Panasonic VIERA CX802 vs Panasonic VIERA PX70

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VIERA CX802 compared with VIERA PX70

	PanasonicVIERA CX802	PanasonicVIERA PX70
Overview
Released
Released	2015	2007
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	Panasonic specifies LED LCD with Local Dimming Pro. AVForums identified a VA panel and 18 direct-lit dimming zones on its 55-inch sample; these findings are not claimed for every size.	UK TH-37PX70B has 1024 × 720 native pixels, TH-42PX70B has 1024 × 768 and TH-50PX70B has 1366 × 768. The accepted 1080p signal is scaled to the panel. Neither the maker's listed PC scanning frequencies nor mains frequency establish native panel refresh.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	None
HDR extras
HDR extras	HDR support was added by Panasonic's later firmware upgrade for the 50-, 55- and 65-inch UK CX802B models. The 40-inch model was excluded.	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	Panasonic lists Studio Master Drive, 4K Studio Master Processing, Local Dimming Pro and Studio Master Colour.	V-Real 2 is named in TechRadar's exact 42-inch review; Panasonic's UK menu specifies colour management, P-NR noise reduction and 3D-COMB for analogue signals.
Picture modes
Picture modes	–	Dynamic, Normal and Cinema; each keeps separate picture settings by input signal.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Panasonic's Intelligent Frame Creation is motion processing, not a stated native panel refresh rate.	Native panel refresh is not published in the UK manual. TechRadar saw judder on HD camera pans; Stuff described smooth Blu-ray motion. These are viewing judgements, not refresh-rate specifications.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	AVForums and HDTVTest both found the reviewed 55-inch VA panel best viewed from near the centre.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	40, 50, 55, 65″	37, 42, 50″
Largest size
Largest size	65″ (better)	50″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	2 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Three HDMI inputs support 4K and active 3D; HDMI 2 supports Audio Return Channel. Panasonic's HDR firmware instructions require an HDMI HDR setting for compatible inputs. SCART, component, composite and CI+ are also provided.	Two HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2. The UK manual lists 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p/50 and /60, 1080i/50 and /60, and 1080p/50 and /60 inputs. It does not list 1080p/24, though both reviews discuss it. Also two SCART sockets with RGB, component video and D-sub PC input; PC signal timing is not native panel refresh.
Input lag
Input lag	AVForums measured 39 ms on the 55-inch model.	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	my Home Screen	None (no smart platform)
Processor
Processor	4K Studio Master Processor	V-Real 2 (TechRadar)
Speakers
Speakers	–	20 W
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	–
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 3.0	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	The UK manual specifies 20 W on the 40-inch model and 40 W on the 50-, 55- and 65-inch models.	Two 160 × 42 mm, 8-ohm speakers; 10 W + 10 W at 10% THD.
Audio features
Audio features	–	NICAM analogue stereo, Ambience mode, separate RCA analogue audio output and headphone socket; digital/analogue HDMI audio input selection.
Software updates
Software updates	–	DVB software updates via broadcast; no internet smart platform.
Casting
Casting	Firefox-based my Home Screen provides network media and internet apps; Freeview Play was added after launch. Service availability may have changed.	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat and DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, plus PAL I analogue reception; two satellite inputs.	UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with Common Interface, EPG, timer programming and PAL I analogue UHF reception. Direct TV Recording and Q-Link work with compatible recorders.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB HDD recording.	–
Ethernet
Ethernet	10/100 Ethernet port.	–
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.	–
Design and power
Size
Size	TV only, W × H × D: 40-inch 899 × 518 × 46 mm; 50-inch 1121 × 652 × 46 mm; 55-inch 1237 × 719 × 54 mm; 65-inch 1456 × 842 × 61 mm.	Maker bare-display dimensions, width × height × depth: 37-inch 917 × 620 × 97 mm; 42-inch 1020 × 680 × 97 mm; 50-inch 1210 × 793 × 97 mm. Net weights are 23, 27 and 38 kg respectively.
Stand
Stand	Supplied pedestal; VESA mounting holes are 200 × 200 mm on 40 inches and 400 × 400 mm on larger sizes.	Pedestal, television stand and wall-hanging brackets are options in the UK manual; the pictured pedestal is not assumed included.
Power use
Power use	Panasonic product fiche on-mode averages: 74 W at 40 inches, 88 W at 50 inches, 112 W at 55 inches and 140 W at 65 inches.	Panasonic average use: 250 W (37-inch), 270 W (42-inch), 370 W (50-inch). Standby without DVB recording is 0.7 W for 37/42-inch or 0.5 W for 50-inch; with DVB recording it is 20 W.
Colours
Colours	–	Black surround with dark lower speaker panel.
Energy class
Energy class	Historical UK product fiche ratings are B for 40 inches and A for 50, 55 and 65 inches.	–
In the box
In the box	Standard and touchpad remote controls; active 3D glasses are not included according to AVForums. Exact UK first-sale month remains unconfirmed; the series was on sale by June 2015.	EUR7737Z50 remote control, two R6 batteries, two cable clampers, mains lead, operating instructions and guarantee documents. HDTVTest found a UK 42-inch retailer with stock on 14 March 2007; Panasonic's Japanese PX70 without the B suffix is a regional variant and its later sale date is not used here.