Panasonic VIERA CX802 vs Panasonic VIERA VT30

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VIERA CX802 compared with VIERA VT30

	PanasonicVIERA CX802	PanasonicVIERA VT30
Overview
Released
Released	2015	2011
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 Full HD 3D plasma series in 42, 50, 55 and 65 inches. Advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not a native refresh figure; native refresh is omitted. Active-shutter 3D and two eyewear sets included on the read UK42/50 manual.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
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.	NeoPlasma, Infinite Black Pro and High Contrast Filter Pro; THX and ISF calibration controls documented in both exact reviews.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Panasonic's Intelligent Frame Creation is motion processing, not a stated native panel refresh rate.	600 Hz Sub-Field Drive and Intelligent Frame Creation are processing/drive descriptions, not native panel refresh. TechRadar's 55-inch review reports 50 Hz judder, improved with IFC Mid.
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″	42, 50, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	65″	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (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.	Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ARC. HDMI 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDAVI Control 5. UK42/50 manual lists 1080p 50/60/24 input support, distinct from native refresh. Component, composite and RGB SCART via included terminal adaptors.
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	VIERA Connect
Speakers
Speakers	–	22 W
Processor
Processor	4K Studio Master Processor	–
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in 2.4/5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), included USB adaptor
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.	UK42/50 manual confirms 6 W + 6 W front speakers and 10 W woofer, 22 W total; 50-inch What Hi-Fi? review agrees. Untested larger-size amplifier differences not inferred.
Audio features
Audio features	–	Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Pulse decoders, CONEQ processing; optical PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS and analogue audio/headphone output.
Casting
Casting	Firefox-based my Home Screen provides network media and internet apps; Freeview Play was added after launch. Service availability may have changed.	VIERA Connect internet-service gateway; manual says no full browser. Apps may be discontinued without notice; launch-era services are not a promise of current compatibility.
Software updates
Software updates	–	Maker UK firmware 1.610 dated 23 June 2020 improved network applications; YouTube/Skype service termination notices include VT30 regional models.
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-T/T2 and DVB-S/S2, Freeview HD and Freesat HD, analogue PAL I and CI slot. Manual distinguishes UK and Ireland terrestrial standards.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB HDD recording.	Three USB 2.0 ports; USB HDD and SD-card recording, media playback, USB keyboard/gamepad and included Wi-Fi adaptor.
Ethernet
Ethernet	10/100 Ethernet port.	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; DLNA media playback.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output; 3.5 mm headphone socket.	Fibre-optic digital audio output via included adaptor.
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.	UK42-inch without pedestal: 1018 × 630 × 50 mm, 23.5 kg; with: 1018 × 664 × 320 mm, 27 kg. UK50-inch without pedestal: 1202 × 733 × 50 mm, 31 kg; with: 1202 × 768 × 335 mm, 35 kg. Configuration weights exclude pedestal; larger-size values omitted after bounded maker attempt.
Stand
Stand	Supplied pedestal; VESA mounting holes are 200 × 200 mm on 40 inches and 400 × 400 mm on larger sizes.	–
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.	Rated: 350 W (42-inch), 410 W (50-inch). Standby 0.30 W or 30 W with monitor-out recording. These are rated values, not reviewer-measured use.
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.	UK42/50 pedestal, N2QAYB000593 remote/R6 batteries, USB wireless LAN adaptor, two active-shutter eyewear sets, clampers/ferrites and terminal adaptors. Maker 2011 releases planned regional April/May and July/August availability; actual earliest on-sale month remains unverified after bounded hunt, so release uses 2011.