Panasonic VIERA PX80 vs Panasonic VIERA VT60
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| PanasonicVIERA PX80 | PanasonicVIERA VT60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Plasma | Plasma |
| Panel detail | 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. | UK VT65B models are this generation's regional version of the VT60 family. Full HD active-shutter 3D, with two sets of Bluetooth eyewear supplied. Marketed 3000 Hz Focused Field Drive is not entered as native refresh. |
| Resolution | 1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) (better) |
| HDR formats | None | None |
| Picture processing | 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. | NeoPlasma panel and Intelligent Frame Creation; professional calibration controls (exact UK reviews and maker eHELP). |
| Picture modes | Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Eco; Eco adjusts picture settings for ambient lighting. | THX 3D and ISF calibration controls described by Expert Reviews; maker eHELP documents professional modes and picture settings. |
| Motion handling | 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. | Native panel refresh is not published in the read UK maker documents and is omitted. Focused Field Drive, input frequencies and mains frequency are separate measures. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 37, 42″ | 50, 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 42″ | 65″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | None |
| HDMI detail | 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. | Three HDMI inputs; ARC on HDMI2, 3D, Content Type, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. HDAVI Control 5. SCART/RGB and component/composite inputs through supplied adaptors. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | None (no smart platform) | my Home Screen |
| Processor | V-Real 3 (TechRadar) | – |
| Speakers | 20 W | 20 W, 2.1 channels |
| Wi-Fi | – | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), built-in dual-band |
| Bluetooth | – | 3.0 |
| Speaker detail | Two 160 × 42 mm, 8-ohm speakers with 10 W + 10 W output at 10% THD. | Two front speakers and a 75 mm woofer; 5 W + 5 W + 10 W, 20 W total. |
| Voice assistants | – | Voice control through the supplied VIERA Touch Pad Controller; this is the original feature, not a guarantee of continuing online services. |
| Casting | – | my Home Screen and APPS List, DLNA, VIERA Remote 2 and Swipe & Share. Built-in fixed-focus 1280 × 720 camera. Legacy apps and communication services depend on their providers. |
| Audio features | Analogue RCA stereo output and 3.5 mm headphone socket. | – |
| Software updates | DVB software updates through broadcast; no internet smart platform. | – |
| TV tuners | UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with EPG and PAL I analogue UHF reception; SD card slot displays photos. | UK twin terrestrial and satellite inputs; DVB-T/T2 Freeview HD and DVB-S/S2 Freesat, with analogue PAL I and CI Plus. Supports watching one programme while recording another, subject to broadcast and recording restrictions. |
| USB | – | Two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port; SD card slot and USB recording. |
| Ethernet | – | RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX; built-in dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN. |
| Optical audio out | – | Fibre-optic PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS output; 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | 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. | Without pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 702 × 50 mm, 26 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 767 × 51 mm, 31.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 887 × 51 mm, 42 kg. Raised camera adds 23 mm height. Configuration weights exclude pedestal. |
| Stand | Pedestal ST-42R4-WG supplied. Wall brackets are optional. | Included pedestal. With pedestal: 50-inch 1203 × 790 × 301 mm, 31.5 kg; 55-inch 1318 × 855 × 296 mm, 38.5 kg; 65-inch 1531 × 975 × 323 mm, 50.5 kg. Only the 50-inch model has the manual’s ±15° swivel adjustment. |
| VESA pattern | – | Maker mounting holes: 400 × 300 mm (50-inch), 500 × 300 mm (55-inch), 684 × 300 mm (65-inch), M8 screws. Preserve the literal 684 mm figure. |
| Power use | 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. | Original product fiche on-mode average: 199/238/321 W for 50/55/65-inch; standby 0.30 W with no function active, off 0.25 W. Rated power is not supplied by this fiche. |
| Energy class | – | C under the original 2013 label scheme. |
| Colours | Black surround with dark lower speaker panel. | – |
| In the box | 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. | Pedestal, N2QAYB000863 remote, N2QBYB000026 Touch Pad Controller, four R6 batteries, electronic Touch Pen/R03 battery, two sets of 3D eyewear, mains lead, AV adaptors and cable accessories. UK bundle is distinct from other regional VT60 versions. Panasonic Malaysia listed a planned 18 April 2013 regional availability date; the exact UK first-sale day and earliest international actual sale are unproved, so release remains 2013. |
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