Panasonic VIERA PX70 vs Panasonic VIERA ZT65

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VIERA PX70 compared with VIERA ZT65

	PanasonicVIERA PX70	PanasonicVIERA ZT65
Overview
Released
Released	2007	2013
Display
Panel
Panel	Plasma	Plasma
Panel detail
Panel detail	UK TH-37PX70B has 1024 × 720 native pixels, TH-42PX70B has 1024 × 768 and TH-50PX70B has 1366 × 768. The accepted 1080p signal is scaled to the panel. Neither the maker's listed PC scanning frequencies nor mains frequency establish native panel refresh.	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
Resolution	1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD) (better)
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	None
Picture processing
Picture processing	V-Real 2 is named in TechRadar's exact 42-inch review; Panasonic's UK menu specifies colour management, P-NR noise reduction and 3D-COMB for analogue signals.	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
Picture modes	Dynamic, Normal and Cinema; each keeps separate picture settings by input signal.	THX, EBU and Professional calibration modes with ten-point white balance and colour management on the reviewed UK set.
Motion handling
Motion handling	Native panel refresh is not published in the UK manual. TechRadar saw judder on HD camera pans; Stuff described smooth Blu-ray motion. These are viewing judgements, not refresh-rate specifications.	AVForums found strong 1080p24 and broadcast motion and only rare false contouring or image retention. What Hi-Fi? also praised fast-motion stability.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	37, 42, 50″	60″
Largest size
Largest size	50″	60″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	2 (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	Two HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2. The UK manual lists 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p/50 and /60, 1080i/50 and /60, and 1080p/50 and /60 inputs. It does not list 1080p/24, though both reviews discuss it. Also two SCART sockets with RGB, component video and D-sub PC input; PC signal timing is not native panel refresh.	Three HDMI inputs; HDMI2 supports ordinary Audio Return Channel. SCART and component/composite connections use supplied adaptors.
Input lag
Input lag	–	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
Smart TV platform	None (no smart platform)	my Home Screen
Processor
Processor	V-Real 2 (TechRadar)	Hexa Processing Engine, identified in AVForums' exact UK review
Speakers
Speakers	20 W	20 W
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	–	Built-in wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	Bluetooth 3.0 for accessories
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two 160 × 42 mm, 8-ohm speakers; 10 W + 10 W at 10% THD.	Panasonic's UK manual specifies two speakers and one 75 mm woofer, rated 5 W + 5 W + 10 W.
Audio features
Audio features	NICAM analogue stereo, Ambience mode, separate RCA analogue audio output and headphone socket; digital/analogue HDMI audio input selection.	Bluetooth accessories, 3.5 mm headphone socket and VIERA Touch Pad Controller with voice input.
Casting
Casting	–	My Home Screen, VIERA Connect applications, DLNA and Swipe & Share 2.0 media transfer.
Software updates
Software updates	DVB software updates via broadcast; no internet smart platform.	–
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with Common Interface, EPG, timer programming and PAL I analogue UHF reception. Direct TV Recording and Q-Link work with compatible recorders.	UK Freeview HD terrestrial and Freesat HD satellite tuners; the UK model is TX-P60ZT65B, whereas ZT60 is used for other regions.
USB
USB	–	Three USB inputs and an SD card slot for media and USB recording.
Ethernet
Ethernet	–	Wired network port for My Home Screen and DLNA services.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	–	Digital optical audio output.
Design and power
Size
Size	Maker bare-display dimensions, width × height × depth: 37-inch 917 × 620 × 97 mm; 42-inch 1020 × 680 × 97 mm; 50-inch 1210 × 793 × 97 mm. Net weights are 23, 27 and 38 kg respectively.	Panasonic UK manual: TV only 1404 × 828 × 47 mm, 36.5 kg; with pedestal 1404 × 921 × 308 mm, 44 kg.
Stand
Stand	Pedestal, television stand and wall-hanging brackets are options in the UK manual; the pictured pedestal is not assumed included.	Supplied metal pedestal; UK manual gives 500 × 300 mm wall-mounting holes.
Power use
Power use	Panasonic average use: 250 W (37-inch), 270 W (42-inch), 370 W (50-inch). Standby without DVB recording is 0.7 W for 37/42-inch or 0.5 W for 50-inch; with DVB recording it is 20 W.	Panasonic fiche: 286 W average on mode, 530 W rated, 0.30 W standby and 0.25 W off.
Energy class
Energy class	–	C under the original Panasonic product fiche.
Colours
Colours	Black surround with dark lower speaker panel.	Black glass front with silver trim and metal pedestal.
In the box
In the box	EUR7737Z50 remote control, two R6 batteries, two cable clampers, mains lead, operating instructions and guarantee documents. HDTVTest found a UK 42-inch retailer with stock on 14 March 2007; Panasonic's Japanese PX70 without the B suffix is a regional variant and its later sale date is not used here.	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.