Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA PX60
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| PanasonicVIERA DX802 | PanasonicVIERA PX60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2016 | 2006 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | Plasma |
| Panel detail | Edge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set. | UK PX60B sizes have different native matrices; 37-inch 1024 × 720, 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1366 × 768. Pixel counts are distinct from accepted HD signal formats. TechRadar incorrectly prints 1024 × 720 for its 42-inch review; the exact maker manual is followed. PV60 regional models are distinct; the European PV60E manual lists analogue reception rather than UK PX60B DVB, so its tuner and power figures are not borrowed. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) | 1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″) |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | None |
| Peak brightness | AVForums measured 545 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 50-inch sample. | – |
| Picture processing | Panasonic's Studio Master HCX processor and local dimming; the 50-inch test set was THX 4K certified. | V-Real processing (both exact reviews); maker menu includes P-NR noise reduction, colour management, 3D-COMB and C.A.T.S. automatic ambient-light adjustment. |
| Picture modes | – | Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto. |
| Motion handling | AVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample. | Native panel refresh not published in the read maker manuals and omitted. Input scanning frequencies and 50/60 Hz mains ratings are not native panel refresh. Both reviews describe some judder in horizontal pans. |
| Viewing angle | AVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 50, 58″ | 37, 42, 50″ |
| Largest size | 58″ (better) | 50″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 2 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | Four 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual also lists component and composite video inputs. | Two HDMI Type A inputs accept 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i; no 1080p listed in the UK manual. HDAVI Control and Q-Link. Three SCART inputs (RGB on AV1/AV3), component, composite, S-Video and D-sub PC. PC input frequencies must not be treated as native refresh. |
| Input lag | AVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample. | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | my Home Screen | None (no smart platform) |
| Processor | Studio Master HCX | V-Real |
| Speakers | 40 W (better) | 20 W |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 | – |
| Speaker detail | Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W. | Two 12 × 6 cm speakers, 10 W + 10 W (20 W). |
| Audio features | Active-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket. | NICAM analogue stereo and Ambience spatial effect; analogue stereo audio output and 3.5 mm headphone socket. |
| Software updates | – | DVB software updates via broadcast; this is not an internet smart platform. |
| Casting | my Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time. | – |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. | UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner, PAL I analogue UHF, CI slot, Freeview EPG and timer programming. PV60E regional manual lists analogue PAL/SECAM reception without this DVB specification; not an interchangeable UK identifier. |
| USB | One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. | – |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | – |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital. | – |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | TV 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. | 37-inch: 917 × 645 × 95 mm, 26 kg net. 42-inch: 1020 × 705 × 95 mm, 30 kg net. 50-inch: 1210 × 818 × 95 mm, 40 kg net. These maker dimensions and weights describe the display without optional pedestal; configuration weights follow them. |
| Stand | Angled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting. | Pedestal, plasma TV stand and wall brackets are optional in the UK manual; do not assume the pictured pedestal is included. |
| Power use | – | Average: 250 W (37-inch), 270 W (42-inch), 377 W (50-inch). Standby: 0.3 W without DVB recording or 20 W with DVB recording. |
| Colours | – | Black screen surround and silver-grey lower speaker fascia. |
| In the box | Panasonic'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. | EUR7651080 remote, R6 batteries, mains lead, cable clampers, instructions and guarantee documents. Panasonic North American support identifies the PX60 generation as released in 2006; no exact first-sale month verified for UK PX60B after a bounded hunt. January declarations of conformity are not sale dates. |
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