There are only VA panels in Panasonic 2018 models at 75" in one or two ranges, or in 40".
99% of 2018 range uses IPS LG panels.
Panasonic Ex750 from 2017 doesn't have the major stuttering issues that plague the EX700. EX700 should be avoided completely.
Philips have VA panel in all 50" models, plus with PUS6272 you get three sided Ambilight.
Hisense only model worth considering is HxxN6800, comes in VA panel in all sizes. Clouding issues more so than major brands though.
Sony XE9002 or whatever it's called is currently the best LCD TV you can buy all things told.
Personally I wouldn't pay the inflated launch price for its direct replacement (XF9 series) the differences will be negligible.
For those interested in a 55" Sony, there's a very good model in the XE8596 which has 100hz panel and is the Sony equivalent of the Samsung MU7000.