Panasonic VIERA DX902 vs Panasonic VIERA S30

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VIERA DX902 compared with VIERA S30

	PanasonicVIERA DX902	PanasonicVIERA S30
Overview
Released
Released	March 2016	2011
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 exact UK 42-inch and 50-inch manuals identify Full HD plasma panels. The 600 Hz sub-field processing claim is not a native frame 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.	True Cinema mode and Intelligent Frame Creation. Unlike the G30, the S30 has no user-accessible white-balance, gamma or colour-management controls.
Picture modes
Picture modes	–	Dynamic, Normal, Cinema, True Cinema and Game modes described in the UK manual.
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.	The two full reviews report fast gaming response on their 42-inch UK review samples, while noting some 50 Hz artefacts and slight brightness fluctuations. These observations have not been verified on the 50-inch size.
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+)	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 HDMI2 supporting Audio Return Channel. The exact 42-inch UK manual also lists one RGB SCART, component and composite inputs.
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	VIERA Connect
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.	The 42-inch UK manual specifies two 160 × 40 mm speakers rated 10 W + 10 W. The 50-inch speaker construction was not verified separately.
Audio features
Audio features	Active-shutter 3D glasses are supported by Bluetooth but sold separately; 3.5 mm headphone socket.	The 42-inch UK manual lists analogue stereo, optical digital audio and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Casting
Casting	Panasonic's my Home Screen 2.0 offers network media, screen mirroring and streaming apps; service availability varies over time.	VIERA Connect and DLNA over Ethernet; optional wireless LAN adaptor.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-S/S2 Freesat, DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and PAL I analogue tuners; two satellite inputs.	UK Freeview HD DVB-T2, DVB-T and PAL I analogue terrestrial tuning; no satellite tuner.
USB
USB	Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot.	Two USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot. The 42-inch UK manual describes media playback; no USB hard-drive recording claim is made here.
Ethernet
Ethernet	RJ45 10/100 Ethernet.	RJ45 Ethernet for VIERA Connect and DLNA services.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	Optical digital audio output supports PCM and Dolby Digital.	The 42-inch UK manual lists optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output.
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.	The exact TX-P42S30B manual gives 1023 × 637 × 93 mm and 20 kg TV-only, or 1023 × 671 × 288 mm and 23 kg with pedestal. The 50-inch dimensions are omitted pending a verified exact figure.
Stand
Stand	Supplied angled pedestal; 400 × 400 mm wall-mount holes.	Rectangular pedestal supplied.
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 rates the TX-P42S30B at 255 W, with 0.30 W standby or 16 W with monitor-out recording. The 50-inch figure is omitted pending verification.
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.	The 42-inch UK manual lists remote control, two batteries, pedestal and mains lead. Panasonic's UK 2011 tuner list identifies the separate TX-P42S30B and TX-P50S30B; an exact first-sale month has not been verified.