Panasonic EZ1002 vs Panasonic VIERA DX902
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| PanasonicEZ1002 | PanasonicVIERA DX902 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2017 | March 2016 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Panasonic 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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | – | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| 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 processing | Master 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 | ||
| Sizes | 65, 77″ | 58, 65″ |
| Largest size | 77″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | Four 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 lag | HDTVTest 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 platform | my Home Screen | my Home Screen |
| Processor | Studio Colour HCX² | Studio Master HCX+ |
| Speakers | 80 W (better) | 40 W |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses |
| Speaker detail | Detachable 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. |
| Casting | Panasonic 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 tuners | UK 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. |
| USB | One 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. |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Ethernet port. | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. |
| Optical audio out | Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket. | Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | TV 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. |
| Stand | Supplied pedestal and detachable speaker. Wall mounting holes are 400 × 300 mm. | Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes. |
| Power use | Panasonic 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 class | Historical Panasonic UK product fiche rates both sizes B. | B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche. |
| In the box | Standard 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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