Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA ST60

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VIERA DX802 compared with VIERA ST60
PanasonicVIERA DX802PanasonicVIERA ST60
Overview
ReleasedMay 20162013
Display
PanelLED LCDPlasma
Panel detailEdge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.UK ST60B exact maker manual lists 42, 50 and 55 inches. Full HD active-shutter 3D. Continental European and US 65-inch ST60 models are regional variants, not a verified UK configuration. Advertised 2500 Hz Focused Field Drive is a driving measure, not the native panel refresh rate; native Hz is omitted.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)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 panel and Intelligent Frame Creation described in exact ST60 reviews. The advertised 2500 Hz figure is Focused Field Drive, not native refresh.
Picture modes–Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema and Custom in the exact UK42 review; 10-point white-balance/gamma and panel luminance controls.
Motion handlingAVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.Native panel Hz unpublished in the read UK manual and omitted. Input frequencies, FFD marketing and mains 50/60 Hz are not panel refresh. Exact reviews praise film motion but caution about 3D judder or gaming lag.
Viewing angleAVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.–
Sizes
Sizes50, 58″42, 50, 55″
Largest size58″ (better)55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)3 (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.Three HDMI inputs with ARC on HDMI2; 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour, x.v.Colour and HDAVI Control 5. SCART/RGB and component/composite via adaptors.
Input lagAVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample.66 ms in Game mode measured by Les Numériques on continental 50-inch ST60; HDTVTest reported 47 ms or more against a CRT on exact UK42, using a different method. These are review measurements, not maker claims.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorStudio Master HCX–
Speakers40 W (better)20 W, 2.1 channels
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nWi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band
BluetoothBluetooth 3.03.0
Speaker detailPanasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.Two speakers and one 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total.
Audio featuresActive-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.–
Castingmy Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.my Home Screen personalised launcher, APPS List and VIERA Connect services; DLNA and VIERA Remote app described in exact reviews. Legacy services depend on provider support; original app availability is not a current promise.
TV tunersUK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.UK DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD, PAL I analogue and CI Plus. No satellite or Freesat tuner is listed in the UK ST60B manual.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Two USB 2.0 inputs, SD card slot, media playback and USB-HDD recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output and 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack.
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: 42-inch 994 × 596 × 49 mm, 17 kg; 50-inch 1170 × 697 × 49 mm, 22.5 kg; 55-inch 1286 × 762 × 49 mm, 27 kg. Configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandAngled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.Included pedestal. With pedestal: 42-inch 994 × 650 × 256 mm, 20 kg; 50-inch 1170 × 751 × 295 mm, 25.5 kg; 55-inch 1286 × 816 × 333 mm, 31 kg. Manual permits ±15° swivel on 42/50-inch only.
VESA pattern–Maker mounting holes 400 × 300 mm on 42/50-inch, 500 × 300 mm on 55-inch; M8 screws.
Power use–Original UK product fiche on-mode average 133/180/205 W for 42/50/55-inch; standby 0.30 W with no function active, off 0.27 W. Les Numériques and 01net measured higher 50-inch values under different test conditions; these are not the label average.
Energy class–C under the original 2013 label scheme.
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.Pedestal, N2QAYB000829 remote/two R6 batteries, one set of 3D eyewear, electronic Touch Pen/R03 battery, mains lead, SCART adaptor and cable accessories. Exact UK manual is separate from continental and US ST60 bundles. Panasonic Malaysia announced planned 18 April 2013 regional availability, while a French review sample existed 11 March; neither proves the first completed sale, so release uses 2013.

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