Panasonic VIERA DX902 vs Panasonic VIERA PZ70

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VIERA DX902 compared with VIERA PZ70

	PanasonicVIERA DX902	PanasonicVIERA PZ70
Overview
Released
Released	March 2016	2007
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.	Panasonic's UK manual specifies a Full HD plasma panel; it does not publish a native refresh rate.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
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.	V-real Pro 2 picture processing and panel drive; Panasonic describes up to 4096 gradation steps.
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.	–
Viewing angle
Viewing angle	Both independent 58-inch tests found contrast and colour deteriorated away from the centre seat.	–
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	58, 65″	42, 50″
Largest size
Largest size	65″ (better)	50″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	2 (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.	Two HDMI inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2; also two SCART inputs, component video, composite and S-video, and D-sub PC input.
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+	–
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 rated at 10 W each.
Audio features
Audio features	Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket.	Analogue stereo RCA output and headphone socket. The UK manual does not list optical digital audio output.
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 PAL I analogue and DVB-T terrestrial digital tuners. The manual does not specify DVB-T2 or Freeview HD.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot.	No USB port is listed; the SD card slot plays JPEG photographs.
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.	TV only: 42-inch 1134 × 641 × 116 mm and 35 kg; 50-inch 1323 × 754 × 99.5 mm and 43 kg. With pedestal: 42-inch 1134 × 688 × 330 mm and 42 kg; 50-inch 1323 × 802 × 369 mm and 50.5 kg.
Stand
Stand	Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes.	Supplied pedestal on both UK sizes.
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 lists average-use draw of 494 W for 42 inches and 569 W for 50 inches; standby is 0.5 W without DVB recording, or 20 W during it.
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.	Remote control N2QAYB000181, two batteries, pedestal, mains lead, cable clampers and operating instructions. The UK manual covers TH-42PZ70B, revised TH-42PZ70BA and TH-50PZ70B. Panasonic's Japanese product photo illustrates the PZ70 chassis; UK-specific cabinet differences have not been verified. The precise first UK sale month is unconfirmed.