Panasonic EZ1002 vs Panasonic VIERA DX902

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EZ1002 compared with VIERA DX902
PanasonicEZ1002PanasonicVIERA DX902
Overview
ReleasedJune 2017March 2016
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detailPanasonic calls this the Master HDR OLED with an Absolute Black filter. HDTVTest measured 120 Hz on its 65-inch review sample; Panasonic did not publish a native refresh rate for both sizes.Panasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with full-array local dimming. HDTVTest identifies a 120 Hz VA LCD panel in the reviewed 58-inch set; Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Motion Rate is not the native refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate–120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10
Dimming zones–512
Peak brightness–HDTVTest measured 1,310 cd/m² on the 58-inch set; results and picture modes vary by scene and firmware.
Colour range–HDTVTest measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on the 58-inch set.
Picture processingMaster HDR OLED and Studio Colour HCX² processor; Panasonic also lists THX 4K and Ultra HD Premium certification.Studio Master HCX+ processing and 512 independently dimmed backlight zones. AVForums reports the same zone count for the 65-inch UK model.
Motion handling–HDTVTest measured a native 120 Hz panel in the 58-inch set and reported some dark smearing; 3D judder and crosstalk were noticeable.
Viewing angle–Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat.
Sizes
Sizes65, 77″58, 65″
Largest size77″ (better)65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. HDTVTest found only HDMI 1 and 2 handle full-bandwidth 4K at 50 or 60 Hz. Component, composite, CI+ and an SD card slot are also present.Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists component and composite video inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot.
Input lagHDTVTest measured 26 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch sample.HDTVTest measured 38 ms in Game mode on its 58-inch sample. AVForums measured 42 ms on a separate 58-inch sample; these are review measurements, not a Panasonic specification.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorStudio Colour HCX²Studio Master HCX+
Speakers80 W (better)40 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses
Speaker detailDetachable Technics-tuned Dynamic Blade Speaker, specified by Panasonic at 80 W total (20 W × 4).Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 W.
Audio features–Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
CastingPanasonic my Home Screen 2.0 with Freeview Play, network media and internet apps; service availability may have changed.Panasonic's my Home Screen 2.0 offers network media, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports; SD card slot.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot.
Ethernet10/100 Ethernet port.RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.
Design and power
SizeTV only, W × H × D: 65-inch 1452 × 837 × 42 mm; 77-inch 1723 × 998 × 52 mm. With pedestal and speaker: 65-inch 1452 × 918 × 330 mm; 77-inch 1723 × 1091 × 373 mm.TV only: 58-inch 1297 × 759 × 64 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 844 × 64 mm, 34.5 kg. With stand: 58-inch 1297 × 804 × 334 mm, 32.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 888 × 334 mm, 42.5 kg.
StandSupplied pedestal and detachable speaker. Wall mounting holes are 400 × 300 mm.Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes.
Power usePanasonic product fiche on-mode average: 180 W for 65 inches and 245 W for 77 inches.Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 183 W for 58 inches and 226 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode.
Energy classHistorical Panasonic UK product fiche rates both sizes B.B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche.
In the boxStandard and touchpad remote controls, pedestal and Dynamic Blade Speaker. The 65-inch UK model reached retailers in June 2017; the 77-inch model followed later that year.UK manual lists a remote control, pedestal, mains lead and instructions; 3D glasses are optional. AVForums reported DX902 was already on sale in UK retailers on 2 March 2016; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found, so release precision is March 2016.

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