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Panasonic GZ2000 vs Panasonic VIERA DX902

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PanasonicGZ2000PanasonicVIERA DX902
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2019March 2016
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detailPanasonic's Professional Edition OLED panel has custom power and cooling hardware. The maker does not publish a native refresh figure in its UK manual.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 formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, 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.
HDR extrasDolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic metadata, HLG Photo and Netflix Calibrated Mode.–
Picture processingPanasonic's HCX PRO Intelligent Processor provides HDR tone mapping and colour controls; the Professional Edition OLED panel is custom engineered for increased brightness and heat dissipation.Studio Master HCX+ processing and 512 independently dimmed backlight zones. AVForums reports the same zone count for the 65-inch UK model.
Picture modesProfessional 1 and 2, True Cinema, Normal, Dynamic and Sports modes are described in independent tests; Netflix Calibrated Mode is supported.–
Motion handlingAVForums found good 24 fps cadence without motion interpolation and only rare 50 Hz micro-stutter on its 55-inch sample.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
Sizes55, 65″58, 65″
Largest size65″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 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. Panasonic's UK manual does not list full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input or eARC.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 lagAVForums measured 21.5 ms in SDR and HDR Game mode on its 55-inch test set.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
ProcessorHCX PRO Intelligent ProcessorStudio Master HCX+
Speakers140 W, 3.0.2 channels40 W
Dolby AtmosYes–
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/acBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies 140 W total: two 40 W upward-firing speakers and three 20 W front-firing drivers, tuned by Technics.Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 W.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos playback; 3.5 mm socket can serve headphones or an optional subwoofer.Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Castingmy Home Screen 4.0 provides network media and streaming apps; availability varies by service and date.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, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; 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 port and two USB 2.0 ports, including media and drive recording features.Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.
Optical audio outFibre-optic PCM and Dolby Audio output.Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 55-inch 1225 × 761 × 78 mm, 26.5 kg; 65-inch 1446 × 885 × 78 mm, 33.5 kg. With stand: 55-inch 1225 × 783 × 310 mm, 33 kg; 65-inch 1446 × 907 × 310 mm, 40 kg.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 central metal pedestal; rear sound enclosure makes flush wall mounting difficult.Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes.
Power usePanasonic product sheet on-mode average: 130 W for 55 inches and 162 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode.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 classB for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product sheet.B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche.
In the boxPanasonic's UK manual describes the pedestal, remote control, batteries, mains lead and instructions. HDTVTest reported the GZ2000 had gone on sale in the UK by 14 August 2019; an exact manufacturer first-sale day was not found.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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