Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA VT30

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VIERA DX802 compared with VIERA VT30

	PanasonicVIERA DX802	PanasonicVIERA VT30
Overview
Released
Released	May 2016	2011
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	Edge-lit LED LCD with local dimming; AVForums identified a VA panel on its 50-inch test set.	UK Full HD 3D plasma series in 42, 50, 55 and 65 inches. Advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not a native refresh figure; native refresh is omitted. Active-shutter 3D and two eyewear sets included on the read UK42/50 manual.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	None
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	AVForums measured 545 cd/m² on a 10% HDR window on its 50-inch sample.	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	Panasonic's Studio Master HCX processor and local dimming; the 50-inch test set was THX 4K certified.	NeoPlasma, Infinite Black Pro and High Contrast Filter Pro; THX and ISF calibration controls documented in both exact reviews.
Motion handling
Motion handling	AVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample.	600 Hz Sub-Field Drive and Intelligent Frame Creation are processing/drive descriptions, not native panel refresh. TechRadar's 55-inch review reports 50 Hz judder, improved with IFC Mid.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	AVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	50, 58″	42, 50, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	58″	65″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four 4K HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual also lists component and composite video inputs.	Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ARC. HDMI 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDAVI Control 5. UK42/50 manual lists 1080p 50/60/24 input support, distinct from native refresh. Component, composite and RGB SCART via included terminal adaptors.
Input lag
Input lag	AVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample.	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	my Home Screen	VIERA Connect
Processor
Processor	Studio Master HCX	–
Speakers
Speakers	40 W (better)	22 W
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), included USB adaptor
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 3.0	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W.	UK42/50 manual confirms 6 W + 6 W front speakers and 10 W woofer, 22 W total; 50-inch What Hi-Fi? review agrees. Untested larger-size amplifier differences not inferred.
Audio features
Audio features	Active-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket.	Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Pulse decoders, CONEQ processing; optical PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS and analogue audio/headphone output.
Casting
Casting	my Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.	VIERA Connect internet-service gateway; manual says no full browser. Apps may be discontinued without notice; launch-era services are not a promise of current compatibility.
Software updates
Software updates	–	Maker UK firmware 1.610 dated 23 June 2020 improved network applications; YouTube/Skype service termination notices include VT30 regional models.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.	UK DVB-T/T2 and DVB-S/S2, Freeview HD and Freesat HD, analogue PAL I and CI slot. Manual distinguishes UK and Ireland terrestrial standards.
USB
USB	One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.	Three USB 2.0 ports; USB HDD and SD-card recording, media playback, USB keyboard/gamepad and included Wi-Fi adaptor.
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.	RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; DLNA media playback.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.	Fibre-optic digital audio output via included adaptor.
Design and power
Size
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.	UK42-inch without pedestal: 1018 × 630 × 50 mm, 23.5 kg; with: 1018 × 664 × 320 mm, 27 kg. UK50-inch without pedestal: 1202 × 733 × 50 mm, 31 kg; with: 1202 × 768 × 335 mm, 35 kg. Configuration weights exclude pedestal; larger-size values omitted after bounded maker attempt.
Power use
Power use	–	Rated: 350 W (42-inch), 410 W (50-inch). Standby 0.30 W or 30 W with monitor-out recording. These are rated values, not reviewer-measured use.
Stand
Stand	Angled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting.	–
In the box
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.	UK42/50 pedestal, N2QAYB000593 remote/R6 batteries, USB wireless LAN adaptor, two active-shutter eyewear sets, clampers/ferrites and terminal adaptors. Maker 2011 releases planned regional April/May and July/August availability; actual earliest on-sale month remains unverified after bounded hunt, so release uses 2011.