Panasonic VIERA DX802 vs Panasonic VIERA ZT65

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VIERA DX802 compared with VIERA ZT65
PanasonicVIERA DX802PanasonicVIERA ZT65
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.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.
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.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 handlingAVForums 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 angleAVForums found colour and contrast deteriorated off-axis on its 50-inch VA test set.–
Sizes
Sizes50, 58″60″
Largest size58″60″ (better)
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; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. SCART and component/composite connections use supplied adaptors.
Input lagAVForums 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 platformmy Home Screenmy Home Screen
ProcessorStudio Master HCXHexa Processing Engine, identified in AVForums' exact UK review
Speakers40 W (better)20 W
Wi-FiBuilt-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/nBuilt-in wireless LAN
BluetoothBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories
Speaker detailPanasonic 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 featuresActive-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.
Castingmy 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 tunersUK 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.
USBOne USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.Three USB inputs and an SD card slot for media and USB recording.
EthernetRJ45 10/100 Ethernet.Wired network port for My Home Screen and DLNA services.
Optical audio outOptical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.Digital optical 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.Panasonic UK manual: TV only 1404 × 828 × 47 mm, 36.5 kg; with pedestal 1404 × 921 × 308 mm, 44 kg.
StandAngled 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 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.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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