs are good at producing subtly modulated images in brightly lit rooms.
With their powerful Large-screen images, plasma TVs are ideal for the whole family to watch together.

• Large screen
• Living Room
• Family Viewing

In a plasma TV the panel itself emits light, so the entire screen produces bright images with deep, expressive blacks under typical living room lighting conditions. Dynamic sequences with lots of motion, such as sporting events or action movies, are rendered smoothly and fluidly. The wide viewing angle and powerful impact of plasma TVs makes them ideal for group viewing by the whole family together.
A wide variety of LCD TV models are available, perfect for personal viewing.

• Medium or Small Screen
• Personal Viewing

In an LCD TV the screen is illuminated by a backlight. They are relatively unaffected by reflected glare and deliver bright, subtly modulated images even in brightly lit rooms or near windows through which the sun is shining. They are lightweight and can be moved about easily, which means they can be placed almost anywhere the user likes. LCD TVs in screen sizes of 32 inches or less are ideal for personal use and offer plenty of flexibility.
Plasma TV and LCD TV Comparison Table

	Plasma TV	LCD TV
Screen size	In screen sizes of 37 inches and up, ideal for group viewing by the entire family.	In screen sizes of 32 inches and below, a variety of models are available for applications ranging from individual to family viewing.
Visibility	EXCELLENT: Provides a bright picture for family viewing in the living room.	EXCELLENT: Provides a sharp picture in brightly lighted locations.
Viewing angle	EXCELLENT: The wide viewing angle means the picture is sharp even when viewed from the sides. Ideal for family viewing.	GOOD: Best for personal viewing because the brightness varies when viewed from an angle, whether above, below or the left or right side.
Dynamic content performance	EXCELLENT: Smooth, fluid reproduction of content with lots of motion, such as sporting events.	GOOD: Some afterimages when viewing content containing extremely rapid movement.
Power consumption	EXCELLENT: Low power consumption. Uses less power than a conventional CRT TV.	EXCELLENT: Low power consumption. Uses less power than a conventional CRT TV.
Service life	EXCELLENT: Panel service life of approximately 60,000 hours.(*1)	EXCELLENT: Backlight service life of approximately 60,000 hours.(*2)

1. Number of hours until the panel’s brightness is reduced by half, based on operation in the standard mode with dynamic content. Does not take into consideration afterimages (burn-in) or malfunctions.
2. Backlight service life in standard mode.

Source: Panasonic