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Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA GT50

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PanasonicVIERA DX802PanasonicVIERA GT50
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162012
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.UK G15 Full HD NeoPlasma series with 42 and 50-inch panels and active-shutter 3D. The advertised 2500 Hz Focused Field Drive is not a native refresh rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsHDR10None
Peak brightnessAVForums measured 545 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 50-inch sample.–
Picture processingPanasonic's Studio Master HCX processor and local dimming; the 50-inch test set was THX 4K certified.G15 NeoPlasma with Infinite Black Pro and High Contrast Filter Pro; THX and ISF calibration modes; active 3D. Subfield-drive advertising is not native refresh.
Motion handlingAVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes. AVForums observed subtle 50 Hz break-up during fast pans on its 50-inch review unit.
Viewing angleAVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.–
Sizes
Sizes50, 58″42, 50″
Largest size58″50″
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. The UK manual also lists component and composite video inputs.Four HDMI inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists SCART, component and composite inputs.
Input lagAVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenVIERA Connect
ProcessorStudio Master HCX–
Speakers40 W18 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in dual-band Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth 3.0
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.Two front speaker arrays and one 80 mm woofer, 18 W total (4 W + 4 W + 10 W).
Audio featuresActive-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, plus a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Castingmy Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.VIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Three USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect and home-network media.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.Fibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeTV only: 50-inch 1115 × 647 × 35 mm, 16 kg; 58-inch 1290 × 753 × 36 mm, 22.5 kg. With pedestal and speaker: 50-inch 1188 × 722 × 316 mm, 22 kg; 58-inch 1369 × 828 × 356 mm, 32.5 kg.Without pedestal: UK42 993 × 603 × 47 mm; UK50 1170 × 704 × 47 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
Power use–Rated power: 325 W (42-inch), 400 W (50-inch); on-mode average: 137 W and 185 W respectively; standby 0.30 W.
StandAngled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.–
In the boxPanasonic's UK quick-start guide lists the pedestal, soundbar and remote. Panasonic announced May 2016 availability at its European range launch; an exact first-sale day was not found.UK remote N2QAYB000715, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains cable and terminal adaptors. Active 3D eyewear was optional.

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