Panasonic VIERA DX902 vs Panasonic VIERA PX80

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VIERA DX902 compared with VIERA PX80

	PanasonicVIERA DX902	PanasonicVIERA PX80
Overview
Released
Released	March 2016	2008
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	Panasonic specifies an LED LCD panel with full-array local dimming. HDTVTest identifies a 120 Hz VA LCD panel in the reviewed 58-inch set; Panasonic's 3000 Hz Backlight Motion Rate is not the native refresh rate.	UK TH-37PX80B has 1024 × 720 native pixels and TH-42PX80B has 1024 × 768. Accepted 1080p signals are scaled to the panel; Panasonic does not publish a native panel refresh rate in the UK manual.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	–
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	None
Dimming zones
Dimming zones	512	–
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	HDTVTest measured 1,310 cd/m² on the 58-inch set; results and picture modes vary by scene and firmware.	–
Colour range
Colour range	HDTVTest measured 98% DCI-P3 coverage on the 58-inch set.	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	Studio Master HCX+ processing and 512 independently dimmed backlight zones. AVForums reports the same zone count for the 65-inch UK model.	TechRadar names V-Real 3 processing and 100 Hz anti-flicker processing for the exact 42-inch set. Panasonic's UK menus provide colour management, P-NR noise reduction and 3D-COMB for analogue signals; the 100 Hz marketing is not treated as native refresh.
Picture modes
Picture modes	–	Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Eco; Eco adjusts picture settings for ambient lighting.
Motion handling
Motion handling	HDTVTest measured a native 120 Hz panel in the 58-inch set and reported some dark smearing; 3D judder and crosstalk were noticeable.	Panasonic lists 1080p/24, /50 and /60 as supported HDMI input signals, not as native panel refresh rates. TechRadar found camera pans stable; FlatpanelsHD observed a faint green phosphor trail while gaming.
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	58, 65″	37, 42″
Largest size
Largest size	65″ (better)	42″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. The UK manual lists component and composite video inputs, CI+ and an SD card slot.	Three HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 3; HDMI1 accepts DVI-adapter video with separate analogue audio, while HDMI2 and HDMI3 accept digital audio only. Also two RGB SCART inputs, component video and D-sub PC input. The PC scan range is not a native panel refresh specification.
Input lag
Input lag	HDTVTest measured 38 ms in Game mode on its 58-inch sample. AVForums measured 42 ms on a separate 58-inch sample; these are review measurements, not a Panasonic specification.	–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	my Home Screen	None (no smart platform)
Processor
Processor	Studio Master HCX+	V-Real 3 (TechRadar)
Speakers
Speakers	40 W (better)	20 W
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	–
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories and active 3D glasses	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Panasonic specifies four 10 W speakers, totalling 40 W.	Two 160 × 42 mm, 8-ohm speakers with 10 W + 10 W output at 10% THD.
Audio features
Audio features	Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket.	Analogue RCA stereo output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Software updates
Software updates	–	DVB software updates through broadcast; no internet smart platform.
Casting
Casting	Panasonic's my Home Screen 2.0 offers network media, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.	UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with EPG and PAL I analogue UHF reception; SD card slot displays photos.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot.	–
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.	–
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.	–
Design and power
Size
Size	TV only: 58-inch 1297 × 759 × 64 mm, 27.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 844 × 64 mm, 34.5 kg. With stand: 58-inch 1297 × 804 × 334 mm, 32.5 kg; 65-inch 1457 × 888 × 334 mm, 42.5 kg.	Panasonic TV-only dimensions, width × height × depth: 37-inch 917 × 617 × 95 mm, 22.5 kg; 42-inch 1020 × 679 × 95 mm, 26 kg. With pedestal: 37-inch 917 × 665 × 327 mm, 24.5 kg; 42-inch 1020 × 727 × 327 mm, 28 kg.
Stand
Stand	Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes.	Pedestal ST-42R4-WG supplied. Wall brackets are optional.
Power use
Power use	Panasonic product fiche on-mode average: 183 W for 58 inches and 226 W for 65 inches; 0.50 W standby and 0.30 W off mode.	Panasonic average use: 235 W for 37-inch and 255 W for 42-inch. Standby is 0.7 W without monitor-output recording or 20 W with it.
Colours
Colours	–	Black surround with dark lower speaker panel.
Energy class
Energy class	B for both UK sizes under the historical Panasonic product fiche.	–
In the box
In the box	UK manual lists a remote control, pedestal, mains lead and instructions; 3D glasses are optional. AVForums reported DX902 was already on sale in UK retailers on 2 March 2016; Panasonic's exact first-sale date was not found, so release precision is March 2016.	Pedestal ST-42R4-WG, N2QAYB000239 remote, two R6 batteries, two clampers, mains lead, cleaning cloth, instructions and guarantee documents. HDTVTest's reviewer had purchased a UK 42-inch set by 10 March 2008, but the first on-sale month remains unverified.