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Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA ST30

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PanasonicVIERA DX802PanasonicVIERA ST30
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162011
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.UK Full HD plasma series in 42, 46 and 50 inches with active-shutter 3D. Native panel refresh is not specified in the UK manual and is omitted.
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.Infinite Black Pro screen filter and active-shutter 3D; no THX or ISF calibration modes on this UK series.
Motion handlingAVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.Intelligent Frame Creation is picture processing, not a native refresh rate.
Viewing angleAVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.–
Sizes
Sizes50, 58″42, 46, 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. SCART, component and composite inputs are provided.
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 W20 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nOptional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptor
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0–
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.Two 140 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.
Audio featuresActive-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, analogue stereo output and 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; 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 for Freeview HD and PAL I analogue; no satellite tuner.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Two USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot for media playback; no USB HDD recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect; no DLNA media networking on this series.
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 1020 × 640 × 69 mm; UK46 1118 × 695 × 69 mm; UK50 1204 × 744 × 69 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandAngled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.Included pedestal. With pedestal: UK42 1020 × 675 × 320 mm, 23 kg; UK46 1118 × 730 × 335 mm, 27.5 kg; UK50 1204 × 779 × 335 mm, 30 kg.
Power use–Rated power: 295 W (42-inch), 305 W (46-inch), 355 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W or 16 W with monitor-out recording.
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 N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal and ferrite cores. Active 3D eyewear, Wi-Fi adaptor and communication camera were optional.

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