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Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA PZ70

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PanasonicVIERA DX802PanasonicVIERA PZ70
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162007
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.Panasonic's UK manual specifies a Full HD plasma panel; it does not publish 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.V-real Pro 2 picture processing and panel drive; Panasonic describes up to 4096 gradation steps.
Motion handlingAVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.–
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+)2 (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.Two HDMI inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2; also two SCART inputs, component video, composite and S-video, and D-sub PC input.
Input lagAVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample.–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home ScreenNone (no smart platform)
ProcessorStudio Master HCX–
Speakers40 W20 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n–
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.Two 160 × 42 mm, 8-ohm speakers rated at 10 W each.
Audio featuresActive-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Analogue stereo RCA output and headphone socket. The UK manual does not list optical digital audio output.
Castingmy Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.–
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.UK PAL I analogue and DVB-T terrestrial digital tuners. The manual does not specify DVB-T2 or Freeview HD.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.No USB port is listed; the SD card slot plays JPEG photographs.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.–
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.–
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.TV only: 42-inch 1134 × 641 × 116 mm and 35 kg; 50-inch 1323 × 754 × 99.5 mm and 43 kg. With pedestal: 42-inch 1134 × 688 × 330 mm and 42 kg; 50-inch 1323 × 802 × 369 mm and 50.5 kg.
StandAngled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.Supplied pedestal on both UK sizes.
Power use–Panasonic lists average-use draw of 494 W for 42 inches and 569 W for 50 inches; standby is 0.5 W without DVB recording, or 20 W during it.
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.Remote control N2QAYB000181, two batteries, pedestal, mains lead, cable clampers and operating instructions. The UK manual covers TH-42PZ70B, revised TH-42PZ70BA and TH-50PZ70B. Panasonic's Japanese product photo illustrates the PZ70 chassis; UK-specific cabinet differences have not been verified. The precise first UK sale month is unconfirmed.

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