Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA ZT65
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| PanasonicVIERA DX802 | PanasonicVIERA ZT65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2016 | 2013 |
| 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. | Panasonic's UK TX-P60ZT65B energy fiche confirms 60-inch Full HD. The marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is sub-field operation, not a published native image refresh rate. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) (better) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 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. | Studio Master Panel with Ultimate Black filter, THX certification, 1080p Pure Direct and Intelligent Frame Creation. The advertised 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not native refresh. |
| Picture modes | – | THX, EBU and Professional calibration modes with ten-point white balance and colour management on the reviewed UK set. |
| Motion handling | AVForums measured around 350 lines of motion resolution without interpolation on its 50-inch sample. | AVForums found strong 1080p24 and broadcast motion and only rare false contouring or image retention. What Hi-Fi? also praised fast-motion stability. |
| Viewing angle | AVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set. | – |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 50, 58″ | 60″ |
| Largest size | 58″ | 60″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 3 (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. | Three HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. SCART and component/composite connections use supplied adaptors. |
| Input lag | AVForums measured 44 ms in Game mode on its 50-inch sample. | AVForums measured 42 ms in Game mode and about 63–65 ms without it on its UK TX-P60ZT65B sample. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | my Home Screen | my Home Screen |
| Processor | Studio Master HCX | Hexa Processing Engine, identified in AVForums' exact UK review |
| Speakers | 40 W (better) | 20 W |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Built-in wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories |
| Speaker detail | Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers in the detachable soundbar, totalling 40 W. | Panasonic's UK manual specifies two speakers and one 75 mm woofer, rated 5 W + 5 W + 10 W. |
| Audio features | Active-shutter 3D support with optional glasses; 3.5 mm headphone socket. | Bluetooth accessories, 3.5 mm headphone socket and VIERA Touch Pad Controller with voice input. |
| Casting | my Home Screen 2.0 supports network media and streaming apps; service availability varies over time. | My Home Screen, VIERA Connect applications, DLNA and Swipe & Share 2.0 media transfer. |
| TV tuners | UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs. | UK Freeview HD terrestrial and Freesat HD satellite tuners; the UK model is TX-P60ZT65B, whereas ZT60 is used for other regions. |
| USB | One USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. | Three USB inputs and an SD card slot for media and USB recording. |
| Ethernet | RJ45 10/100 Ethernet. | Wired network port for My Home Screen and DLNA services. |
| Optical audio out | Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital. | Digital optical audio output. |
| 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. | Panasonic UK manual: TV only 1404 × 828 × 47 mm, 36.5 kg; with pedestal 1404 × 921 × 308 mm, 44 kg. |
| Stand | Angled easel-style pedestal; the supplied soundbar can be detached for wall mounting. | Supplied metal pedestal; UK manual gives 500 × 300 mm wall-mounting holes. |
| Power use | – | Panasonic fiche: 286 W average on mode, 530 W rated, 0.30 W standby and 0.25 W off. |
| Energy class | – | C under the original Panasonic product fiche. |
| Colours | – | Black glass front with silver trim and metal pedestal. |
| 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. | Main remote, VIERA Touch Pad Controller, pedestal, two pairs of Bluetooth 3D glasses, Electronic Touch Pen, SCART and component/video adaptors, mains lead and cable ties. Exact UK first-sale month is unverified, so release uses year precision. |
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